SCS Engineers’ commissioning (Cx) and retro-commissioning (RCx) processes uncover conditions which impact the well-being of occupants and the efficient performance of the facility.
SCS’ Cx and RCx services include analyzing the major mechanical systems to identify opportunities for improvement in control strategies, physical conditions, and operational practices. In addition to saving energy, these steps reduce the costs of operating and maintaining a facility while improving occupant comfort and safety.
SCS provides Cx and RCx for healthcare, research, and laboratory facilities, as well as commercial buildings and educational institutions. We also conduct Cx and RCx operations for Federal, state, and municipal governments.
Hospitals, laboratories and universities often require unique retro-commissioning (RCx) processes in operating rooms, computer labs, and other areas where hazardous materials may be present.
SCS’s staff can identify energy-saving opportunities in a variety of areas, including:
Access Controls
Building Automation Systems
Data Centers
Electrical Distribution
Emergency Lighting
Emergency Power
HVAC/R Systems
Life Safety
Lighting Controls
Plumbing
Security Controls
Water System
The main objectives of retro-commissioning (RCx) are:
Meeting the facility requirements of occupants, owners, and operators
Improving occupant comfort and air quality
Reducing energy and water consumption and costs
Improving resource utilization efficiency
Optimizing building automation and control systems
Improving building operation and maintenance efficiency
Extending building systems life
Identifying needed repairs and implementing simple repairs
Identifying capital intensive corrective actions
Commissioning (Cx) objectives include:
Validating that owner requirements are reflected in the design documents and installed systems
Verifying proper installation and performance of building systems
Identifying, documenting, and tracking resolution of issues
Industrial energy management allows industrial manufacturers to leverage engineering analysis to lower operating costs and increase production efficiency.
SCS has conducted hundreds of projects to help companies find solutions to lower their electric, natural gas, liquid propane, and water utility costs. Our industrial energy management experts can identify improvements to a wide variety of processes and systems, targeting our investigations to best suit the needs of the customer.
SCS helps our clients by identifying and addressing the major consumers of energy by performing:
Compressed air audits
Compressed air leak surveys
Energy team training
Industrial HVAC/controls assessments
Industrial lighting assessments
Industrial refrigeration assessments
Process equipment energy assessments
Process heating assessments
Ventilation and indoor air quality resolution plans
