I am a strong proponent of planning ahead for successful functional performance testing. This is why commissioning starts in the design phase, continues through construction, and culminates (doesn’t ...

As noted in last month’s column, accessibility to mechanical, electrical, and control system components is critical for sustainable systems operation. However, the design and construction industry is ...

Commissioning an offshore drilling rig verifies that every system—from well control to power and marine—is installed, cleaned, calibrated, function-tested, integrated, and proven safe for drilling ...

Imagine spending millions of dollars on a building that will support your mission, but then when you move in, nothing works as intended. It’s why building commissioning is one of the best risk ...

With the pressure to bring solar projects online quickly and under budget, third-party commissioning can often be overlooked.

When embarking on multifamily building projects, there is a key component to ensuring your project is successful: commissioning. Commissioning ensures your building functions per the owner’s plans, ...

What happens after the design? An overview of the engineering side of commissioning and why they are critical to achieving regulatory compliance. The author touches on the importance of system ...

CxPlanner offers software that keeps the user in control—and results verifiable—while automating tasks that can slow the commissioning process down. The planning and overview dashboard from CxPlanner.