CxA also testing and balancing agent?

Maya Karkour

EcoConsulting

LEEDuser Basic Member

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July 28, 2017

Hello, "X" was appointed as third party CxA by the owner, since the start of the project. The mechanical contractor is now proposing the same company "X" as a third party Testing and balancing agent, appointed by the mechanical contractor. Is this allowed or there is a conflict of interest? thanks

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Scott Bowman

LEED Fellow

Integrated Design + Energy Advisors, LLC

LEEDuser Expert

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Sat, 08/05/2017 - 16:31

There are quite a few commissioning firms that have in-house testing and balancing. In this case, I do think there is the appearance of a conflict of interest, however, I do not feel that there is anything in the standard that would not allow this. The best option, in my opinion, would be to have the MC offer a change order reduction in the amount of the contract for T&B and have the owner pick that up in their contract with the CxA.

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