Regardless of how automated a system is, its optimal operation will depend on monitoring and human intervention.

Systems documentation is critical, because each building’s systems are unique and designed by different engineers for different purposes in different climates in different architectural enclosures in different code jurisdictions.

The digital publication is designed to provide a systems approach to practical, independent, third-party applications of the ASHRAE Standard 202 commissioning process.

No matter how technically successful a project’s functional performance testing is, if the people responsible for maintaining proper operation of the new systems do not know what they need to do and why, system performance and efficiency will likely start to degrade immediately upon turnover.

The five-day conference includes sessions addressing current trends and technologies in the HVAC&R industry as well as tours, social events, and a keynote message from Fredi Lajvardi, nationally recognized STEM educator and subject of IMAX film, “Dream Big.”

Commissioning professionals should be firm but fair with project teams when representing owners' interests, as the design and construction teams are ultimately responsible for achieving an owner's project requirements.

New group will promote collaboration among regional experts in the building safety industry in key areas related to training, code and standard development, and enforcement as well as services in testing, inspection, and certification.

A third party is necessary because we are all human and will struggle with conflicts of interest when they present themselves.

The event is scheduled to take place April 19-22 in Orlando, Florida, at the Caribe Royale.

The punch list process can work well for static installation and documentation items but almost never includes dynamic or operational issues at the time of substantial completion.