We welcome Zero/Six’s participation on any project. Newly available Air Leakage Control Assessment Procedure (ALCAP) whole-building energy-use simulation software can be used to help justify the cost of upgrades. These goals can be based on site potentials, climatic conditions, heat island reduction targets, optimizing energy use, environmentally preferable products, enhancing indoor environmental quality, and optimizing operations and maintenance. Building Commissioning is rapidly being embraced by public and private organizations because of its benefits to the building envelope and improved project. “The Zero/Six staff & personnel continue to provide services that have continuously contributed as part of our integral team process of delivering buildings of the highest quality & performance. The owner/operator community also realizes the operation and maintenance benefits, where the maintenance costs are reduced by 15-35 as well. A properly performing building envelope reduces energy costs, which helps support the argument for commissioning in both new construction and retrofit projects. Establish clear goals: To begin envelope commissioning, set clear goals and performance targets. Owners should perform BECx as part of an overall commissioning plan. Commissioning historically has had a cost saving of 8-20 over non-commissioned buildings. It can also significantly reduce the operating costs associated with poor or ineffective thermal breaks and insulation. 6.9 Typical Cost Saving per Building Type/Usage: Building Type Cx Cost Annual Savings Simple Payback (yrs.) Average Commissioning costs and savings along with payback based upon the most commonly Commissioned building types. “The Zero/Six team has worked in a very professional manner bringing to each project a high level of technical expertise and integrity.” Kenneth Byrd, Senior Project Manager, Hill International, Inc. Building Envelope Commissioning (BECx) can significantly reduce the primary sources of these failures air and moisture infiltration. In addition to energy savings promised with building commissioning, property owners can also lower operational costs and overall utility costs that come. “Zero/Six’s professionalism & level of expertise has provided our team with the resources required to deliver successful projects on time and on budget.” Laura Lara, Senior Project Manager, The University of Texas System "Zero/Six has been successfully providing consulting services for projects with the OFPC South Texas Region for over 8 years, I would not hesitate to recommend and consider them for any future endeavors." Patrick Lew, Architect/Senior Project Manager, The University of Texas System
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