WHITE PAPER
Commissioning and V-Model
High performing, energy efficient buildings that function properly can still lead to occupant complaints. However, the Commissioning V-Model can help reduce these complaints. This white paper will provide:
Understanding Commissioning (Cx): Overview of project phases from a commissioning perspective
Introduction to the V-Model: A framework that aligns project activities to minimize post-occupancy issues
Practical Insights: How the V-Model helps team members collaborate to reduce occupant complaints and improve satisfaction
"...Of all the projects that I have been involved in, for the most part all team members were trying to complete the project on time, under budget, and to the best of their ability. So if an Owner hires only competent professionals to design, construct, and test their new building or space, what else can be done to reduce the number of complaints by occupants long after the project’s completion? The Commissioning V-Model can be used..."