Testing & Commissioning, Do It Once, Do It Right!

Testing & Commissioning,
Do It Once, Do It Right!
Testing & Commissioning Procedures That Have Been
Developed In-Line With International Requirements!
Doing it right first time requires skill, experience and
knowledge, all of which Forsspac have in-house.
Since Forsspac launching its Testing & Commissioning
department fifteen years ago, Forsspac have continually
invested in best-practice systems of work that adhere to
or surpass international standards.
To this end, Forsspac has achieved ISO 9001: 2008
certification, which underpins all of its business activities.
All of Forsspac’s Testing & Commissoning procedures have
been developed to meet the standards of NEBB (National
Engineering Balancing Bureau) and BCXA (Building
Commissioning Authority), working to their philosophy
and standards.Physically witnessing tests is a core value
for our business. We believe that, unless our highly skilled
Testing & Commissioning team actually witness a test, the
required documents can’t be signed-off in good faith. By
employing Forsspac as a professional services provider,
the building owner gets the peace of mind that they are
seeking, knowing all of the buildings systems will function
as they were specified at the design stage.
Our in-house stock of calibrated equipment is the envy
of others and we are continually buying new equipment
to further increase our operational capabilities. For
some projects, and to conform to the building owners
requirements, it may be necessary to re-calibrate our
equipment to different standards or systems, e.g. NATA.
Through the process of discovery we make ourselevs
aware of, and respond to, project / country specific
technical requirements.
The Quality Assurance Plan Defines the Cornerstones of the Quality Control System,
Enabling the Goals & Requirements of the Project to be Achieved!
Testing & Commissioning can be broken down into the
following key process steps.
Commissionability Study: This is the cornerstone for any
good Testing & Commissioning project. It is conducted
by our qualified and experienced staff using the available
design information and owners requirements. The study
looks for design, specification, installation issues that
would cause problems during Testing & Commissioning or
Testing, Adjusting & Balancing. It is also possible to predict
which systems can be commissioned and balanced, but
may still fail to meet the owners requirements.
Commissioning Plan: Sets out what is to be done and
when, it is in effect, a mini Project Management Plan.
The Commissioning Plan is the bible for the works thant
need to be undertaken and defines all of the required
workflows and resources required. Reference is made to
the construction timing plan, required test packs and
management oversight.
Test Packs: These are set up at the start of the project
and define all of the Testing & Commissioning or Testing,
Adjusting & Balancingwork that has to be undertake. Each
Test Pack requires an associated Method Statement to be
agreed with the contractor carrying out the actual test.
Progress is tracked in real time against each Test Pack,
looking at state-of-sign-off for Test Pack set-up,
pre-commissioning checks, actual test approvals and
punch list actions. Weekly Management reports are issued
for tracking purposes.
Integrated System Turnover (ISTO): Our proprietary
software system controls the commissioning plan and
test packs thereby allowing us to track the progress of all
aspects of the project. ISTO is linked to our proprietary
document control systems to ensure that we do not
miss any important communication either incoming or
outgoing that is related to the project.
Forsspac’s Engineers Verify that Method Statements are Correctly Applied,
that Measuring Equipment is Calibrated and that Test Results are Coherent
Witnessing: The protocol is that the contractor signs
off the Test Pack and Method Statement and advises
when the test is to be conducted. Forsspac’ engineers
attend the test on the date and time requested, verify
that the Method Statement is being correctly applied,
that the measurement equipment is appropriate and
calibrated and that the test results are coherent. Forsspac’s
engineers then sign the test pack as “witnessed” with any
observations being noted.
Test Results Assessment: Test Packs that have been
witnessed are returned to the senior engineers for
assessment. This assessment looks at the results to see
if they are consistent with the equipment specification
and the projected operating point of the system. Any
discrepancies are investigated. If there are no major issues
then the Test Pack will be signed off, this may be with or
without comments. If the Test Pack cannot be signed off
then it sent back to the contractor with a punch list.
Testing, Adjusting & Balancing (TAB): Is undertaken
by the contractors to ensure that water and airflows are
within specification to provide the correct level of comfort
to the building’s occupiers.
Post Building Completion and Handover: Regular
visits are made over a 9 month period to verify that
systems are stable. This usually involves making additional
measurements for verification purposes as required for
example by LEED / BERDE.
Operation & Maintenance Manuals (O&M): These are
an essential part of Forsspac’s work output and form the
basis of the documentation required for staff training and
on-going building operation. Forsspac’s Commissioning
