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IAG JAPAN MAY 2021 66 been shown to use 25% less energy and 11% less water than traditional buildings. Green buildings also generate a 7% increase in asset value as a direct result. And while independent commissioning management can sometimes mean a marginal additional project expense during the construction period, those costs are redeemed many times over during subsequent years of operation. “Ideally, commissioning should be engaged from the earliest stage of the project,” Suarez says. “We consider this approach vital as it mitigates any points- of-failure by ensuring any problems come to light during this early commissioning stage. This avoids negative impacts that may be more difficult and costly to fix if discovered later on and provides greater confidence to the owner that building services will meet their design intent. “We see commissioning as a quality-oriented process where we work in conjunction with the owner, designer and construction team to seamlessly progress the advancement of the project and reduce risk for new constructions, refurbishments or fit- out projects. By doing so we ensure that building services systems meet defined objectives and operate and integrate optimally to meet the end users’ requirements and timelines. “This implies that engaging a commissioning management team like Commtech Asia will achieve a positive impact on the long-term energy savings and sustainability of the building.” FEATURES