New extension to the Dental Medical Clinic in Spangdahlem

The extension to the dental clinic in Spangdahlem bundles the remote medical functions in one location in accordance with the Medical MILCON program adopted in 2008. The new building is connected to the existing building without barriers. The project also replaces the outdated energy supply in the existing building. The outdated infrastructure will also be replaced by a modern system that will reduce the inventory by 40%. 

During HOAI service phases 2 to 5 inclusive, the project was managed by another office. Alpha IC was asked to lead the project to success from HOAI service phase 6 onwards. Alpha IC was therefore responsible for four service phases (6-9). 

The project was implemented by the same general contractor who had already built the existing building. However, this advantage hardly came into play, as the new team was not familiar with the requirements at the time

Alpha IC was commissioned as a commissioning agent by the US State Office for Real Estate and Construction Management to manage and control the commissioning process and to carry out technical monitoring (measurement and verification). The CA's tasks include ensuring that the client's requirements are met. To this end, the commissioning manager continuously monitors the IBM-relevant processes, e.g. by checking documents, carrying out IBM control appointments and site inspections. Any deviations identified are pointed out and the necessary measures for rectification are requested from the general contractor. 

The aim of commissioning is to consider all technical systems of the various trades as a closed technical system and to carry out a comprehensive functional test across all trades in order to prove the required functionality of the entire system. A further aim is to implement the documentation requirements to ensure that operator responsibility is maintained from day one.

Together with the entire commissioning team, the commissioning agent ensures that the planned characteristics of the building operation are realized. Commissioning leads to risk minimization and is a relevant component of the economical use of resources during subsequent operation.