OUR PROCESS

Designed to Protect Your Investment

At Stakeholders Advocate, we go beyond the checklist. Our method isn’t just about compliance, it’s about ensuring your property performs better, lasts longer, and holds more value. We bridge the gap between modern construction possibilities and real-world outcomes.

What Working With Us Looks Like

Our Commissioning Process

At Stakeholders Advocate, we partner with you from concept to completion—ensuring every system performs as intended, on schedule, and within budget. Here’s how we do it:

1. Initial Owner Meeting & Pre‑Design

Align on Needs & RFP Requirements

  • Initial Owner Kick‑off: Meet with the owner to capture their vision, performance goals, and critical success factors.

  • Develop Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR): Translate those needs into a clear, concise OPR document—ensuring it contains all the key criteria for the upcoming RFP.

  • RFP Support: Provide guidance on structuring the RFP package so designers and builders bid accurately to meet the OPR.

Key Deliverables

  • Initial Meeting Minutes & Action Item Log

  • Finalized Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR)

  • RFP Outline & Submission Instructions

Early‑Stage Quality Control

  • Review drawings and specifications for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, renewable energy, and specialty systems.

  • Identify and resolve potential conflicts, code issues, and constructability concerns.

  • Recommend design optimizations to improve efficiency, reliability, and maintainability.

Key Deliverables

  • Design Review Report with actionable comments

  • Updated Basis of Design (if applicable)

On‑Site Verification

  • Conduct periodic site visits to verify equipment installation, ductwork routing, wiring, and controls.

  • Perform pre‑functional checklists to confirm mechanical and electrical systems are installed correctly.

  • Facilitate regular stakeholder coordination meetings to address emerging issues immediately.

Key Deliverables

  • Installation Verification Checklists

  • Site Visit Reports

System Start‑Up & Testing

  • Execute comprehensive functional tests (e.g., airflow, temperature control, safety interlocks) per ASHRAE and industry standards.

  • Simulate real‑world operating conditions to verify performance, control sequences, and energy efficiency.

  • Document all test results and performance metrics for transparent stakeholder review.

Key Deliverables

  • Functional Test Procedures

  • Test Reports with observations, data logs, and punch‑list items

Empowering Your Team

  • Deliver tailored training sessions for operators and maintenance staff—covering system operation, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.

  • Provide clear, concise O&M manuals, sequences of operation, and as‑built documentation.

  • Host a formal turnover meeting to review performance outcomes and ensure open communication channels.

Key Deliverables

  • Training Materials & Attendance Records

  • Operations & Maintenance Manuals

  • Final Commissioning Report

Ensuring Lasting Performance

  • Perform a warranty‑period site visit (typically 6–12 months post‑occupancy) to verify that systems continue to operate per project goals.

  • Address any emerging issues, fine‑tune controls, and update documentation as needed.

  • Collect stakeholder feedback to drive continuous improvement on future projects.

Key Deliverables

  • Post‑Occupancy Commissioning Report

  • Updated Systems Optimization Recommendations

By following this structured, transparent process:

  • Owners gain confidence that their investment will deliver promised performance and efficiency.

  • Designers & Contractors benefit from early‑issue resolution, reducing rework and schedule delays.

  • End Users enjoy comfortable, reliable spaces that meet their needs today—and adapt to tomorrow’s demands.

Don’t Let Hidden Issues Surface Later

Most problems in construction don’t show up right away. Our process is designed to catch them before they cost you time, money, or peace of mind.

A Friendly Team You Can Count On

We know construction projects can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. At Stakeholders Advocate, we’re not just experts in building science, we’re partners who guide you through every step with clarity, care, and professionalism.

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Whether you're planning a new project or need expert eyes on an existing one, we’re here to help.