Plan and ISTO system require the necessary documents
to be collected progressively and complied into the O&M
manual. By using this process the O&M manuals are
completed as early as possible at the end of the project.
CASE STUDY:
SM Aura, Global City,
Manila (LEED project)
Work started on this 234,892m2 project in 2011, in-line
with USGBC LEED requirements for the Commissioning
Authority (Forsspac) to be involved before construction
starts. The project was successfully concluded in 2014.
Forsspac was employed directly by SM Prime as their
representative on this project. Our scope included the
Design Study (Commissionability Study) and covered both
T&C and TAB witnessing.
Forsspac are now leading the post completion phase,
which includes Measurement & Verification whcih will
come to a close early in 2015.
CASE STUDY:
Zueilig Building,
Manila
In 2009, Forsspac was appointed by Bridgebury Reality
Corporation to be the third party Commissioning
Authority on this 33 storey 80,000m2 Zueilig project.
The brief was to achieve the highest level of LEED
certification possible.The scope of works included the
Design Study (Commissionability Study) and covered
both T&C and TAB management and witnessing. The
post completion phase, which included Measurement &
Verification, was also completed.
This project was awarded the highest LEED certification of
“Platinum” in 2014.
CASE STUDY:
Solaire Casino / Hotel,
Manila
Sureste, part of the Bloomsbury Group, appointed
Forsspac as the third party Testing & Commissioning
Managers in 2012. Forsspac’s role was to oversee the
commissioning of Phase 1 of this complex hotel and
casino project. This project presented many technical
challenges that had to be overcome within the time-line
of the project.
Forsspac’s scope of works included the Commissionability
Study and covered both T&C and TAB management
and witnessing.
Al Dana, Dubai
Don’t Just Take Our Word For It, See What Our Clients Think
“The Aura is located in Fort Bonifacio, at the corner of 26th
“We would like to express our appreciation for the quality
“WTA chose Forsspac to design a fully integrated MEPF
Ave. and the C-5 Ring-Road. It is within close proximity to
and promptness of the services you have provided to our
system for our BPO Project. Even from the project inception,
the Makati CBD and Manila airport. The project consists of a
Company to date. From submission of proposals to on-site
the courtesy and professionalism of their marketing team
199,600m2 mall and 50,300m2 office tower.
implementations, specifically on the TAB works that Forsspac
is highly commendable. More importantly, their Project
have undertaken on our projects.
Engineers, who are well versed in delivering their engineering
Forsspac are adept in understanding our local policies,
concepts, made our client presentation effortless. Forsspac
making it easier to work with them. Forsspac have
It is good to know that a professional and independent TAB
provided consistent and proficient work and quality service
delivered each project with a quality of practice and
company is present in the Philippines.
in the prescribed time. Collaborating with Forsspac, a
integrity and it is in my utmost regard to recommend them
multi-disciplinary engineering firm, made our work process
for projects requiring equipment and systems testing
Any dealings E. E. Black have had with Forsspac have been
and commissioning.”
handled in a professional manner. It has been a pleasure
working with you.”
Arch. Timothy Albert A. Go
more efficient.”
William T. Ti. Jr.
Principal Architect
RDM Premier 3 & 4
joel D. Pascual
SM Retail Inc.
Section Head - M&E Services
E. E. Black Ltd
WTA Architecture & Design Studio
Radisson Blu, Cebu
“Professional, dedicated,  solution providers, cost aware
“Working with the Forsspac management group, and
“Our quest for LEED Certification required us to use an
on behalf of owner, always deliver. These are just some
their engineers on site is a pleasure. They are dedicated,
independent Testing and Commissioning Management
of the attributes I can endorse for the management and
professional and resolve technical engineering issues as they
Specialist. We engaged Forsspac’s T&C Management Team at
engineering teams at Forsspac. MEPF Design consultancy
arise quickly and cost effectively. We are continuing with
the very start of the planning and design stage of the project.
specialists and Testing and Commissioning professional
their services as we progress forward on the completion of
 
engineering teams continue working with us on high end
the Midas Hotel renovation. I can recommend their services
We appreciate the active participation of Forsspac’s T&C
complex projects here in the Philippines.
for any project.”
Team in ensuring that the T&C program was executed
 
on time, and that all results conformed to the design
I can recommend the Forsspac group for any project, big or
Jasmin Recinto
parameters. The completion of the T&C program and its
small here in the Philippines. They will be a valued addition
Operations Manager
documentation, plus the training of our technicians, gave
to any team of consultants.”
 
us the confidence that we had a building that, is not only
Sunwest Group of Companies/Midas Hotel
beautiful, but will operate smoothly and efficiently for a
Cecilia Ravelas
long time.”
Project Director
 
Michael Leo T. Luna
D’consult International Incorporated
CFO/Treasurer
Zuellig Building
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