Building Enclosure Commissioning, BECx

Using our expertise in Building Sciences, we provide the ultimate service to assure the Building Owner will receive a functioning and high-performing building enclosure – Building Enclosure Commissioning.

The purpose of the Building Enclosure Commissioning is to provide a process for independent, third-party verification that the installed performance of the building exterior enclosure meets or exceeds the minimum performance requirements set forth by the contract documents.

The commissioning process targets the exterior enclosure of the building, including below-grade construction, above-grade construction and roofing construction that protect climate-controlled interior spaces from unconditioned spaces and the exterior environment.

The following are among the services/processes included in the commissioning process:

  • Conduct Owner’s Project Requirement Workshop to establish OPR’s
  • Provide project-specific construction checklists and commissioning test procedures
  • Design review
  • Review of product submittals
  • Review of operating and maintenance data
  • Prepare and maintain Issues Log
  • Witness systems and assemblies installation
  • Compile test data, inspection reports, and certificates
  • Produce commissioning process report

Building Enclosure Consulting

Building enclosure failures are a leading cause of building construction issues and represent the majority of all insurance claims related to building defects. The best opportunity to eliminate potential building enclosure issues is during the design process.

SINERGI uses its expertise in Building Sciences to assist the Design Team during this critical phase by providing consulting services and conducting design reviews, with particular attention to enclosure details.

Design Phase Services

  • Design input and recommendations pertaining to the building enclosure design
  • Input related to performance criteria and related testing for building enclosure materials and systems
  • Multiple drawing and specification reviews throughout the design phase
  • Consultation related to air barrier assembly, detailing, and material specifications
  • Redlining design documents

We understand that designs are as good as its weakest links. The weakest links of any building enclosure are the connections between systems/materials.

Our services during the construction phase focus on making sure the construction team, including the various trades, fully understand their responsibilities and most importantly understand how their systems interact with one another.

Construction Phase Services

  • Assistance with RFI’s
  • review of product submittals and shop drawings
  • Conduct a Building Enclosure Review Meeting (BERM) with all enclosure
  • subcontractors
  • Analysis, review and inspections
  • of Mock-ups
  • Preparation of construction checklists
  • Regular observations of systems and assemblies installation
  • Material/system performance testing

Diagnostic testing services

Building Enclosure Failure Assessment

SINERGI’s expertise in building science and vast experience in the construction industry is used to assess and diagnose failures in the exterior enclosure of buildings.

SINERGI provides assessment and diagnostic testing services to determine causes of failures in the building exterior enclosure that leads to air- and water infiltration, condensation and deterioration of building materials.

Typical Diagnostic and Assessment Services:

  • Building Enclosure Condition Surveys
  • Diagnostic Analysis Services
  • EIFS Evaluations and Inspections
  • Roof Inspections
  • Air/Water Intrusion Investigations
  • Indoor Air Quality Assessments
  • Diagnostic Testing Services
  • Infrared Thermography Services
  • Corrective Actions Recommendations
  • Repair Design and Bid Packages
  • Repair Quality Control Services

Our Building Enclosure Commissioning Case Studies

Expert verification for building enclosures, ensuring top performance and adherence to contract requirements.

  • Ghella Headquarters
  • Citizen M Hotel, Isola Tiberina
  • Mattel Montoi Plant D
  • Jim and Thomas Duff Center
  • TMC Mexico Control Tower
  • ARBOLEDA Club House
  • WVU Children’s Hospital
  • W HOTEL

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Through our multi-disciplinary services, we’re able to tailor solutions to meet all our clients’ needs.