CHRIS LOPEZ Commissioning Technician
BUILDING ENCLOSURE CX What exactly is this service ?
Building enclosure or envelope commissioning ( BECx ) features the same quality verification goals as other Cx services but focuses on the design , materials , systems and overall performance of the building enclosure . The enclosure is a building ’ s physical barrier between it and the outside ; think walls , roof , windows and thermal layers . BECx works the same way as other Cx practices , verifying owner requirements through the pre-design to post-occupancy phases of a project .
What ’ s one notable project that used this service ? Can you briefly describe the project ?
The Menifee Justice Center in Riverside is a recent project supported by our whole building commissioning process that highlights our BECx expertise . The project consisted of a new three-story Courthouse hosting courtrooms , clerk workstations , support staff spaces , jury rooms , and conference rooms .
P2S Cx directly coordinated the MEP Cx & BECx processes simultaneously to ensure the entire building ’ s performance was designed and constructed to meet and exceed owner expectations . The most critical BECx activities throughout the project consisted of enclosure assembly mockup observations , air barrier testing , roof water penetration testing , and fenestration water intrusion testing , to name a few .
What competitive advantages does P2S Cx leverage when delivering this service ?
Building Enclosure Commissioning ( BECx ) can help identify building enclosure issues before project turnover . This ranges from identifying improperly sealed windows with water intrusion tests to discovering mold-conducive moisture underneath a TPO membrane roof via capacitance testing . Through BECx , construction defects can be isolated early in the project ’ s life before closeout so that the responsible contractor can remedy deficiencies before they affect the building during its occupancy .
Our success in these projects stems from our ability to deliver . We ’ re seeing that owners want to partake in the wave of new projects that recognize the added value of BECx for the building ’ s efficiency and lifespan . Our experience and proficiency establish the foundation for projects to reap all the benefits of BECx services .
Commissioning Podcast
Airside at LAX with P2S Commissioning
Commissioning Market Leader and Group Manager Bryant Mercado has been particularly active in the Aviation sector , serving as a project manager and commissioning agent on projects for various airlines and airport operators . Bryant gives an update on P2S Cx work at LAX while also discussing some of the major upcoming changes at the nation ’ s fifth busiest airport .
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