Hudson Yards’ Luxury Department Store Enjoys the Full Benefits of Commissioning

Commissioning is crucial for newly installed equipment because its process of detailed testing and inspections ensures equipment will be installed per the approved design. As a result, equipment can work at peak performance to maximize energy efficiency and its lifespan. More importantly, commissioning prevents engineering and safety problems caused by improperly / incorrectly installed equipment, thereby eliminating expensive and time-consuming repairs. Due to the importance of energy efficiency and safety, New York City mandates commissioning for all newly installed equipment.

In order to make sure all equipment would be installed correctly, our commissioning engineers regularly conducted functional performance testing (FPT) and equipment inspections and verifications throughout the year-long construction phase. Moreover, they coordinated meetings with all relevant project stakeholders, including the owner, managers, engineers, and contractors, to keep all parties informed, so corrective measures could be done timely. Upon completion of all the corrective actions, EN-POWER GROUP inspected and verified that all measures were done properly. A final commissioning report was prepared to summarize all corrected deficiencies upon the completion of construction.

EN-POWER GROUP’s commissioning engineers’ hands-on project management and deep equipment knowledge led to timely completion of all HVAC equipment commissioning prior to Neiman Marcus’s grand opening. Most important of all, the department store can enjoy the full benefits of commissioning, including optimized equipment performance, energy savings, enhanced safety, and longer equipment lifespan.