Building Systems Commissioning
NEBB Certified
The owner selects a Commissioning Authority who oversees the process. Those systems, which shall be included in the commissioning plan, are often jointly selected by the Owner and the Commissioning Authority. Generally, systems may include:
- HVAC Systems
- Plumbing Systems
- Fire Protection systems
- Facility Energy Usage Efficiency
- Building Envelope
- Commissioning Members
In addition to the commissioning administrator, the owner and/ or owner’s representative, the building chief facilities operator, the construction manager, architect, mechanical engineer, electrical engineer, plumbing engineer, mechanical contractor and subs, electrical contractor and subs, controls contractor, HVAC test and balance contractor, fire alarm contractor, security system contractor.
The activities assigned to each commissioning team is organized by the commissioning administrator. The general duties are normally part of the regular installation process, but are now formalized, and tasks are tracked by the commissioning administrator.
Commissioning Services:
Featured Projects
LIRR Mid-Suffolk Yards
Ronkonkoma Train Station
From: Jul 1, 2019 - Dec 1, 2019
LIRR MID SUFFOLK YARDS
HVAC WHOLE BUILDING COMMISSIONING
The expansion of Long Island Rail Road's (LIRR) existing storage yard in Ronkonkoma is a key part of the LIRR's larger efforts to increase and provide more reliable and efficient commuter rail service into Manhattan. STV designed the original yard and was selected by LIRR to provide preliminary design for track, signal and traction power modifications needed for an 11-track expansion of the facility, so that it connects to the existing LIRR main line and associated wash/lead tracks. Airpath provided the support facility whole building HVAC systems commissioning.
The LIRR and its parent agency, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, are upgrading many of their key storage and maintenance facilities in concert with East Side Access, a $10 billion project to extend LIRR service to Grand Central Terminal on the East Side of Manhattan. Airpath has been contracted to provide testing throughout this expansion at Grand Central Terminal LIRR platforms, East Side Access Facility Package (25 Locations) and ESA 270 Park.
Photo: LIRR
MSK 74TH ST
742 Vet Memorial Hwy 11788
From: Sep 14, 2017 - Feb 1, 2019
NEBB CERTIFIED HVAC TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING
KOCH CENTER FOR CANCER CARE
Airpath performed Core and Shell and Fit-out NEBB Certified Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing of Air and Water systems. The David H. Koch Center for Cancer Care, between 73rd and 74th Streets, in Manhattan, will provide a dynamic outpatient setting for leading-edge cancer treatment. The 23 story, 750000 sq ft building will host several pioneering health care modalities. This facility boosts the most outpatient surgical space for procedures, treatment and patient care than any other facility in Manhattan.
UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY
405 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017
From: Aug 1, 2015 - Mar 1, 2016
UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Service: NEBB CERTIFIED SOUND AND VIBRATION
Scope: All interior spaces and mechanical equipment
The General Assembly is the central organ. This is where all 191 Member States can gather to discuss the pressing problems of our times, most of which involve many countries or continents and therefore require international cooperation.
The General Assembly Hall is the largest room in the United Nations, with seating capacity for over 1,800 people. The design of the room was a collaborative effort by the team of 11 architects that designed Headquarters, and to emphasize the international character of the room it contains no gift from any Member State.
Airpath performed multi-band acoustical analysis of all public and office spaces within the facility, graphing and comparing the baseline sound levels in an unoccupied mode and sound levels of during normal HVAC operation. The NC criteria for each interior space was listed and compared against the field results.
Vibration level testing was measured was performed on all equipment over 3 HP. A tri-axial measurement was taken on the motors, fan housing, unit casing, and a building adjacent structural supports for the HVAC equipment. The goal is to identify bearing degradation and fan imbalance to determine if remediation is required or to identify equipment which should be monitored for rough operation as the units progresses through its life cycle.