COMMISSIONING
Akin Brooks Engineering offers a unique and proven approach to building commissioning. Be it an established structure or a fresh build, our experienced team has developed a proven approach that has evolved over a long period. Our project repertoire spans from simple office constructions to complex science labs and central energy plants. Our more than 100 years of combined commissioning experience allows our team to commission projects of any complexity.
NEW BUILDING COMMISSIONING
We take the same approach to new building commissioning, regardless of building size or complexity. When a building is initially commissioned it undergoes an intensive quality assurance process that begins during the design reviews and continues through construction and post-occupancy. Our commissioning process ensures that the building operates in accordance with the Owner’s project requirements and the design intent. Lastly, we ensure all the building systems are optimized for maximum efficiency and that appropriate building staff are prepared to operate and maintain its systems and equipment.
SUSTAINABILITY RATING SYSTEMS
Whether it is USGBC’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Green Globe Rating System, or Florida Green Building Coalition, Inc. (FGBC) code mandated, we bring the experience to support all levels of these sustainability rating systems. Our approach to ensuring maximum efficiency and long-term operational costs enhances the goals of these various sustainability rating systems.
RE-COMMISSIONING
Recommissioning is another type of commissioning that occurs when a building that has already been commissioned undergoes another commissioning process. The decision to recommission may be triggered by a change in building use or ownership, the onset of operational problems, or some other need. Our extensive hands-on experience working with many different building automation systems allows us to execute these services with little to no involvement by the owner.
RETRO- COMMISSIONING
Retro-commissioning is a type of commissioning service for buildings that have never gone through a professional commissioning process. Retro-commissioning seeks to improve energy efficiency, correct system deficiencies, and improve the overall maintainability of the systems. Depending on the age of the building, retro-commissioning can often resolve legacy problems that occurred during design and construction or address problems that have developed throughout the building's life.
BIOCONTAINMENT VERIFICATION AND TESTING
One of the unique services we offered includes the initial system verification and annual re-verification of the BSL3 environments. Our team has commissioned many new BSL3 spaces, designed enhancements for existing BSL3 spaces, and provided yearly reverification as required by the Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL) standard. We help with compliance issues and provide assistance with space enhancements and energy efficiency.