Project Closeout + Commissioning

Question 1

Substantial Completion

Answer 1

moment in time when owner can occupy or utilize work for its intended purpose
- this is when the statue of limitations begins, and contractors schedule ends
- CA services provided by the arch after substantial completion are an add service
- typical that within 1 year of SC there is a follow up meeting

Question 2

Final Completion

Answer 2

contractor notifies architect in writing that the punchiest and final cleaning is complete and includes a final application for payment

Question 3

Punch List

Answer 3

officially made by the GC but typically made by the Arch during the inspection for Sub completion
- once punch is complete there is a second inspection held to determine final completion

Question 4

Post Occupancy Evaluation (POE)

Answer 4

performed 3-6 months after occupancy
not standard and is most often done at the arch’s expense for the firm’s benefit

Question 5

Building Commissioning

Answer 5

involves testing and adjusting building systems after installation
prerequisite for LEED certification to ensure systems are operating as efficiently as intended

Question 6

Commissioning Agent CxA

Answer 6

participates in project from programming phase until completion and should be involved as early as possible

Question 7

Where do commissioning requirements get listed?

Answer 7

Owners Project Requirements (OPR)
Mechanical Basis of Design (BOD)
the CxA verifies that the owners goals are being accomplished

Question 8

Enhanced commissioning

Answer 8

CxA returns 10-12 months after project closeout