Client requirement

The client required comprehensive commissioning management to ensure that the fit-out phases of their live facility were delivered fully in line with the design intent. This required a commissioning approach that carefully controlled risk while integrating new systems with those installed during Phase 1. A high level of documentation accuracy and process clarity was essential, reflecting the end‑user’s strong emphasis on traceability, quality assurance, and robust demonstration of compliance with design requirements.

What we did

Operational Intelligence, now part of MiCiM, was appointed as the Commissioning Manager, responsible for leading, coordinating, and monitoring the full commissioning process. This role included providing assurance to the client that all critical systems were commissioned safely, correctly, and in accordance with the project’s performance criteria.

OI’s involvement began during Stage 4 design, where the team carried out a detailed design and commissionability review. This early intervention identified enhancements incorporated by the design team, strengthening the project’s commissioning readiness.

During the commissioning phase, OI implemented a formal Authorisation to Proceed (ATP) process. This provided structured sign‑off at every stage of commissioning, ensuring that each test activity was approved, controlled, and fully documented before progressing. The infrastructure consisted of three distributed redundant power streams and the indirect evaporative cooling units. OI supported the project team in managing the risks of working in a live facility during system modification and testing.

The end‑user placed a high priority on documentation, and OI responded with a thorough review of Levels 1–3 commissioning paperwork. The team also developed tracking tools to monitor commissioning progress and to ensure that issues were captured and closed out efficiently. For Levels 4 and 5, OI authored comprehensive test scripts in collaboration with the design team, client, operations personnel, and subcontractors. Workshop sessions used thumbnail sketches to facilitate dialogue and ensure a shared understanding of the testing methodology.

End result

The structured commissioning approach provided strong assurance that all systems were delivered in line with design requirements, while effectively managing the risks associated with testing on a live campus. The project success led to OI’s commissioning appointment for multiple phases on the same campus.