In an effort to better renovate existing facilities, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is developing and applying a method to assure a more efficient facility, better suited for the mission of the SSA. The method originates from the adaptation of an American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers guideline, titled, Whole Building Commissioning to Buildings and Facilities undergoing extensive remodeling or renovation.
SSA researches the basis of design for the existing facility. This process of discovery is applied to the essential building elements impacted by the proposed work. As the design develops for the large-scale repair or replacement, the recommissioning process identifies the level of impact the work has on each of the building elements. Following the identification, the impact on the building elements is monitored as the design and the work proceed.
The goal of this application is to produce a more coordinated and efficient final product. The recommissioning will focus the building owner on identifying essential requirements necessary to produce the level of completed work that meets the stated goals and budget. The process also serves as the base for benchmarking the facility and aids the owner, designer, and constructor to produce completed work that meet the owner’s stated requirements. The owner then has the ability to monitor the performance of the finished product on an ongoing basis.
For more information, contact Mr. Tim Corbett at (410) 965-4865 or via e-mail at tim.corbett@ssa.gov
