Typical Commercial Building Phases of Delivery
To maximize the efficiency of a commercial building project, owners and project teams progress through a series of delivery phases to develop, model, test, construct, and verify project details along the way. This iterative design process is essential to achieving optimal energy use and cost efficiency in any building project. Select a phase of delivery below to learn more and connect with resources that outline energy saving potentials.
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Scoping and Predesign
Collective discussions about building purpose and functionality; data gathering, project mapping, site analysis, setting energy goals, preliminary modeling and cost analysis
Procurement
Request for Proposal issued for building materials and labor; design teams develop and deliver proposal responses
Conceptual Design
Modeling, architecture planning, identifying barriers, evaluating detailed cost and performance goals
Construction
Translating design into construction plans; site setup, material transport, labor coordination, and building construction
Commissioning
Verifying actual system performance, operations, and energy use relative to project specifications
Compliance and Rating
Audit of building performance relative to industry codes and standards
Operations and Maintenance
Continued commissioning; operation of systems, maintenance planning, and benchmarking relative to building energy goals
Renovation and Retrofit
Modifications to existing buildings that improve efficiency or decrease energy demand
Search for Resources by Phase
Browse resources for each phase of delivery in the Commercial Building Resource Database. Select a delivery phase from the menu below to view tools, case studies, reports, related websites and more that apply to that phase.