Who is responsible for attending meetings during the Pre-Design Phase?

• A. CxA
• B. Project Manager
• C. Architect
• D. Contractor

Answer: (A)

In the Pre-Design phase, the key need is to establish how the building will be verified against the owner's performance requirements. The Commissioning Authority leads these early meetings to capture owner expectations, align design decisions with verification criteria, and outline the commissioning approach from the start. Their involvement ensures which systems will be commissioned are identified early, test criteria are defined, and roles, responsibilities, and required documentation are agreed among the team, reducing the risk of changes and rework later. Other team members—architect, project manager, and contractor—participate as needed, but the CxA is the one responsible for setting up the commissioning strategy and ensuring the owner’s goals are woven into the project plan.