One of the primary benefits of commissioning is to have fully functional building systems, along with properly trained operations and maintenance (O&M) staff coincident with substantial completion and/or building occupancy. In order to maintain the systems and allow for proper operation of the building in the future, the O&M staff needs to incorporate all of the new equipment into its preventive maintenance (PM) plan as soon as possible.
Whether using a sophisticated computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) or a manual process, this PM program setup has historically been onerous and time consuming. In order to set up the PM program, it's necessary to inventory all of the equipment needing regular maintenance, documenting exactly what those maintenance procedures are, and the recommended intervals at which service should occur.