Understanding Building Enclosure Commissioning

As codes and performance standards for building enclosures become increasingly stringent, it’s critical that Owners understand the key operational requirements that need to be met in order to achieve expected performance metrics. Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) is a quality-oriented process intended to help define, improve, and verify the performance of building enclosures so that you can better manage your risk and outcomes. In fact, many jurisdictions now require commissioning by third-party BECx providers.
Architect Chelsea Ames, architectural engineer Andrea DelGiudice, and civil engineer Martina Driscoll illustrate the key components of the BECx process and explain why an Owner may find it valuable to implement BECx on a project. Our case studies demonstrate the advantages of various BECx tasks so that you can make an informed decision on whether commissioning may be beneficial for your project.