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Massachusetts School Building Authority, Building Enclosure Commissioning

Statewide, MA

Service: Building Enclosure Rehabilitation

Market: Education - K-12

Keywords: Building Enclosure Commissioning, Building Science, Condition Assessment-Multi-Building, Field Testing

SGH is a Building Enclosure Commissioning Agent for the Massachusetts School Building Authority. SGH has participated in both whole building commissioning in partnership with a Mechanical Commissioning Agent and in systems commissioning for the Accelerated Repairs Program. Projects in the Accelerated Repairs Program included removal and replacement of various types of roofing systems and fenestrations with a focus on improving energy performance and remedy leakage. SGH has commissioned schools in many cities and towns, including Chelmsford, Woburn, Winchester, Lexington, Andover, North Brookfield, Brockton, Fitchburg, Boston, Canton, Norton, and Barre.

Scope | Solutions

SGH's enclosure commissioning work included the following:

Development of a commissioning plan and specifications for inclusion in project documents
Design reviews of enclosure construction documents to verify that Owner's Project Requirements are met
Submittal and shop drawing reviews to verify proposed systems are consistent with design intent
Participation in pre-construction meetings to discuss commissioning
Site visits to compare enclosure installation to design requirements
Performance testing of installed enclosure systems, including:
Water testing of windows, curtain walls, storefronts, and skylights
- Sealant adhesion testing
- Flood testing of newly installed roof systems
Infrared testing at project completion to locate any moisture in the roof system that could be due to installation of wet materials or leakage
Preparation of a final commissioning report summarizing completed work and identifying any construction deviations, site observations, or unresolved issues