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He then looked at emerging technologies, focusing in specified project outcomes. This is because the following
particular on LoRaWAN – an open networking protocol types of risk will be managed much better:
designed to wirelessly connect ‘things’ to the internet
in regional, national or global networks. In this type of
network, traditional outstations will disappear because
devices will connect directly to the cloud. This topography Inaccurate and un- Unrealistic
will also have networks that will auto-discover. A LoRaWAN reviewed design commissioning
is illustrated below: programming and
information
costing

Incomplete,
incorrect, or Uncontrolled
out-of-sequence flushing and water
treatment
installation

Terry concluded his presentation by stating that planning
and control are key making Smart Buildings work, providing
the 4 recommendations shown below. Poor metering
Poor BMS function
• Take the time, cost and effort to clearly specify what is testing/witnessing strategy, testing
required at the start of the project and witnessing
• Properly evaluate cost saving opportunities that may
arise
• Take appropriate consideration of operating costs
• Ensure there is proper technical supervision of contract
delivery

Nick Till, Managing Director of Banyards then delivered Lack of acoustic Poor control
a presentation about commissioning management and testing and of statutory
handover.
witnessing authority testing
He stated that buildings need to be
operationally ready at handover,
perform to meet the specified
needs of the people that use,
manage, operate and maintain
them, and function safely and Poor functional Poor witnessing of
efficiently in the long-term
and environment cause and effect
This requires good management testing / and 3rd party life
of the following on-site witnessing safety interfaces
commissioning activities from the
new CIBSE Commissioning Code M – which continue the
sequence established earlier by Ted Pilbeam:

Lack of control Poorly controlled
and witnessing of handover

integrated system documentation
Nick stated that a well-executed commissioning process, testing and training
which starts during the design stage of a project, will help a
client and its appointed construction project team achieve