Commissioning of MEP Systems (1.5 credits, pending approval)

Commissioning - the process of achieving, verifying and documenting building system performance – is becoming mainstream on institutional construction projects. Current trends, including ever-increasing energy costs and building systems complexity, underscore the need for this service for institutional clients. Through commissioning, owners are assured that building systems meet their functional and operational needs by ensuring that the complex equipment that provides heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting and other functions throughout the building works together effectively and efficiently. In case study format, we will review the commissioning process that was implemented for Harvard University’s One Western Avenue student housing project. We will discuss the value this effort provided to the client, including the added benefit of facilitating the turnover process.