While buildings will always have unique characteristics, there are a number of strategies that can help close the gap between the expected and realized energy performance. This paper presents common issues that arise from the design phase to ongoing operation of buildings. The paper focuses on monitoring-based commissioning using real time data and advanced software analytics to uncover and resolve problems. Real world examples are presented to showcase the challenges faced with complex equipment operation. Examples of technical issues uncovered during commissioning will be provided along with solutions to reduce these issues in the future.
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