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CIBSE Code M · Soft Landings · Independent

Commissioning strategy, clearly delivered.

Six CIBSE Code M stages, one independent voice — verified, witnessed and digitally handed over.

Methodology explainer

What is a Commissioning Strategy?

Select a governing pillar to explore how independent technical management ensures operational readiness and mitigates project risk.

M1 · Framework

CIBSE Code M Governing Framework

“Technical management steps, not just check-boxes.”

A compliant Commissioning Strategy is the master blueprint of your project. Following CIBSE Commissioning Code M guidelines, we do not simply test equipment at handover; we establish a progressive, documented path of design reviews, static verification, and dynamic balancing starting from day one of the design phase.

Design-stage commissionability reviews
Static and pre-commissioning verification
Dynamic balancing and IST progression

Governing standard

Code M

CIBSE Code M

Six stages. One auditable trail.

Select a stage to see its objective and the deliverables we hand over.

S1 · Setting the Baseline

Preparation & Briefing

Establish the project commissioning requirements, success criteria, roles, responsibilities and initial budgets.

Owner's Project Requirements (OPR) document
Commissioning Scope & Budget definition
Appointment of Commissioning Manager (CxM)
Initial Commissioning Responsibility Matrix

Example View

CIBSE Code M system-by-system tracker.

An example of the live, system-by-system progress dashboard your team will see inside the portal — every gate auditable, every milestone witnessed.

Progress Visualization

CIBSE Code M System Tracker

A linear progress dashboard visualizing commissioning gates on a system-by-system basis, designed for clear client progress reporting.

Project Audit Integrity

CIBSE Code M Gate Compliance

Active Building Subsystems

CIBSE Progressive Milestone Gate Tracker

AHU-01 Mechanical Ventilation (Air Handling Unit) Status

Static Verification

Prep & Checklist QA

Pre-Commissioning

System Energisation

Dynamic Balancing

Flow Proportional Regulation

Integrated Controls

Safety & Loop Interlocking

Witness & Handover

Operational Sign-Off

Currently Auditing: Phase 3

Dynamic Balancing

Lead: Commissioning Balancing Engineer

Setting the systems to work. Involves balancing fluid and air flow rates proportionally across all branch ducts, pipes, and grilles to within CIBSE Code M tolerances.

Required Technical Milestones

Proportional balancing of air grilles or water regulating valves

Setting main variable speed drive (VSD) system parameters

Verification of overall flows against Design Specifications

Recording final balanced flow metrics

Collaboration timeline

Who owns what, when.

A live map of commissioning milestones and the disciplines that move each one. PCM choreographs the programme — the team delivers the outcome.

Lead

Support

Witness

Inform

M01 · Milestone

Design Review & Commissionability

Specs, schematics and FDS pressure-tested before a single screw is turned.

Design Engineer

LeadDrives the deliverable to completion.

Main Contractor

SupportResources, inputs and verification.

MEP Sub-contractors

InformKept across decisions and outcomes.

PCM (Independent)

SupportResources, inputs and verification.

Owner & Operator

InformKept across decisions and outcomes.

Programme Timeline

Delivery phases at a glance.

A representative commissioning programme — schedule, progress and critical-path status across each milestone activity.

Milestone Activity

Schedule

Progress

Status

Commissioning Planning & Specifications

Months 1–3

100%

Complete

Commissionability Design Review (CIBSE Stage 2)

Months 2–3

100%

Complete

Installation Verification & Static Pressure Testing

Months 4–7

85%

Active

System Pre-Commissioning & Water Flushing

Months 7–8

20%

Active

Main Proportional Balancing (Air & Water)

Months 8–10

Scheduled

Integrated Systems Testing (IST) / Cause & Effect

Month 11

Scheduled

Handover Witnessing & Operator Training

Month 12

Scheduled

Seasonal Fine-Tuning & Extended Aftercare

Months 13–24

Planned

Code M Tracker

System verification, gate by gate.

Live status of each commissionable subsystem across the five CIBSE Code M verification gates. Click a cell to toggle.

Commissionable Subsystem

Static

Pre-Cx

Balance

Functional

Witnessed

Progress

LTHW Heating Loop (Primary Boiler Array)

Category: Water

100%

AHU-01 Mechanical Ventilation Unit

Category: Air

60%

Chilled Water Circulation Loop (CHW)

Category: Water

40%

Main BMS Control Network & Comms Bus

Category: Controls

20%

Booster Pump Set & CW Tank Storage Array

Category: Water

80%

Primary Toilet Extract Fan Stack

Category: Air

100%

BSRIA Soft Landings

From design intent to in-use performance.

Six phases that keep the design, build and operations teams aligned to the outcomes the owner actually wants.

Phase 1

Inception & Briefing

Target Outcome

Align client outcomes and expectation levels early in the project lifecycle.

Key Action

Assign a Soft Landings Champion and document clear operational performance targets.

Phase 2

Design

Target Outcome

Reality-check the design using feedback from existing building operations.

Key Action

Involve FM and end-users to review accessibility and maintainability.

Phase 3

Construction

Target Outcome

Maintain focus on operational performance targets during building assembly.

Key Action

Plan operational training schedules and preserve building system access.

Phase 4

Pre-Handover

Target Outcome

Transition smoothly into operation with trained maintenance staff.

Key Action

Execute systems training, operational drills and early building dry-runs.

Phase 5

Initial Aftercare

Target Outcome

On-site presence of the design and construction team at occupancy.

Key Action

Provide on-site assistance for the first few weeks, resolving teething issues immediately.

Phase 6

Extended Aftercare & POE

Target Outcome

Fine-tune systems and measure performance over years 1 to 3.

Key Action

Conduct Post-Occupancy Evaluations, gather energy data and review occupant comfort.

See it live

Watch CIBSE Code M come to life in the portal.

Open the seeded commissioning project and click through witness sheets, defect logs and Soft Landings dashboards — no sign-up.

Instant access — anonymous session
Real project data (Tower B — DC-04)
All modules unlocked

One click. Full portal.

Launches an anonymous session scoped to the seeded demo project. Nothing to install, nothing to sign.