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| EESI is a U.S. EPA Energy Star Buildings Ally. |
George Owens is a past president of
"Association of Energy Engineers", an "Energy Manager of the Year" and an
"Energy Managers Hall of Fame" inductee. |
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OWNER'S REPRESENTATION
THIRD PARTY DESIGN REVIEW
by George R. Owens, PE, CEM
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Objective
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- Optimize the selection of the HVAC, electrical,
energy management and plumbing systems
- Reduce tenant and occupant complaints
- Reduce operating, maintenance and energy
expenses
- Value engineering
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Action Steps
Evaluation |
- Determine the owner's expectations of the building systems
- Level and quality of maintenance
- Life expectancy and efficiency of equipment
- Capital and operating costs
- Building location, applicable codes
- Occupants', type and needs
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| Implementation |
- Meet with the design team
- Review drawings and specifications
- Spot check design calculations
- Develop alternative design solutions with benefits
- Deliver a comprehensive report with recommendations
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Ongoing
Support
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The long-term success of this program
is dependant on Management's commitment to developing a cost-effective
program, implementing it efficiently and periodically reviewing the
status through a process of constant quality improvement.
- Participate in the skematic, design development and the construction
plans and specification stages
- Review construction in progress for design intent and quality
control
- Commissioning
- Operator training
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To send comments to George R. Owens, click
here: gowens@EESIenergy.com.
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