Commercial Office Fit-Out - 21 Moorfields

Client: International Bank

Size: 564,000 sq. ft.

Appointment: Commissioning Agent (CxA)

The project involved a new fit-out for an international bank, incorporating a range of high-end trading environments, general office spaces, client meeting areas, dining and restaurant facilities, an auditorium, and wellness amenities. The scope included the implementation of critical and non-critical infrastructure systems to support operations.

Systems Commissioned
The fit-out required commissioning and integration of multiple systems, including:

• Electrical: Critical & Non-Critical LV Distribution, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

• Mechanical: Critical Room A/C, Low-Temperature Hot Water (LTHW), Chilled Water (CW)

• Fire & Safety: Fire Alarm (FA), Public Address & Voice Alarm (PAVA), Fire Protection

• Building Management: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Energy Management System (EMS), Building Management System (BMS), Intelligent Building (BOS)

Commissioning Approach
Early engagement was key to ensuring a seamless commissioning process. The approach included:

• Cx Review & Programme Review: Conducted early-stage reviews to align commissioning strategies with project objectives.

• Sectional Handovers: Facilitated commissioning and testing reviews to support phased completion and handover.

• Dependencies & System Review: Assessed interdependencies across systems and key assets for seamless integration.

• HLT/FPT Coordination: Managed the coordination of Heat Load Test (HLT) and Fire Protection Testing (FPT), ensuring alignment with reissued specifications.

• C&E Pathway Development: Issued pathway to Commissioning & Execution (C&E) comments based on programme assessments.

• Integrated System Testing (IST): Engaged Commissioning Contractors (CxC) and main contractors to develop an IST plan aligned with phased floor-by-floor and RR2 handover dates.

Added Value

• Early engagement for Cx review and Cx programme review.

• Commissioning & testing reviews to facilitate sectional handovers.

• Dependencies/assets/system review.

• Coordination of HLT/FPT requirements and reissue of specifications.

• Pathway to C&E comments issued based on programme reviews.

• Engagement of CxC & contractors to develop IST in line with floor-by-floor & RR2 handover dates as per programme requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Development of commissioning QA/QC checklist templates.

• Define testing criteria and requirements.

• Collaborate with the MC to coordinate commissioning activities.

• Sample witness systems based upon agreed percentage, validating design parameters.

• Witness the functional testing of all systems, including FPT & IST testing.

• Collaborate with MC & TSM to develop an IST testing script.

• Authorise commissioning/testing results and record all commissioning issues via AIR.

• Review training proposals and ensure training is completed.

• Review of O&M manuals.

Outcome & Impact
The commissioning strategy ensured compliance with performance specifications, timely completion of sectional handovers, and operational readiness. The engagement of all stakeholders facilitated a smooth transition from construction to operational use, aligning with the client’s high standards for their new workspace.

Conclusion
Through proactive commissioning management, system integration, and early-stage planning, the fit-out at 21 Moorfields was successfully executed, delivering a high-quality, intelligent, and efficient workspace for the international bank. This project serves as a benchmark for complex, high-end financial sector fit-outs.