Why Commissioning Authority Should Complete Commissioning Checklists
Instead of contactors, the completion of commissioning documents should be done by the commissioning authority (CxA) – and for good reason! Typically the construction commissioning software company is in direct contract with the owner of the building and it acts as an independent, 3rd-party representative who ensures that the entire commissioning phase is completely unbiased and follows best practices while working towards achieving the project requirements of the owner. The commissioning authority bears the responsibility to assist the project team during construction, acceptance and design phases, which ensures that the project achieves success, but without being dependent on the construction and design teams, so as to maintain objectivity. The commissioning process needs the commissioning authority to develop testing procedures, data forms and checklists, and record performance criteria. In general, these materials are handed over by the commissioning authority to members of th...