Nova Commissioning Services
Be confident that your project is properly commissioned.
As an integral part of the project, Nova Commissioning Services Ltd. acts as an independent commissioning agent to ensure the building or systems are designed, installed, and functioning correctly to satisfy the owner’s operational requirements. We’re well known for our workmanship and expertise.
Receive unbiased verification of your building or systems
Mechanical Systems
Electrical Systems
Fire Protection Systems
Process Systems
Plumbing Systems
HVAC Systems
Building Automation System
Fire Alarm System
ABOUT US
We have professional certifications recognized by the industry:
The Building Commissioning Association (BCxA), formed in 1998, is the original association that is completely committed to whole building commissioning and furthering knowledge in the industry. The BCxA’s Certified Commissioning Professional requirements of commissioning include: experience, client references, a technical exam, and continuing education program.
BENEFITS OF BUILDING COMMISSIONING
Save energy and reduce operational costs
- Resolve design and construction issues
- Identify and resolve building system operation and maintenance problems
- Extend equipment life-cycle
- Minimize operational risk and increase asset value
- Achieve LEED’s Energy and Atmosphere EAp1 Fundamental Commissioning and Verification and EAc3 Enhanced Commissioning credits
Projects
West Block Rehabilitation
Ottawa, ON
This project consisted of the rehabilitation of, new additions, and courtyard infill to the four-story West Block, one of Canada’s Parliament Buildings. The east campus administration building, service vehicle garage, and warehouse, and the south campus one building that encompasses all three. Nova Commissioning is the commissioning authority and provided LEED Enhanced commissioning services for mechanical and electrical systems.
Queen St. Fare Food Hall
Ottawa, ON
With influence from New York City, this 9000 sqft venue offers seven specialty vendors and entertainment stage. The project consists of a new boiler plant, MUA unit and kitchen exhaust system. Nova Commissioning provided services for all the mechanical and electrical systems.
Kemptville Public School
Kemptville, ON
New 44, 385 square foot elementary school, with a $13.3 million budget. Nova Commissioning acted as the commissioning authority and implemented the commissioning process with the mechanical trades.
Commissioning benefits all teams involved.
Owners
Commissioning benefits the owner by confirming the operation and performance of the building, by a third party which is independent to the design and construction teams.
The Commissioning Agent acts in the owner’s interests towards building design, operation, performance, maintainability, and completeness. By ensuring each component of the building or system is operating a peak performance, the overall operational cost of the building will be minimized. As well, a baseline of operational performance is established which can be used as a reference for troubleshooting if problems occur.
Contractors
Commissioning benefits the contractor by resolving design and construction issues during the construction phase where it is much easier to correct.
Corrections after the building is occupied, will have to be done during night or weekend hours. Commissioning also confirms the operation of the equipment or system. If a problem happens after the verification date, the contractor has documented proof that the system was in operating condition and does not get the typical response “this machine never worked right from the beginning”. The impact of a commissioned project will result in less callbacks for the contractor and greater satisfaction by the client which might result in more projects for the contractors.
Project Managers
The role of commissioning was primarily performed by the project manager. By employing a Commissioning Agent, a single point contact for the resolution of commissioning issues is achieved. This reduces the workload of the project manager, allowing more concentration to other issues of the project.
Designers & Engineers
Commissioning should be considered an opportunity for the design professional to evaluate the engineering practices and concepts of the design. Reviewing the data collected during the commissioning process, will result in more refined building designs on future projects and more client satisfaction with the final product.
Contact Us
From the commissioning plan, to the commissioning schedule, to the final verification, Nova Commissioning has the expertise to see the project through.
Nova Commissioning Services Limited
PO Box 276, Finch ON, K0C 1K0
Give us a call or fill out the form below to send us a message.
613.830.6656