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The article discusses the control submittal review and controls integration process in heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. Topics covered include the focus of the process on confirming that the controls of the system are effectively integrated with on-board controllers. Also mentioned is the need for controls contractors to be deeply knowledgeable with this process.

The article presents the author's views on substantial completion and trend of owners that accept buildings as substantially complete even when mechanical and electrical systems are not fully integrated and incomplete. She explains that most owners just want results and are no longer interested in details. The author suggests that owners must promote functional testing to determine the outcomes and efficiency of HVAC systems.

The article discusses the commissioning of an office building for expansion. It notes that the commissioning team conducted functional performance tests at the end of construction and confirmed that all the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems performed as intended. Moreover, the design and construction commissioning process was intended to match system integration, setpoints, and control sequences to the dynamic needs of building occupants and processes.

Discusses the advantages of preparing systems operating procedures (SOP) during the building design and construction stage. Role of facilities management professionals in formulating the SOP; Need for the design and construction team to collaborate with the controls contractor in preparing the building operational instructions; Implications for the operability and maintainability of building systems.