You are on page 1of 18

Our philosophy:

Simple, clean, informative, easy

VIRTUAL COMMISSIONING
web-based, collaborative commissioning
INTRODUCING CX 2.0 Improving the Experience

Cx 2.0 – a new approach


 Focuses on the user experience For many people,
and the user interface commissioning is a ‘black
hole’ that remains a mystery
 The “user” is everyone involved
to all but the initiated.
in the process: the owner,
designer, contracting team and It can be a frustrating
the commissioning authority process, because you can
 Incorporates a variety of
feel like you don’t have a
good sense of control.
technologies
INTRODUCING CX 2.0 Improving the Experience

Cx
Cx 2.0
2.0 changes
changes the
the place
place settings.
settings.

ItIt suggests
suggests that
that the
the Owner Designer
Commissioning
Commissioning Authority
Authority is
is no
no
Owner
longer
longer at at the
the center
center of
of the
the
process.
process. Cx Team

The
The team
team is.
Authority
is.
Contractors Commissioning
And
And the
the team
team needs
needs thethe proper
proper
tools
tools to
to manage
manage andand perform
perform their
their
job.
job.They
They need
need this
this in
in order
order to
to be
be
effective
effective..
INTRODUCING CX 2.0 Improving the Experience

At it’s core, Cx 2.0 focuses on people

People work, and think, in a


variety of ways
Work is becoming increasingly
paperless
Business is becoming more and
more connected and virtual

We tend to prefer simple, clean tools and


easy ways of doing things
CX 1.0 – THE OLD WAY Puts the process over the experience

While the traditional process is well-thought out,


the way it comes across is not

Hard to grasp process


– no dashboard view

Mounds of paperwork
– needs a search tool

Same frustrations every time – everyone wants to


know what’s next, what do I do, when?

Not built to last – and all that paperwork collects dust


Our conversations with owners, designers,
contractors and Cx firms reveal some interesting
WANTS & NEEDS things

Demand Vision
Sustainable, Get rid of the paper
sustainable, sustainable

Better access Put it on the web

Too confusing Make it easy to understand at-a-glance

Make it manageable Provide a dashboard view, task lists,


milestones – great organization

It never gets read Provide easy access & search tools


SOLUTIONS
So what’s available for commissioning?
Traditional approach – desktop software

Example 1: MS Project

Some CxA’s have been using this for


years , but mostly as an internal tool
for the CxA

Primarily designed for the PM

Can now share data on the web


SOLUTIONS
So what’s available for commissioning?
A robust web-based commissioning tool

Example 2: Vela Systems

Recently released Cx component

Capture’s information electronically


Instant reporting; collaborative

Tablet PC

BIM add-on available


SOLUTIONS
So what’s available for commissioning?
A clean & simple web-based approach

Example 3: VirtualCx

Light & easy for anyone to use

Unlimited users

Accessible from any device

Tier 4 data centers – highly secure

iPad supported
VirtualCx is designed to work on the majority of commissioning
projects. It’s small enough for a small project and a one man
team, yet flexible enough to handle medium and large projects
requiring large teams and unlimited users.
VIRTUALCX
Features
A clean & simple web-based approach

VirtualCx
• Easy-to-use Dashboard
• Task List
• Track Issues
• Assign Issues to multiple users
• Print reports to PDF or Excel
• Create Milestones
• Message Center
• Notebook
• File Sharing
VIRTUALCX
Our philosophy:
Features Simple, clean, informative, easy

A clean & simple web-based approach

Dashboard – simple, tabbed browsing


VIRTUALCX
Features
A clean & simple web-based approach

Track tasks/issues – transparent to entire team

Past Due
notification
% complete
Critical issue
Multiple people can be assigned

Check boxes make it simple Quantity of open


issues/tasks
VIRTUALCX
Features
A clean & simple web-based approach

Milestones – stay in the know, predict risks

Shows late & completed milestones

Milestones can be linked


to tasks/issues

Easy calendar look-aheads


Past Due items in red
VIRTUALCX
Features
A clean & simple web-based approach

Reports – Instant updates, print to PDF & Excel

Highly informative reports


RED – Past Due
GREEN - Complete
Easy to manage from the iPad
In the field or remotely
VIRTUALCX
Features
A clean & simple web-based approach

Resources – create links to offsite resources

Example 1: Link sends the user


to a video explaining Cx

Example 2: Link sends the user


to a training article
VIRTUALCX
Features
A clean & simple web-based approach

Cx Files – all in one place, easy file sharing

Files are tagged in commissioning-relevant categories


making it easy to search & locate
VIRTUALCX
Features
A clean & simple web-based approach

Plans – Three Levels

FREE – the Commissioning Provider includes VirtualCx as


basic an added value to their commissioning services. Unlimited
users. Project remains active until 12 months after
Substantial Completion.

MONTHLY – Fee based on per project basis. Unlimited


premium users. Project remains active until 12 months after
Substantial Completion.

ADDED FEE – Same as one of the above, but adds on-line


advanced test writing and template-based test forms that can be
filled out in the field via the web. SOON TO BE RELEASED.

ACTIVE PROJECT - fully active, all features, files, tasks,


messages, etc., can be accessed and used.

INACTIVE PROJECT - placed in storage. Nothing can be


accessed unless the project is reactivated. Fee required to
reactivate a project.
VIRTUALCX
Resources
Virtual Commissioning Inc.

Our Three Services

Our firm provides submittal-ready, project-customized


1-877-381.6586
deliverables commissioning deliverables, including Commissioning
Plans, Test Procedures, Final Reports and LEED Systems
Manuals. We are utilized by firms, nationwide.

Need field testing, a commissioning authority for a data


cx services center, hospital, school or other project? We also provide
site inspections, design reviews, retro-commissioning, etc.

Web-based commissioning services, including VirtualCx - a


virtualcx collaborative software environment. Coming soon: on-line
tests – fill out your tests using customized templates.

BUILDING COMMISSIONING BLOG – the largest building


commissioning blog in the United States. FREE.

BUILDING COMMISSIONING NEWSLETTER - emailed


monthly to your inbox. FREE.

You might also like