What technicians are responsible for each phase of a ventilation project?

A controlled ventilation project consists of several phases and in each of them a specific specialist plays a key role. But who are they exactly? Without a doubt, this is a question of great interest for all those considering executing one.

Ventilation Project

Every ventilation project in a building fundamentally consists of seven well-defined phases. Let's look at them.

1. Request

This is the first phase. In it, the architect or engineer contacts the installing company exposing their needs for ventilation in homes, in offices, or in any other type of space.

2. Sizing and design

Here, based on the plans provided by the technical professional, the system that provides the adequate levels of ventilation in the building is designed. The choice of BIM methodology and the use of intelligent 3D models becomes crucial at this point.

3. Measurements and budget

Once the project is developed, the necessary measurements are taken, and the price for installation and commissioning is calculated. If the budget is accepted, it moves to the fourth phase.

4. On-site support

This is the execution phase. During this phase, the installers are responsible for placing the components of the ventilation system according to the plans.

5. Commissioning

The moment of truth. If everything has been done well, the tests and verifications will yield positive results. This will imply that the ventilation system operates correctly and is suitable for ventilation of homes or other spaces.

6. Technical documentation and certification

At this point, the system is ready to be used. Only certifying the installation remains to ensure its maximum quality.

7. Warranty and after-sales service

The last phase of all and the one that takes the longest time. In this phase, technical advisors provide support to the client aiming to respect the design and sizing of the project. This ensures the highest possible level of efficiency.

What specialist is responsible for each phase?

Now we know the phases of any ventilation project, something that is essential to comply with the European EcoDesign regulation. But who are the responsible professionals for its execution? Specifically, they are the following.

Designers

They are responsible for managing requests and performing sizing and measurements, that is, they execute the first three phases of the project. Generally, they are engineers specialized in calculation, cost estimation, building design, and budget preparation.

Installers

In this case, we talk about the people who are responsible for executing the project in the building, or in other words, the fourth phase. They use the previously developed plans and designs to carry it out and are always supervised by the designer.

Technical advisors

Technical advisors are responsible for the last three phases of the ventilation project. We talk, of course, about commissioning and verification, technical documentation and certification, and after-sales service. Most of their work takes place in this final stage, as it is when clients need the most assistance.

The work of all these professionals is fundamental both for discovering which ventilation network best adapts to a specific project and for designing, installing, and supervising it. These are, in summary, all the stages of a controlled mechanical ventilation project. Systems that increase comfort, energy efficiency, and the healthiness of indoor spaces.