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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

This article is republished by permission through the kind auspices of AutomatedBuildings.com and Altura Associates. The market for building commissioning services has always been dynamic – it is not ...

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If your building operates with older plumbing or heating systems, hidden inefficiencies may be costing you more than you realize. Retro-commissioning offers an opportunity to uncover those ...