For projects being constructed following performance-based code standards, building envelope commissioning may be required. Building envelope commissioning involves more rigorous compliance testing, including whole building air leakage testing, among others.
Project close out
The last element in the project cycle involves ensuring all deficiencies identified during the construction sequence are corrected. Project records, reporting and contract close out documentation is gathered and provided to the client. Warranties for various systems are also provided.
Conclusion
As climate continues to change, and more severe weather events and temperature fluctuations occur, susceptibility to water intrusion through the building envelope will increase. Builders have to understand these moisture control concepts going forward so they can be integrated into renovations or new builds. It is important to stay ahead of this curve so the potential for health and safety concerns and building degradation stay at a minimum.
Authors
David Muise is the national practice leader with the Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) group. As national practice leader, David’s focus is on the technical performance of his team, to ensure his clients receive consistent
and responsive superior service in every region and across Pinchin’s Indoor Environmental Quality offerings. Muise works closely with clients in several sectors, including: commercial, institutional, health care, education, and construction. He works closely with the firm’s local offices to support national and local
clients, as an integral partner in ongoing maintenance and compliance.
Gord Rajewski is the national practice leader and business leader at Building Science and Sustainability(BSS) group and has been employed by Pinchin Ltd. since 2018. Rajewski holds an honours diploma in building construction engineering technology from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He has more than 39 years of building envelope and roof consulting experience and has undertaken projects throughout Canada, parts of the U.S., and completed one assignment in Africa.
