Proper commissioning ensures that building systems will fulfill their design intent as well as operate in harmony with one another and with the environment.

Through a number of successfully completed projects, ARCADIS has been able to demonstrate how commissioning services consistently pay for themselves by lowering facility life cycle costs. Before the design process begins, ARCADIS commissioning experts review the client's operating requirements and prioritize critical startup and coordination activities for each key system in the facility.

Commissioning goes beyond simple "test and balance" procedures. ARCADIS monitors every step from design through construction to ensure that each system is properly installed and will function efficiently with all other systems in the facility. In addition, ARCADIS can ensure that project delivery protocols for each member of the team are contractually defined to keep all parties focused on a common goal.

Our commissioning services include:

• Comprehensive LEED© consulting and enhanced commissioning
• Design document and specification review
• Technical support and testing during pre-construction and construction
• Performance testing and system startup coordination
• Pre- and post-occupancy performance audits

Environmental and economic influences have stimulated interest in "green" building methods. Energy efficient buildings are more economical to operate, easier on the environment and cleaner and safer for the occupants. Having the right commissioning procedures in place ensures that the building will perform at the highest level from the first day of occupancy and well into the future.