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Virtual Cx: Myth or the Future

Hendrik Van Hemert, Regional Director – McKinstry Co.Tim Shinnick Jr., P.E., CEM, CCP, Project Manager – Grumman/Butkus AssociatesTom Poeling, P.E., CEM, CCP, Director Energy Solutions – U.S. Engineering

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Learning Objectives

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• List current technology that is being used to aid in commissioning, monitoring, and sustaining buildings.

• Explain how virtual commissioning works with traditional hands-on commissioning.

• Describe the types of tasks where virtual commissioning is most applicable.

• Identify the circumstances when having boots on the ground is more applicable.

Case Study – University of Washington


• Initial work started in 2009 with smart meter deployment• Program is managed by interdisciplinary team (IT, Facilities,

Engineering, Research, Utilities) and is supplemented by consultants

• Campus goals are sustainability and operational performance



• Rise of MBCx: Cost effective access to BAS data has allowed for retro-commissioning to be on-going, ensuring building maintains optimal operations

• Code/Policy: Alternative compliance paths for Seattle Building Tune-ups, LEED Enhanced Cx points, local energy code

• Stakeholder requests: student-led dashboards, researcher data, greenhouse gas reporting requirements

Changing Priorities Since 2009



Three Eras of Data Collection



• Lack of staff to implement identified issues• Integration of new buildings’ data – significant meter

deficiencies, chaotic non-BAS systems, IT – Facilities coordination

• Contractual challenges in new construction process resulting in sub-optimal outcomes for all parties

• Existing data architecture does not align with newer technology options (data set has grown from 2,000 points to 30,000 points in two years)

Current Challenges



1. Build a replicable IoT program model that can be extended across all smart campus initiatives and systems

2. Enable a smart campus to engage with broader local community (eco-district applications, emergency preparedness)

3. Increase UW organizational capacity to manage systems4. Ensure UW has full control and ownership of its data5. Empower researchers without compromising operational

systems

Future Program Goals

Case Study – Children’s Hospital




1,083

943

688

255

- 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200

TOTAL LABOR HOURSActual MX Man-Days Actual Man-Days Actual Total Man-Days Est Man-Days

12.9% Overall Man-Days Reduction

27% MX Facility Makeup

Use Virtual Construction to Reduce On-site Labor Hours

Case Study – University Laboratory


• Existing Building commissioning program to achieve campus greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets

• EBCx of three (3) to eight (8) buildings a year• Two (2) buildings so far have been large laboratories.• A significant opportunity in both of these buildings was to

improve occupant fume hood sash closing behavior



• In 2017 we exported BAS trend data and created a report of fume hood usage



• In 2019 we implemented an MBCx application to automatically review BAS trend data



• Why this application makes sense; There is a significant energy impact to occupants leaving

fume hoods open all day long. The issue is clear and easy to fix. There is a lot of data that needs to be reviewed and it

needs to be reviewed consistently. Works with the users instead of forcing them to use the

automatic sash closures that have become problematic.

Panel Discussion:


With the current advances in building and commissioning software, data analytics, and other technology tools used by Cxproviders – what are some of the advantages and benefits our industry has seen by leveraging this technology?

Panel Discussion:


Where do you see challenges with using technology and what are some of the ways that you are working to overcome or work with those challenges?

Panel Discussion:


What would be your advice to the audience on how to maximize the benefits of technology for Cx?

Panel Discussion:


As we look at how technology solutions have influenced and changed our industry, where do you see our industry changing in the future?

Questions / Discussion


Hendrik Van Hemert, Regional Director – McKinstry Co.e: [email protected]

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Tim Shinnick Jr., P.E., CEM, CCP – Project Manager, Grumman/Butkuse: [email protected]

Tom Poeling, P.E., CEM, CCP – Director Energy Solutions U.S. Engineeringe: [email protected]

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