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Selecting the Right Commissioning Software for Your Organization

Eric Forman, Facility Grid, with Nick Buike, Group14 Engineering, Dan Forino, Horizon Engineering and Jonathan Vaughan, Page/

AIA Quality Assurance

The Building Commissioning Association is a Registered Provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems (AIA/CES). Credit(s) earned on completion of this program will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of the Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.

This program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.

Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation.

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Learning Objectives

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1. List the primary goals that commissioning software can accomplish for a provider.

2. Describe the core modules most commissioning software will have available.

3. Explain how to match Cx software with Owner’s Project Requirements and building use.

4. Develop communication with stakeholders that ensures software-generated data creates value.

• Introduction: Cx Software Survey• Panel Discussion: Choosing Cx Software• Q&A

Agenda

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Eric FormanCEOFacility Grid

Introduction

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• A bit about the survey• Let’s see how the

audience stacks up against the survey results…

BCxA – Facility Grid Cx Software Survey

• Clipboards and Paper• Excel, Word, Google Docs, etc.• Custom-built or home-brew Cx Software• Packaged Cx Software

What are you using for Cx Software today? Show of hands…

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What are you using for Cx Software today? Survey says…

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What % of clients require Cx to be done in software?Survey says…

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• Missing features or capabilities• Clients don’t want it• Too busy to learn about it• Don’t see the value• Cost

What limits or prevents your use of Cx software?Show of hands…

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What limits or prevents your use of Cx software?Survey says…

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• Cost savings• Increased productivity• More projects won• Staff satisfaction• Greater consistency• Improved quality

How do you measure the effectiveness of Cx SW?Show of hands…

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How do you measure the effectiveness of Cx SW?Survey says…

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• It makes things take longer• Doesn’t save any time• Saves 10% or less• Saves 10-30%• Saves 30-50%• Saves 50% or more

How much time does using Cx software save?Show of hands…

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How much time does using Cx software save?Survey says…

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Nick BuikeCxA, H&V Class A, Senior Commissioning Project Manager

Dan ForinoPE, CCP, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, NYC Regional Director

Jonathan VaughanCCP, CEM, LEED AP, Commissioning Director

Meet the Panelists

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Founded in 1898Commissioning Service Provider 15 Years Certified Commissioning FirmOver 450 Architect, Engineering and Commissioning ProfessionalsSix United States Offices / Four International Offices

Ranked #13 by Cx Giants

Page Southerland Page, Inc.Austin, Texas

Introduction

EngineeringInteriorsPlanning

Commissioning

Architecture

90% of business is commissioning

10 offices; 75+ employees

Established in 199520+yearsofbuildingcommissioning

Expert Knowledge of LEED450+LEEDprojects

Horizon Engineering Associates, LLP

Professional certifications and registrations

Strong Operational Background

Extensive Project Portfolio

Daniel Forino, PE, CCP, LEED AP BD +C, WELL AP

Professional Background

• 10+ years experience

• Professional Engineer

• BCA – International Board of Directors -

Treasurer

• Certified Commissioning Professional

• LEED Accredited Professional Building

Design + Construction

• WELL Accredited Professional

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Group14 Engineering, PBC, is a consulting firm with 37 employees committed to delivering better buildings. In business since 1992, Group14 offers commissioning, retro-commissioning, and monitoring-based commissioning services.Group14 is a small, woman-owned business located in Denver with a focus on the rocky mountain region but able do work around the country.

Choosing the Right Commissioning Software For Your Organization

Panel Discussion

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Nick BuikeGroup14 Engineeringnbuike@group14eng.com

Dan ForinoHorizon Engineeringdforino@horizon-engineering.com

Eric FormanFacility GridEric.Forman@facilitygrid.com

Jonathan VaughnPage/jvaughan@pagethink.com

Thank You!

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