Commissioning
We help building owners protect and grow their investments by ensuring that all building systems are installed and operating properly.
Building commissioning plays a crucial role in the decarbonization of buildings by optimizing system performance, identification and resolution of design/construction issues, and continuous monitoring of building operations.
MEP & Special Systems Commissioning
Group14 has commissioned over 600 projects across industries. Our team has expertise in Mechanical, Plumbing, Power Distribution, Building Enclosures, Building Automation, Lighting, Life-Safety, and Low-Voltage Systems.
- Our team provides Fundamental Commissioning, which focuses on installation and verification of the mechanical and electrical systems during construction.
- Enhanced Commissioning includes all the components of Fundamental Commissioning with added participation during the design and post-construction phases.
- We utilize a full suite of cloud-based commissioning tools, providing real-time transparency.
Monitoring-Based Commissioning (SkySpark)
Group14 was one of the first adopters of Monitoring-Based Commissioning (MBCx) in the country. We remain ahead of the curve when it comes to its latest uses and innovations. MBCx enhances the commissioning process by providing remote real-time monitoring from equipment startup through warranty. Monitoring-Based Commissioning provides credit toward LEED v4.
- We use the industry-leading SkySpark software which draws on monitored data available from the building automation system (BAS), energy meter(s), and weather stations to analyze equipment operation during commissioning and beyond.
- We have implemented SkySpark for 24,000,000+ square footage.
- Our MBCx services are deployed throughout the life cycle of a building- from new construction to ongoing monitoring. This includes 24/7 access to our cloud hosted server to keep equipment operation optimal year after year.
- SkySpark allows us to evaluate 100% of equipment over multiple seasons, finding issues, and achieving optimal operation.
Retro-commissioning
Retro-commissioning (RCx) is a deep investigation of equipment operation with a specific focus on optimizing buildings controls. Testing and data analysis help identify operational issues and detect opportunities to optimize control sequences.
- RCx identifies low-cost opportunities with energy savings of 8-15% in annual costs.
- Retro-commissioning improves occupant comfort and indoor air quality by correcting equipment operation.
- Our sophisticated RCx process includes a combination of site testing and detailed data analysis using SkySpark software with our Re:Tune toolkit applied. This allows our team to evaluate building operation over varying seasons, as well as catch more issues, and energy saving opportunities.
Relevant Projects
Platte River PA HQ
CSU Terra Center at NWC
The Group14 commissioning team performed a top-notch inspection and verifications program for a very complex mechanical and electrical system. Their keen eye and engineering knowledge for third party commissioning was remarkable.
