The benefits of using PBC, LLC, as your Independent Certified Commissioning Authority.

Get the building you paid for. With a loyal, knowledgeable direct representative on the job, you can be sure to get what you paid for.

Identify and correct problems sooner. You are assured that any design, installation or equipment problems are identified and corrected faster than would be without a dedicated Independent Certified Commissioning Authority.

Establish effective communication. You have skilled people who know how to communicate effectively on your behalf with members of the construction team to assure the on-time, within-budget project you deserve.

Retain a comprehensive “paper trail”. Your Independent Certified Commissioning Authority compiles an accurate record of significant events and communications throughout the commissioning process, including such items as:

1. Design intent documents.


2. Resolution tracking forms which document problems and steps taken to resolve them.


3. Start-up checklist.


4. System verification checklists.


5. Functional performance test results.


6. Operation & Maintenance documents.

Save money. PBC, LLC, and the Commissioning process can help you avoid the cost of:

1. Correcting problems you don’t know about until after the contractors have gone.


2. Using excess energy because equipment is operating inefficiently.


3. Operating and maintaining equipment with undiagnosed problems or using untrained personnel.


4. Occupant absenteeism or reduced productivity because of uncomfortable conditions or poor indoor air quality.


5. Resolving potential legal issues from 1-4.

HVAC System Commissioning is a process whereby a commissioning authority, acting on behalf of the building owner and/or his direct representatives (the construction manager, architect and design engineer), accepts and performs certain duties to meet (or assure that others involved in the project meet) the following objectives:

1. That design documents include and properly locate all the necessary testing, adjusting and analysis equipment so the building systems can be properly tested and verified when the project is complete.


2. That HVAC and other building system(s) descriptions are provided and available to everyone involved in the overall project during actual construction. In addition, after the project is complete, that these system(s) descriptions form part of the training program for operating and maintenance people. System(s) descriptions should include, but not necessarily be limited to:
   The basic type of system and its design parameters, intended operation under all seasonal loads, system redundancy criteria, part load operational strategies, design set points, temperature control operating sequence plus other pertinent descriptive information to provide an observer with the intent of the design.


3. That equipment and system components are installed in accordance with design requirements and in a workmanlike manner.


4. That the completed systems are properly tested, adjusted and balanced.


5. That the temperature controls have been completely and correctly installed and calibrated and work as they are supposed to.


6. That the operating and maintenance personnel are properly trained.


7. That changes and variations from original design drawings are included in final, as-built drawings.


8. That when final acceptance is granted, the owner or his representatives know any remaining deficiencies and/or omissions.

If you consider the bottom line first, it means you get a better building –- one which when the HVAC, fire protection and other systems have been properly designed in the first place and have been certified to operate properly, it will live up to its design expectations.

Going back to the beginning of the process, you have the advantage of a professional, independent agency applying its knowledge and experience to the initial design and equipment specifications.

At the next phase, you have the assurance that installing contractors are performing properly with no opportunity to excuse or cover up an error.

Also, with a Commissioning Authority as your representative, you have, in essence, a Construction Manager with specialized skills in the systems commissioning process.