ASHRAE-HKC Webpage for Building Commissioning
Building Commissioning for Existing Buildings
ASHRAE Publication:-
Guideline 0.2-2015 ?Commissioning Process for Existing Systems and Assemblies
This Guideline is the comprehensive
description of a systematic quality-oriented process that improves the
performance and sustainability of existing facilities. This road map includes
planning, assessing, investigating, implementing, verifying, and documenting
performance to meet defined and optimized operational requirements. The
step-by-step process guides owners and facility managers through the process of
getting the best effectiveness from their facility for the lowest investment
and provides the tools to ensure those benefits last for the life of the
building. This guideline was developed by experienced industry practitioners
and includes best practices developed through years of successful facility
improvements. Guideline 0.2 is intended for use by owners, facility decision
makers and commissioning providers who are focused on optimizing the operation
of their facilities and systems to achieve specific goals as identified in the
Owner’s "Current Facility Requirements."
Other Guidelines & References on Commissioning
ASHRAE Journals on Commissioning
of Existing Buildings:-
Commercial Building Retuning [ASHRAE Journal (October 2009; pp. 12-23)] by
Michael R. Brambley, PhD & Srinivas Katipamula, PhD
www.ashrae.org/File%20Library/docLib/eNewsletters/brambley-102009--feature.pdf
Commissioning High-Tech Facilities [ASHRAE Journal (November 2011; pp. 18-30)] by Evan Mills, PhD www.ashrae.org/File%20Library/docLib/eNewsletters/mills-112011--feature.pdf
Professional Development Seminar
offered by ASHRAE Learning Institute Courses:-
The Commissioning Process in New & Existing Buildings (Course Length: 6 hours)
This introductory course focuses on how the
building commissioning process can be applied cost-effectively to new
construction and to existing facilities, with a strong emphasis on existing
facilities applications. In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of the
commissioning process through each step of a new construction project from
predesign to occupancy and operations. You will also learn how the application
of the commissioning process in existing facilities differs from new
construction. Learn about the benefits of commissioning and gain an
appreciation for how the process can improve the built environment, reduce
environmental impacts through responsible resource utilization, improve the
quality of design and construction, and raise the professional reputation of
the entire commissioning team. We will discuss commissioning documentation,
including an overview of commissioning specifications for new construction. You
will take away compelling information and case studies that demonstrate the
value of investing in the commissioning process.
Continuing Professional Development Programs in Hong Kong:-
ASHRAE Certification
Programs:-
ASHRAE
certification programs were founded to meet industry need and today provide
value to 1,000s of built-environment professionals, employers and building
owners. For the past 100+ years ASHRAE has worked hard to earn and maintain a
worldwide reputation for being the leader in HVAC&R design. ASHRAE
certification programs serve to reinforce that reputation.
Building Commissioning Professional Certification
ASHRAE has certified more than 2,500
professionals who have demonstrated their knowledge and expertise in the
HVAC&R industry. Gain a competitive edge by earning an ASHRAE certification
in building commissioning. The BCxP certification,
an ANSI-Accredited Personnel Certification Program under ISO/IEC 17024 (#1139),
validates competency to do the following: Lead, plan, coordinate and
manage a commissioning team to implement commissioning processes in new and
existing buildings. The BCxP certification has been
recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as meeting the Better
Buildings Workforce Guidelines (BBWG).