In practice, the building quality often leaves much to be desired. Possible causes are the lack of quality assurance at project level, knowledge gaps with one or more construction parties and the absence of required synergy between parties to jointly achieve a certain performance. With the help of commissioning, the focus will be on quality control and performance assurance.
In our vision, all parties are responsible for ensuring that their contribution is perfectly adapted to the building to be constructed. It is important to establish that the desired performance is measurable and verifiable and that it is clear who is responsible for achieving this performance. It is wise to lay down these agreements in writing in the contract phase. Commissioning is the best way to organise the above.
Commissioning is a validation process aimed at quality control and assurance of building performance. During commissioning, we assess whether design principles (building service engineering and building physics) are adequately protected. We devote attention to reducing outstanding “snagging” items, preventing comfort complaints during commissioning and the prevention of disappointing energy consumption. This is only possible when commissioning is inspected on paper as well as on the construction site itself. We therefore carry out random inspections and audits on the construction site, identifying defects and risks and providing feedback to the parties responsible. We then monitor the follow-up.
Commissioning produces the following:
We ensure that commissioning is carried out by employees who have an independent position towards the executing parties and who have never been involved in the project. Furthermore, they have an eye for detail, but do not lose sight of the integral context.
We are a certified commissioning authority.
Jaap Neeleman
e-mail: neeleman@dwa.nl
phone: +31 6 224 034 28
Geert-Jan Hoogendoorn
e-mail: geertjan.hoogendoorn@dwa.nl
phone: +31 6 131 195 99
