Architect & Engineer Commissioning
At KE|AD, our team of architects and engineers collaborate closely with the Commissioning Authority (CxA) and other members of the commissioning team throughout the entire commissioning process. We provide valuable expertise across all respective disciplines to ensure that the building systems meet the owner’s requirements, perform efficiently, and deliver a high-quality built environment. Our involvement helps to identify and address any design, installation, or performance issues early in the project, leading to better outcomes for the building’s occupants and owners.
In the commissioning process, architects and engineers play critical roles in ensuring that building systems are designed, installed, and operated correctly. While the specific responsibilities may vary depending on the project and the commissioning team structure, here are the typical roles we play in the process:
Architect Capabilities:
- - Design Review: Review the design documents to ensure that building systems are integrated properly into the overall building design. Ensure that the design meets the owner's requirements, local building codes, and industry standards.
- - Coordination: Coordinate with other design disciplines (such as structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers) to ensure that the building systems are properly integrated and coordinated within the architectural design.
- - Envelope Commissioning: Oversee the commissioning of the building envelope (exterior walls, roof, windows, etc.) to ensure that it provides proper thermal performance, moisture control, and weather resistance.
Engineer Capabilities (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Structural, etc.):
- - System Design Review: Review building systems designs to ensure that these systems meet the functional requirements, energy efficiency goals, and safety standards.
- - Installation Oversight: Oversee the installation of building systems during the construction phase to ensure that they are installed correctly and in accordance with the design documents and specifications.
- - Functional Testing: Conduct functional performance testing on building systems to verify that they operate as intended and meet the design requirements. This includes testing HVAC systems, electrical systems, plumbing systems, and other components.
- - Documentation: Document the commissioning process, including test procedures, results, and any issues encountered. Prepare operation and maintenance manuals for building systems.
About Us
Our team is our advantage. Our support team of expert mechanical, structural, materials, metallurgical, corrosion, architects, construction administrators and technicians sets us apart. We pride ourselves on effective communication, and we work closely with our clients every step of the way to ensure they are fully satisfied with the answers and solutions we provide.
Experts and Associates
James N. Reinhardt is the principal architect of Architectural Diagnostics. He has been active in construction defect investigation since the early ‘80’s and focused on problems relating to building codes and construction standards, EIFS problems, CC&R disputes and roof problems.
Rudy has over 25 years of Architecture, Construction, and Building Enclosure design experience. He is NCARB certified, and a licensed Architect in Washington, Oregon, and California. Rudy has a bachelor’s of Architecture from University of California- Berkley as well as his Masters of Architecture from the University of Washington.
Brad is a well-rounded mechanical engineer, focusing his efforts in the areas of plumbing and HVAC system and forensics. Brad’s experience includes failure analysis, process engineering, corrosion engineering, product design, scope of repair for plumbing and HVAC.
Serving Clients Across a Variety of Specialties
At KE|AD, we are dedicated to providing expert services in building diagnostics and repair, condition assessment, and expert witness consulting, focusing on architecture, construction, building enclosures, and building systems. The firm’s primary mission is to offer professional and technically rigorous engineering, architectural and management services, emphasizing thorough investigation and effective problem solving.
Our staff of architects, engineers and construction administrators lend their range of specialties and deep expertise to each aspect of a building or system, identifying and analyzing failures in order to help represent our clients well and help build new, better, more efficient, and safer systems.
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