Advanced Course on Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx)

As a process, existing building commissioning (EBCx) is often referred to as taking what you already have and making it better! Interest in existing building commissioning projects has been growing steadily over the years, and it is now recognized as a formidable means to determine which low-cost/no-cost operational improvements may be made to a currently operated building to improve occupant comfort and achieve energy savings​. Another facet of EBCx is it can be conducted as a standalone activity or as part of a renovation/modernisation project.

The four-day Advanced Course on Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx) covers all the stages of the existing building commissioning process, namely: planning, investigation, implementation, as well as hand-over and monitoring. These stages are presented in detail to allow trainees to develop a coherent understanding of the entire process and reap all the anticipated benefits. The fundamental principles of the use of mechanical systems in buildings are also discussed and best practices for testing and verification are examined to help participants develop in-depth understanding of the investigation stage.

Whether you are an energy consultant or a program/project manager who wants the capability to carry out an EBCx project internally, you will come away from the course with a thorough understanding of the existing building commissioning process and how to maintain its benefits throughout the life cycle of a building. Additionally, this course serves to highlight the appropriate energy monitoring interventions to be carried out by third parties.

Key Learning Objectives

During this course, participants will learn:

• The four-step existing building commissioning process.
• Effective methods for detecting problems.
• Working with building staff.
• Energy and system-based savings calculations.
• How to implement EBCx measures.
• Targeted documentation.
• Best practices for ongoing commissioning.
  
  
  

Audience

• EBCx service providers.
• Building operations staff.
• Energy managers.
• Program/project managers.
• Technical supervisors.
• Municipal building managers.
• Engineering professionals with experience in HVAC and power systems.
• Property management firms.
• Control technicians and building automation supervisors.
• AI building control specialists.