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Testing, Commissioning & Engineering Analysis

Testing, Adjusting & Balancing (TAB)

Measuring and adjusting airflow and water flow to meet design intent.

Overview

Air and water delivered where design says they should be.

Even a well-designed system performs poorly if airflow and water flow are not set correctly. Testing, adjusting and balancing brings each system to its design values and records the result.

SPC measures, adjusts and documents flows across air and hydronic systems, improving comfort, protecting equipment and reducing wasted energy.

Where it applies

Unbalanced systems waste energy and leave spaces too hot or too cold. Balancing brings flows back to design values.

Testing, Adjusting & Balancing (TAB)Testing, Commissioning & Engineering Analysis

Scope and capability

What we deliver

Defined scope items, each coordinated with the other building systems.

Air balancing

Measurement and adjustment of supply, return and extract airflows to design values.

Hydronic balancing

Water flow setting for chilled and hot water systems and terminal units.

Fan and pump performance

Verification of equipment duty against design and manufacturer data.

Room pressure checks

Pressure relationships measured between spaces where required.

Final report

Measured values, instruments used and any deviations clearly recorded.

Why it matters

Built around performance

01

Comfort in every zone

Balanced systems deliver the right conditions in every space.

02

Efficient plant

Correct flows avoid over-pumping and over-ventilating.

03

Documented performance

Reports give owners a baseline for the future.

How we work

A clear path from brief to handover

01

Prepare

Review design data and confirm systems are ready.

02

Measure

Take initial readings with calibrated instruments.

03

Adjust

Set dampers, valves and drives to design flows.

04

Report

Issue final measured values and observations.

Deliverables

What you receive

  • Balancing report with measured values
  • Instrument calibration records
  • Deviation and recommendation notes
  • Marked-up drawings with settings

Suitable sectors

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Short answers to what clients usually ask before starting.

Is balancing needed in a new building?

Yes. Systems rarely perform correctly until flows have been measured and set, so balancing is a key step before handover.

Can you rebalance an older system?

Yes. Rebalancing helps where layouts have changed or comfort complaints arise, and gives a fresh baseline.

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Share the scope, location and timeline. Our engineers will review it and respond with the right next step.