Commissioning / TAB Contact

Brian Wheeler

brian.wheeler@macmiller.com


Commissioning Existing Buildings

Over time your building may undergo changes, whether from tenant improvements or mechanical upgrades. By improving and sustaining your building's systems, you can expect energy savings of 10 to 30% while improving building performance.


Training on Video

The training of your initial building operator is videotaped for future team members.
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MacMiller Training

It is very beneficial for the building operator to work as part of the commissioning team during the start-up phase of the project. This promotes a more complete understanding of the systems as well as higher level of confidence.

Training includes:

  • Equipment discussion of design intent
  • Equipment and system description
  • Equipment start-up, operation in normal and emergency modes
  • Shutdown procedures, seasonal changeover and manual/automatic control
  • Controls sequence of operations
  • Control system documentation
  • Energy management practices
  • Requirements and schedules for maintenance of all equipment
  • Lubrication schedules
  • Emergency shut-off, shut-down procedures
  • Relevant health and safety issues
  • Special tools requirements
  • Recommended spare parts inventory
  • Common troubleshooting problems and corrective measures
  • Review of operation and maintenance manuals
  • Walk-through of facility
  • Hands-on operation of system and equipment

All Systems Go

The commissioning of your new building starts in the conceptual phase and continues through occupancy to one year post construction. It is a collaborative effort involving the owner, engineer, contractors and commissioning agent (CA). The process dynamically brings your static building to life – fully meeting your specified requirements and functional/operational needs. Download PDF

Achieving, Verifying, Documenting

MacDonald-Miller, with extensive knowledge of environmental systems, is qualified to commission highly sophisticated buildings. A CA from our Building Commissioning Department follows the progression of your project – with a comprehensive checkout of the mechanical system from concept to occupancy, a review of conceptual and actual designs, verification of proper installation, and functional testing of the complete system.

Comprehensive Commissioning

The commissioning process encompasses and coordinates the traditionally separate functions of system documentation, equipment start-up, control system verification, calibration testing and balancing, performance testing, and training. Weekly commissioning coordination meetings, led by your MacMiller CA, ensure that the owner’s representative, GC and all trade subcontractors are working together to deliver a building that performs optimally.

Staying On Target

Our certified Test and Balance (TAB) services inspect and adjust your HVAC environmental system to ensure it performs according to design – whether your building is a high-tech lab or warehouse. Starting with measurements from strictly calibrated instruments, your TAB engineer calculates and makes precise adjustments to bring your entire system into balance.

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MacMiller commissioned Lincoln Square in Bellevue - a mixed-use complex with retail, residences, offices, hotel, movie theatre and parking.