Virtual Retro-Commissioning: Historical Energy Analysis Rebecca T. Ellis, P.E. March 25, 2021 Identifying potential energy-savings opportunities remotely. Read More
Virtual Retro-Commissioning: Operator Interviews Rebecca T. Ellis, P.E. February 24, 2021 Buy-in and trust of the building operators is absolutely critical for virtual retro-commissioning to work. Read More
Virtual Retro-Commissioning: Systems Familiarization Rebecca T. Ellis, P.E. February 2, 2021 Strive to understand the equipment, how it’s organized, what it’s intended to do, and how it integrates into systems. Read More
The Pros and Cons of Virtual Retro-Commissioning Rebecca T. Ellis, P.E. December 24, 2020 Some of the best ‘monitors’ of building system performance are occupants who alert the operations staff when there are problems.Read More
Retro-Commissioning After COVID-19 Rebecca T. Ellis, P.E. November 24, 2020 Building operators will be challenged to run their HVAC systems in the most energy-efficient manner while supporting evolving space usage decisions. Read More
Retro-Commissioning for the Pandemic Rebecca T. Ellis, P.E. October 29, 2020 Carefully evaluate every strategy against its appropriateness for each unique building and HVAC system. Read More
Risk Registers — The Ultimate Project Team Motivator Rebecca T. Ellis, P.E. October 5, 2020 How and why commissioning is a valuable part of the risk management process.Read More
The Dangers and Pitfalls of an ‘Approved as Noted’ Approach Rebecca T. Ellis, P.E. August 27, 2020 A typical stamped submittal will have one of the following options checked: approved, approved as noted, revise and resubmit, or reject. Read More
Why Design Engineers Do Not Engage in the Commissioning Process Rebecca T. Ellis, P.E. July 28, 2020 Discounting the commissioning process diminishes a project's value.Read More
Third-Party Design Reviews: Cornerstones of the Commissioning Process Rebecca T. Ellis, P.E. June 18, 2020 Regardless of the format, the design team must comprehensively respond to each design review concern that arises. Read More