Commissioning: What to Expect

Our commissioning process can be tailored to your individual project, whether or not you are pursuing a LEED rating. Your project will receive the attention of Cx Associates commissioning engineers during design, construction and post-occupancy in accordance with your project goals.

When you need to ensure that your project is designed, built and operating to meet comfort and energy performance goals, Cx Associates will provide commissioning that fulfills LEED Fundamental and LEED Enhanced Commissioning and even goes beyond those requirements.

Cx Associates uses the most rigorous and recognized industry standards to establish the content, rigor, and format of the commissioning process and documents:

The Commissioning Process, ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005
Building Commissioning Attributes, Building Commissioning Association
LEED-NC Reference Guide 2009 Edition
Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems, EA Prerequisite 1
Enhanced Commissioning, EA Credit 3

The Cx Associates commissioning process can be broken down into three phases:

Design
Construction
Occupancy

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We are pleased to have been able to work with CxA on the design of the new Rutland Branch facility for the Vermont State Employees Credit Union. It was evident throughout the process that CxA knew which systems and designs work best for maximizing energy savings and minimizing up front costs. I was especially pleased with their technical knowledge, professional approach and organizational skills – they were not afraid to ask the team the hard questions.”

Tom Bachman, Gossens & Bachman Architects

I have worked with Cx Associates several times throughout the years with outstanding success. Their knowledge and practical expertise is without equal in the industry. I am always glad to hear that CxA will be doing the commissioning on one of my projects because I know their support will help my firm in executing a successful project for our mutual client.”

Jeffrey P. Carlson,
LEED® AP,
Senior Project Manager
Engelberth Construction, Inc.

The fee invested in Cx Associates’ commissioning services was saved several times over. The punchlist and the callbacks were unusually minimal for a project of this magnitude. You have a 100% satisfied client.”

Gordon Lesperance,
Vermont National Guard

Cx Associates worked closely with the team to ensure our expectations were met through the commissioning process.”

Rayburn Lavigne,
Project Manager,
University of Vermont
Dudley H. Davis Center

I've worked with Cx Associates on two major projects; Aiken Hall, certified LEED Gold, won awards for historic preservation and Perry Hall is expected to win AIA awards as well as achieve LEED Platinum. Due to the demands of the restoration and sustainability, we needed commissioners with strong senses of building aesthetics, attention to details, and project coordination - Cx Associates met those needs"

Michel George,
Associate VP,
Campus Planning & Auxiliary Services,
Champlain College

You guys are the greatest construction resource since the rechargeable drill. Thanks for your help."

-Jeffrey P. Carlson, Sr. Project Manager at Engelberth Construction Inc.

We appreciate the herculean effort given for the commissioning at Heater Road and the level of scrutiny and detail provided."

-Perry Seale, Director of Facilities at Hypertherm Inc.

Cx Associates' independent design review resulted in both cost savings and more green alternatives for our expansion project. We were able to save $40,000 off the initial construction bids and meet project objectives including ongoing annual savings and a quiet energy conscious building.”

Jed Graef, Vermont Zen Center

I appreciate Cx Associates’ ability to provide us with that extra set of eyes during the design review process. Cx Associates’ ability to dedicate their time and expertise is like an insurance policy for us. It gives me the confidence to know our design engineers have done an adequate job and that they haven’t missed anything. Investing ahead of time eliminates problems and additional costs during the project."

Wes Pooler, Director of Facilities, University of Vermont Medical Center

I consider the design of the facility-wide BAS system upgrade for Fanny Allen hospital, provided by Cx Associates, to be a resounding success. The limited RFIs and similarity in bids is a testament to all of your hard work, technical abilities and attention to detail. I am confident that there is not another group that could have done as well as you all did.”

Erik Lahr
Facilities Operations Supervisor
University of Vermont Medical Center
Fanny Allen Campus