Testing & Commissioning

Handover is the moment of truth for every building system. Our Testing & Commissioning team prepares the plan for functional and integrated systems tests, coordinates testing with the contractor and project team, and evaluates the results. Systems are verified both individually and under real operating scenarios, so the building is ready for reliable operation at handover.

Grinity’s Testing & Commissioning services provide systematic verification that technical and technology systems work correctly and are ready for safe, reliable operation. We prepare the plan for functional and integrated systems tests, coordinate the testing process and evaluate the results in cooperation with the client, the contractor and the project team.

The aim is to verify that each system works correctly not only on its own, but also as part of an interconnected whole, in line with the design documentation, technical requirements and the building’s operational needs. The investor gets greater assurance that the building will be ready for operation at handover.

Testing & Commissioning is particularly suitable for:

New buildings and major refurbishments with extensive MEP systems
Office, hotel, retail and residential projects
Industrial, logistics and technically complex facilities
Projects with high requirements for operational reliability and energy efficiency
Buildings where the interaction of multiple technical systems must be verified before handover

Key benefits of Testing & Commissioning:

Systematic verification that each technical and technology system works correctly
Checks of how the systems interact and whether they are set up correctly
Early identification of faults and deficiencies before handover
A clearly defined and coordinated testing and commissioning process
Greater operational reliability and confidence when taking over the completed building
Lower future operating costs thanks to optimally configured systems

Verifying performance before the building goes into operation

At the start of the process, we prepare the plan for functional and integrated systems tests, setting out their scope, sequence, the responsibilities of each participant and the required deliverables. We coordinate the tests so that each system is verified not only on its own, but also in its interaction with other systems and under real operating scenarios.

During testing, our specialists take an active role, monitor how the tests are carried out, and evaluate the results. We discuss any deficiencies with the client and the contractor and check that they are rectified. The outcome is an expert basis for accepting the systems and putting the building into full operation.

Project Management

Every construction project brings together investors, architects, designers, contractors and specialists, and someone has to keep them all moving in the same direction. Our Project Managers coordinate every participant from preparation to handover, manage the schedule, milestones and risks, and use Grinity’s own standardized methodology to give investors a clear view of where the project stands.

Detail Project Management

Cost Management

How much will the project really cost, and what will each change do to the final figure? Our Cost Managers answer these questions at every stage. We prepare and refine cost estimates, run and evaluate bids, check change orders, invoices and payment applications, and offer design-to-cost and bank monitoring, so the budget stays transparent from the first estimate to the final account.

Detail Cost Management

Technical Supervision

Quality problems are easiest to fix while the building is still under construction. Our Technical Supervisors check that the works follow the approved design documentation, method statements and inspection and test plans, record defects in digital applications and track their rectification. At handover, investors can be confident that what they receive matches what they ordered.

Detail Technical Supervision

MEP Advisory

Our MEP Advisory services brings in-house mechanical and electrical specialists into the project from day one. We help define the concept and technical brief, review the design, optimize solutions for cost, energy performance and maintenance, and support contractor selection. During construction, we supervise the MEP works and organize Testing & Commissioning before the systems go live.

Detail MEP Advisory

Health & Safety Coordination and Management

When several contractors work on site at the same time, safety depends on coordination. As Health and Safety Coordinators, we prepare and update the health and safety plan, monitor risks arising from overlapping works, carry out regular site inspections and chair safety meetings. Investors get an ongoing picture of site safety and support in meeting their legal obligations.

Detail Health & Safety Coordination and Management

Value Engineering

Value Engineering is not about cutting corners. It is about finding the solution that delivers the best overall value. We review the concept, use of space, materials, standards and construction methods, then develop alternatives and assess their impact on cost, schedule, quality and operation, giving investors a clear comparison of options before key decisions are made.

Detail Value Engineering

Program Management

For investors and corporate clients running several projects at once, the challenge is seeing the whole picture. Our Program Management sets up one framework, one set of processes and one reporting format across the entire portfolio. Consolidated data and clear dashboards show schedules, costs, risks and interdependencies at a glance, so management can set priorities with confidence.

Detail Program Management

Design Management

Good design starts with a clear brief. Our Design Managers help investors define their requirements, prepare documents such as a Design Brief or White Book, and coordinate the architect, designers and specialists throughout the design process. Systematic review and approval of each documentation stage keeps the design on schedule and limits costly changes once construction begins.

Detail Design Management

Design Check

Before documentation goes out to bid, it pays to have it checked by someone who did not draw it. Our independent Design Check reviews each design stage for technical accuracy, completeness and coordination between disciplines. We log comments, discuss them with the responsible designer and verify they are incorporated into the final issue, reducing the risk of surprises on site.

Detail Design Check

Shadow Design

The architect and designers create the design. We protect the investor’s interests. Our Shadow Design service brings an independent expert perspective while the design is being developed: we challenge technical solutions, flag risks and propose alternatives. This is especially valuable for international clients who need their own standards applied in local conditions.

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Contract Advisory

A contract determines exactly what will be built, at what cost and by when. Our technical Contract Advisory brings the perspective of construction specialists to the work of the client’s legal team. From construction contracts and LoIs to lease agreements and SPAs, we make sure scope, quality, price, schedule, responsibilities and handover conditions are clearly defined.

Detail Contract Advisory