Our Services
Commissioning Services
- LEED Commissioning
- New Construction Commissioning
- Monitoring Based Commissioning (MBCx)
- Retro-Commissioning
- Title 24 and Cal Green Energy Services
- Detailed Commissioning Services
- Design Intent Validation
- Contract Document Review for Operational and Constructibility Verification
- Detailed Sequence of Operation and BMS System Review for Operability Verification
- Issue Identification and Resolution based on reviews described above
- Detailed Functional Performance Testing Development and Implementation
- Coordination, Interface and Representation for Owners Facilities Department
- Web-based Commissioning Tracking System
Prism MEP has successfully commissioned over 800 projects ranging in size from small TI or MEP equipment changeouts to million square foot new hospital campus projects. The Prism MEP Team approaches commissioning in a highly structured and collaborative manner and will bring that level of rigor to your Project. Our commissioning process aligns with ASHRAE, American AirBalance (AABC), ASHE and Building Commissioning Association Commissioning Guidelines, and LEED requirements, bringing the best of these approaches to support the project team towards successful project transition to the Owner’s Facilities and Staff.
Successful commissioning means the Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) are clearly understood, and Basis of Design (BOD) and Construction Documents (CD) are thoroughly vetted to ensure no surprises as the project nears completion. We bring a proactive and collaborative approach starting with design phase through closeout that improves coordination among Team members and helps to ensure the project’s successful completion.
Benefits of Commissioning
- Lower Utility Bills through energy savings
- Increased owner & occupant satisfaction
- Enhanced environmental conditions and occupant safety
- Improved systems and equipment function
- Improved building operation and maintenance
- Better building documentation
- Shortened Occupancy transition period
- Significant extension of equipment/systems life cycle
Building Management Systems Design
Based on our BMS background and experience, Prism MEP recently added a Building Management System (BMS) controls and instrumentation design services division to our Commissioning and MEP Construction/Project Management Services. Prism MEP multiple Engineers and Project Manager’s from the building automation industry with extensive controls design and implementation experience. BMS Controls Design services include:
- Developing related BAS Controls Specifications and Requirements to meet the new standards
- BAS Controls design including System Architecture Drawings, Controls Drawings, Sequence of Operations, BAS Construction Administration, etc.
- Proactively working with the IT department or requirements and inter-relation requirements
Design and Construction Project Management
- Project identification and preliminary assessments based on Owner’s conceptual requirements. Services include conceptual cost and schedule impacts
- RFP preparation, and selection of the Architect/Engineer (Design) team, with client collaboration
- Management of the design phase process including scope definition, monitoring and management of design and construction cost, project schedule, and scope creep
- RFP preparation and selection of the construction team, with integral client collaboration
- Project Budget Analysis/Validation
- Project Schedule Review/Analysis
- Constructability Review
- Critical Systems Review
- Day-to-Day Technical Issue Resolution
- Owner’s Representation for Coordination and Field Issues
- OSHPD and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) Interface
- Owner representative services including design and construction team management throughout the design and construction phases, including project permitting, closeout and occupancy
Construction Project Technology Software
Prism MEP also utilizes its own on-line software, NavCon, which is a powerful construction technology tool that helps Project Teams navigate through the complex construction process. It includes modules for Inspection Tracking, Punchlist, and Commissioning. It was successfully implemented through OSHPD certificate of occupancy for the new Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, a 460,000 square foot patient tower and Central Plant.
NavCon has been successfully utilized on multiple previous and current projects such as:
- Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center Phase II – New Hospital Major Addition
- San Bernardino Courthouse
- Dignity Health Siena New Hospital Tower and Central Plant Expansion
- Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital – New Hospital Tower and Central Plant
- UC San Diego – Altman Clinical Research Tower
- Gilead Sciences – Laverne Campus
