I have been reminded recently that building systems commissioning, as it has evolved and been defined in the North American building industry over the past 25 years, is not universally understood by ...

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, ...

Commissioning isn’t a new concept. The term actually dates back to shipbuilding; a commissioned ship is one that’s deemed ready for service. However, a ship must pass several milestones before setting ...

Doug Johanson, a long-time engineer in the building automation space, hit what he believes will be pay dirt for competing in the new era of building commissioning services. The technical director of ...

EFFICIENT: Author Jon Logue spearheaded a retro-commissioning strategy at the Rockville District Courthouse, turning runaway costs into long-term efficiency. January 12, 2026 As electricity costs ...

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If you're an electrical contractor who's already familiar with the commissioning process, you're ahead of the curve. If not, it's time to get onboard if you want to keep your competitive edge.

Building enclosure commissioning—BECx—is intended to assure building quality by establishing an explicit process to verify that a building enclosure is designed and constructed to meet the owner’s ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. McCownGordon Construction is well known for its ...