Stagger equipment training to allow staff to become familiar with the systems. Make sure that this is reflected in contracts because typically the training is scheduled for same time to reduce the contractor’s presence on site. This stagger might delay the payment to the contractor and conflict with the contract, but provides the owner with a conformation of smooth operation
LEED documentation can be submitted prior to the final commissioning report being completed, including verification of commissioned systems. A contract to complete these items is sufficient.
For Core and Shell projects, tenant guidelines should stipulate a non-smoking policy or extra care should be taken by the core and shell build-out to ensure interior designated smoking areas will be property sealed for future tenant uses.
In projects with operable windows, occupants may not know when conditions are best for opening the windows. Implement a system so that occupants are informed of when to open and close the windows to achieve designed performance and optimal comfort.
If natural ventilation strategies are integrated into the design, ensure that key elements of the natural ventilation system, such as operable windows, window actuators, controls, operable atrium elements, and solar chimneys, are not compromised during value engineering. Educate decision-makers about the natural ventilation design and the importance of maintaining all the key components. If these elements are altered in a way that compromises natural ventilation rates, the mechanical system may no longer be sized appropriately.
