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There are three recommissioning methods; Recalibrate-Recall-Recycle, and if you
have the opportunity to participate in a LEED project, and more specifically the
compiling of the Systems Manual, you'll become quite familiar with them. Read on
for more information.
Part of the LEED certification process is to assure that training is provided,
but what kind of training is needed, who should provide the training, and who
should receive the training?
ES’ Howard McKew provides valuable recommissioning manual corrections and clarifications for the LEED 2.1 workbook. Read on for specific documentation and details on how to assign a document collector for LEED recommissioning projects.
A little late but as promised, here is my suggested standardized Measurement & Verification (M&V) Plan. Also click on the Measurement/Meter & Verification Meter Schedule Matrix and Flow Diagram that
The first part of this M&V discussion addressed the importance of the Measurement & Verification (M&V) plan and my suggestion that it be a prerequisite to any LEED certified job.
ATC: automatic temperature control sequence of operationFPT: functional performance test narrative to demonstrate the system performance to the commissioning engineer and/or building ownerNo sooner had the July edition of the
The LEED certification process provides the owner, design team, and construction team the opportunity to collect from 1 up to 10 additional credits with the Optimize Energy Performance initiative, and
The LEED certification process recognizes the importance of building system commissioning by making it a prerequisite in attaining compliance. What is equally important, if seriously overlooked in the process (as
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