RedVector RV-11300AW

Existing Building Commissioning: Implementing Retrocommissioning on Your Project

Existing Building Commissioning: Implementing Retrocommissioning on Your Project

1 hr. Online Course

Level: Intermediate

Item#: RV-11300AW

SME: Mitch Chvilicek

What is retrocommissioning and how will it benefit your building? Learn about the retrocommissioning process and how to implement this process on an existing building, with lessons learned from a commissioning professional and Professional Engineers. This interactive online course will give a quick overview of commissioning and the benefits of commissioning for existing buildings, followed by how to implement retrocommissioning by walking the participant through each step of the process. Benefits of and difficulties with implementing the commissioning process on existing projects are evaluated. Finally, a sample case study is given which discusses lessons learned on the retrocommissioning implementation process.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
  • Explain the performance and occupant benefits of commissioning a building.
  • Evaluate existing building opportunities for increased building performance, occupant welfare, and comfort.
  • Demonstrate the retroCommissioning process while upholding worker-safety standards.
  • State how to implement retrocommissioning for an existing building, by applying case study knowledge and lessons learned.
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Mitch Chvilicek
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Mitch is a Senior Commissioning Consultant at GBS with over 17 years experience in TAB (testing, adjusting and balancing) and commissioning. He has commissioned over 75 projects, both LEED and non-LEED, and is highly experienced serving as the lead commissioning consultant on a variety of project types, from large scale performing arts and convention centers to small school projects. Prior to joining GBS, Mitch was responsible for the operation of nuclear reactor and steam propulsion plants, and performed test and balance work for sensitive operations such as semiconductor manufacturing facilities. His in-depth knowledge of building mechanical systems and their component interactions provides keen insight to opportunities for optimizing system performance and energy efficiencies. Mitch has experience with many Building Automation System manufacturers for control of mechanical equipment, including Johnson Controls, Siemens, Alerton, Delta Controls, Automated Logic and others. He has extensive experience with design reviews, commissioning management, specification writing, test writing and execution, energy management and sustainable design.
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