《CX-Magee_NCBC2016》.pdf

National Conference on Building Commissioning: May 2-4, 2007 Training Commissioning Technicians Jim Magee Facility Commissioning Group Associated Air Balance Council Commissioning Group (ACG) Synopsis With the advancement of commissioning services throughout the construction industry, provider firms have increasingly utilized technicians and testing specialists to execute commissioning processes, particularly on larger, more complicated projects. Individuals qualified to perform specialty testing in various purviews require an understanding of commissioning methodolgy to augment their technical field of expertise relative to the mission of incorporating data and information within the context of a commissioning plan. Whereas ever more abundant educational and training resources are available for owners, designers and commissinng authorities, relatively few avenues exist for technicians to receive training and certification in the commissioning process. This paper explores the needs and resources available and under development for obtaining and training technical personnel to support commissioning activities. The construction industry offers a diverse variety of specially trained personnel qualified to handle most commissioning assignments; however, commissioning services providers recognize that an additional level of familiarization with commissioning practices is beneficial for those individuals to incorporate their work into the commissioning documentation stream. We will explore the various organization