Whole Building Technical Commissioning
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Agenda
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Monday, October 25, 2021
8:30 am – 4:00 pm CDT (incl. a 60-min break)
Presented by:
Jon Sheppard
Agenda
Understanding the Benefits and Principles of Building Commissioning
Defining building commissioning
Investigating commissioning processes and guidelines
• ASHRAE Guideline 0-2019
• National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB)
• AABC Commissioning Group (ACG)
Government guidelines and requirements
• Federal, state and local
Identifying benefits of the commissioning process
• Increase the health and safety of the building
• Optimize energy efficiency
• Reduce operating costs
• Improve operations and management staff training
Integrating the benefits of commissioning with sustainable building practices
Realizing the benefits of commissioning on specific projects
• Government and institutional buildings
• Corporate facilities
• Manufacturing facilities
Participating in the Commissioning Process
Identifying the commissioning team
Determining the scope of the commissioning plan
Developing a preliminary commissioning plan and budget
Incorporating commissioning plan into contract documents
Writing commissioning specifications and protocols
Integrating commissioning procedures into project schedule
Incorporating commissioning requirements into subcontracts and purchase orders
Developing construction checklists (pre-functional checkout)
Reviewing install of systems and components
Performing tests and documenting results (functional performance testing)
Developing and implementing training programs
Coordinating and supervising corrections of deficiencies
Developing plans for periodic post-occupancy testing
Examining lessons learned
Reviewing Commissioning for Existing Buildings (Retro-Cx)
Reviewing the implementation of commissioning plans on existing buildings
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Credits
Professional Engineers:
6.0 PDHs
Architects:
6.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA: (AIA credits only available for attending live Webinar)
6.0 LU|HSW
International Code Council:
.6 CEUs (Building)
Continuing Education Credit Information
Whole Building Technical Commissioning
This webinar offers 6.0 PDHs to professional engineers and 6.0 HSW continuing
education hours to architects licensed in all states.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in
Florida (Provider No. 0004647), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New
Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700), and North Carolina (S-0130). HalfMoon Education
is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and
architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing
Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)). Other
states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this
course for 6.0 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the
AIA/ CES.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .6 CEUs in the specialty area
of Building (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
Completion certificates will be awarded to participants who complete this event, respond
to all prompts, and earn a passing score (80%) on the quiz that follows the presentation
(multiple attempts allowed).
Speakers
Jon Sheppard
President of Atlantic-Testing
Mr. Sheppard is a principal partner and president of Atlantic Testing, Inc, where he oversees all aspects of the firm’s commissioning, retro-commissioning, testing and balancing, sound & vibration, and building envelope testing activities. He has extensive experience in whole building systems testing and has been in the industry for over 25 years. Mr. Sheppard serves on the Board of Directors for NEBB and is currently the president-elect for 2021. Mr. Sheppard has served on, and chaired, both the Building Systems Commissioning and TAB Committees for NEBB. Mr. Sheppard is also an ACG Certified CxA. He has created and taught several certification courses, including Testing, Adjusting and Balancing for Certified Professionals and for Certified Technicians; Technical Commissioning for Professionals; Retro-Commissioning; and Commissioning Technician review seminars. Mr. Sheppard is a frequent speaker for NEBB, ASHRAE, and other organizations within the industry. He lives in Powhatan, Virginia, and is interested in music and watching his son tour with Drum Corp International during the summers.
AIA Info
AIA Provider Statement:
HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Course Title: Whole Building Technical Commissioning
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This course on whole building commissioning examines the benefits and principles of building commissioning, investigates commissioning processes and guidelines, demonstrates how to integrate commissioning with sustainable building practices, and explores the commissioning process from initial project plan to post-occupancy testing. Learners will have the opportunity to examine case studies of commissioning projects on new government, institutional, corporate and manufacturing facilities, as well as existing buildings.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to reference and discuss industry standard building commissioning processes and guidelines, including those from ASHRAE, National Environmental Balancing Bureau, and the AABC Commissioning Group.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to identify and describe the benefits of the commissioning process, such as increasing the health and safety of the building, optimizing energy efficiency, reducing operating costs, and improved facility operations and management.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to identify and define the roles and responsibilities of the members of the commissioning team.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to participate in the commissioning process by developing plans and budgets, incorporating plans into contract documents, writing specs and protocols, and developing construction checklists.
LUs: 6.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Some experience with whole building design and construction concepts
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 08/26/2024
Complaint Resolution Policy:
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