Finding Value in Building Enclosure Commissioning

Building enclosure commissioning is not a new concept, but the term is recently gaining ground in the design and construction communities. Industry standards and guidelines development and revision are ongoing in an effort to lead project teams through the commissioning process, but the industry has yet to come to terms with its purpose, arrive at a consensus on the process and its implementation, or differentiate it from building enclosure consulting. This confusion leads to a process that is not fully leveraged. The building enclosure commissioning process, however, if implemented properly, can be very valuable: it improves quality, controls risk, and reduces costly changes and delays during construction.

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