Management of the Commissioning Process

Overview

Whole-life value is ultimately a function of how well a building and its engineering systems perform and whether this can be sustained over the long-term.  However, there is often a gap between client expectations, design intent and delivered performance - many buildings are handed over in a state of poor operational readiness. 

This course will provide delegates with the knowledge to improve building control, energy use, equipment reliability, system durability, occupant comfort, worker productivity and environmental impact and enhance project delivery through management of the commissioning process. 

The 8 stage process to achieve this is set out in this course - starting with a clear definition of the client's requirements and ending with post-occupancy aftercare.  

By following this process buildings will be operationally ready at handover, function to user and operator requirements, and perform efficiently.

"Good, informative and well presented" David Wadge, Sir Robert McAlpine

"Very good, lots of information for future reference" Neil Davies, Bournemouth University

Learning aims

• Understand how commissioning management is a quality assurance process that starts at project inception and continues through the life of a building.
• Find out how to implement the 8 stage process.
• Learn to apply an improved approach to management of the commissioning process on their construction projects.

Who should attend

This course will benefit professionals involved in the design, construction and operation of the Built Environment.  You may be a building owner, a building services consultant or contractor, an architect, cost consultant, project manager, principal contractor or a facilities manager.

Course content

• 21st century construction - an industry fit for purpose
• The 8 stages of project delivery:
  • Preparation
  • Design
  • Pre-construction
  • Construction
  • Commissioning
  • Pre-handover
  • Initial occupation
  • Post-occupancy aftercare
• Commissioning management - what is it and why do it?

Lecturer

Glenn Hawkins 

Glenn is a Building Services engineer with extensive international construction project experience.  He has authored BSRIA publications about site productivity, project management and commissioning management.  Read Glenn's full profile.

Course details

1 day course 

6 CPD hrs

BSRIA Certified Course

Delegates will be provided with a complementary copy of the BSRIA Guide BG 11/2010 Commissioning Job Book.

Please be advised this course requires a minimum of 5 delegates.  Should we receive fewer bookings, BSRIA reserves the right to amend your booking to the next available date.