The U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED^® certification offers a blueprint for creating “perfect” buildings; buildings that serve as landmarks for the environment, community and owners. As those in the industry are aware, the Commissioning process is a highly effective method to improve the performance of building systems and equipment. It’s no surprise, then, that the USGBC realized the intent of Commissioning went hand-in-hand with the goals of LEED^®. As a result, Commissioning is an integral – and required - component of LEED^® certification.

Within the LEED^® rating system, Commissioning is divided into two levels: 1.) Fundamental Building Systems Commissioning, and 2.) Additional Commissioning. Fundamental Building Systems Commissioning is a mandatory prerequisite for LEED^® certification and verifies and ensures that fundamental building elements and systems are designed, installed and calibrated to operate as intended. Additional Commissioning is one of the 69 optional credits than can be applied to help reach LEED^® certification. Its goal is to provide the owner with even greater value by accomplishing additional tasks that help reduce design and construction rework. It also assists operation's staff in maintaining the building's peak performance over the long term.

Farnsworth Group is a strong advocate of better building design through Commissioning and LEED^® certification. The Company has some of the industry’s most experienced and recognized experts in Commissioning and LEED^® certification. Internally, Farnsworth Group has established a “Green Team” made up of the Company’s senior Architects, Engineers, Commissioning experts and LEED^® Accredited Professionals. Together, they work with clients, developers and contractors to successfully complete Commissioning, LEED^® certification and green building design. The “Green Team” is led by the Company’s Chairman of the Board. That level of leadership represents Farnsworth Group’s serious commitment and approach to LEED^® and Commissioning services.

Our staff includes Commissioning experts who are also LEED^® Accredited Professionals. They understand the full value of Commissioning and how the two fit together. Our Commissioning and LEED^® professionals are complemented by a full-service engineering and architectural staff. The team forms an unbeatable combination of expertise that marries the knowledge of how buildings are designed, built and operated with the goals of Commissioning and LEED^® certification.

To learn more about LEED™ and its rating requirements, visit the U.S. Green Building Council.