Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx), also known as envelope commissioning, is a process for evaluating and verifying the performance of a building’s enclosure throughout design and construction. CR-BPS works with owners, architects, engineers and contractors to identify potential problems, review enclosure design and details, and use field observation and testing to verify performance.
Enclosure problems can become expensive when they are discovered after construction. BECx helps project teams address potential issues earlier and make informed decisions about building performance.
Investigate potential design and construction issues while there is still time to address them.
Use testing, observation and analysis to determine whether enclosure systems are performing as intended.
Reduce the risk of moisture damage, premature deterioration, energy loss and costly repairs.
Connect enclosure design and construction decisions back to the Owner’s Project Requirements and project performance goals.
BECx works best when it starts early and stays connected to the project. CR-BPS works with the project team throughout design and construction to identify risks, evaluate enclosure details and verify performance.
Establish the Owner’s Project Requirements and define enclosure performance goals at the beginning of the project.
Review enclosure assemblies, details, materials and specifications to identify potential performance risks before construction.
Observe installation and use targeted testing to evaluate critical enclosure components and identify issues in the field.
Document findings and help verify that the completed enclosure meets the project’s performance requirements.
A building enclosure is a system. Walls, roofs, windows, doors, air barriers, insulation and moisture-control layers all need to work together. CR-BPS applies building science to understand how these systems interact and to help address:
Moisture • Air Leakage • Thermal Performance • Water Management • Condensation • Durability
Whether you’re planning a new building or investigating an existing one, the goal is the same:
understand how the enclosure is performing and determine what needs to happen next.
CR-BPS brings building science and commissioning expertise to complex building projects. CR-BPS is accredited through the University of Wisconsin College of Engineering as a Building Enclosure Commissioning Process Provider and holds the BECxP and CxA+BE designations.
Whether you're planning a new project or dealing with an existing building problem, CR-BPS can help you understand your enclosure and make better performance decisions.
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