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A complex, Level IV security-rated facility facilities such as Constitution Center has extremely demanding operational requirements that merit much more rigorous commissioning efforts than most other buildings. Not only does this drive up costs, but also the benefits. From the very beginning of this $220 million office renovation project, the largest ever undertaken in the nation, David Nassif Associates has employed a holistic approach to this undertaking; demanding a commissioning process and bringing together a team that offer commensurate breadth, depth, and experience. This approach assured the utmost confidence in Constitutions Center’s level of safety, reliability and cost-effective operations. Working together during the design phase as well as monitoring implementation during the construction phase, our team has been able to affirm a more efficient process. Some of the recognized industry leaders working on Constitution Center include Facility Dynamics, as the equipment commissioning agent; Smith Group engineers, as the final systems commissioning agent; and Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, as the building envelope commissioning agent. By making commissioning a key element of this project, David Nassif Associates is able to assure a smooth, systematic approach to final commissioning; enhancing our ability to main schedule, budget and quality control.