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Studies have shown that proper building commissioning is a cost-effective strategy for reducing energy, costs, and greenhouse gas emissions in buildings today and that the median payback for commissioning is five years or less. Our commissioning services deliver economic results for our clients.

Value is also obtained through the fundamental understanding of how the systems work in order to effectively operate the systems in the long term. Zenith is focused on not only ensuring a successful handover, but also in ensuring the operations, integration and implications of the systems are understood for optimal operational longevity.

Successful project commissioning can:

• help significantly reduce operating and maintenance costs
• provide healthier occupant conditions
• increase occupant satisfaction
• decrease project delays
• reduce the number of call-backs
• facilitate upgrades
• fulfill LEED certification requirements
• ensure subsystems meet the owner’s requirements and operate as designed
• empower operators, users and/or clients through knowledge and understanding of the systems

We aim to solve puzzles early on to avoid late-stage problems, but we’re good at solving both. One puzzle piece is the rapidly advancing technologies in construction. Using our team’s experience in design, functional testing, complex systems, and existing buildings, we provide simple, time-tested solutions. We apply our extensive knowledge and experience to new building commissioning to minimize life cycle costs with energy-saving strategies that are both innovative and maintainable. Commissioning goals are aligned with the project goals to deliver a fully functional and integrated facility.

Zenith recognizes the challenges that can arise as a project progresses through the different teams involved in the various stages of a project. Our team is dedicated to each project throughout, allowing projects to smoothly transition between phases while ensuring continuity from design through construction. We understand the project requirements and use these as the touchstone for all aspects of the project. Our commitment continues via tangible engagement into the warranty period, bridging construction, handover and operations for an optimized building that extends into its intended use.

Communication is the most important contributing factor in the implementation of successful commissioning. We are committed to establishing and maintaining great communication within every project – beyond the meetings and paperwork – to create effective working relationships throughout every project phase. By integrating ourselves with the design, construction, and operation teams, we ensure commissioning proceeds smoothly, responsibilities are clearly defined, and information is directed to those who need it most.