Construction Documents

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.

Fill out the LEED credit form and upload all supporting documents to LEED Online

For naturally ventilated spaces, confirm compliance with the requirements of the CIBSE Applications Manual 10-2005, Natural Ventilation in Non-Domestic Buildings.

For mechanically ventilated spaces, run final ventilation calculations to verify that the design exceeds ASHRAE 62.1-2007 by 30%.

Even after the 50% construction documents review, CxA will not be required to meet again.

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Specifications eliminate potential change orders associated with “extra” work required for systems commissioning by sub contractors.

Refer to the commissioning plan regularly throughout the project to understand the roles and responsibilities of all team members relative to completing a quality project. It is a valuable document and is regularly under-utilized.

Specifications need to include commission details. If the

Dedicate a project team meeting to commissioning process to review each team member’s role and scope and to ensure they know what is required for LEED certification.