Growing the Value of Your Firm through Supplemental Architectural Services May 2011

1. Growing the Value of Your Firm through Supplemental Architectural ServicesMay 2011

2. CommissioningSupplemental Service Livestrong Foundation, Austin, TX Architect: Lake|Flato Architects Image credit: Lake|Flato Architects

3. Commissioning Supplemental Service Why a Client May Need These Services • When constructing large and complex facilities • When facility environmental tolerances are highly critical • To ensure that building energy use is in line with predicted usage • To validate that building performance meets mandated requirements

4. Commissioning Supplemental Service Knowledge and Skills Required • Familiarity with building operation and maintenance factors • Knowledge of HVAC, power, lighting, security, and control systems • Knowledge of system testing methods, procedures, and protocols • Familiarity with applicable building codes and regulations

5. Commissioning Supplemental Service Representative Process Tasks • Prepare design intent narrative • Develop commissioning plan and specifications • Coordinate commissioning requirements for systems • Review submittals for commissioning items • Observe construction, installation, start-up, testing, etc. • Identify system adjustments to comply with design • Submit final report

6. Commissioning Supplemental Service B211–2007, Standard Form of Architect’s Services: CommissioningAIA Document B211™–2007 requires that the architect, based on the owner’s identification of systems to be commissioned, develop a commissioning plan, a design intent document, and commissioning specifications. It also requires that the architect review the contractor’s submittals and other documentation related to the systems to be commissioned, observe and document performance tests, train operators, and prepare a final commissioning report. AIA Document B211–2007 may be used in two ways: (1) incorporated into the owner/architect agreement as the architect’s sole scope of services or in conjunction with other scope of services documents, or (2) attached to AIA Document G802™–2007, Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement, to create a modification to an existing owner/architect agreement. B211–2007 is a scope of services document only and may not be used as a stand-alone owner/architect agreement. B211 was revised in 2007 to align, as applicable, with AIA Document B101™–2007. NOTE: B211–2007 replaces AIA Document B211™–2004 (expired May 31, 2009).

7. Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice The Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice (Handbook or HPP) is the most comprehensive reference available about architecture practice. Its breadth makes it a unique one-stop resource for licensed architects, for professionals aspiring to be architects, and for those engaged in or associated with the building design community. As the centerpiece publication of the American Institute of Architects, the Handbook fulfills the Institute’s goal to “Be the Authoritative Source: Be the recognized leader for knowledge about the practice and profession of architecture.” (2010–2015 AIA Strategic Plan, p. 4 plan approved December 2009).

8. Commissioning Supplemental Service To view the Supplemental Architectural Services series, visit www.aia.org/practicing/akr/AIAB089194 (an alphabetical index of descriptive pdfs for each service)