Starting this month and going through November 2022, I will count down my Top 10 Elements of Commissioning. These are, in my opinion, the most important things for a successful commissioning project.

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.

We’ve all heard that most design and construction projects have the following three primary objectives. Goal No. 1: Complete the project within budget; Goal No. 2: Complete the project on time; and ...

The most persistent building automation problems rarely originate from faulty hardware. They stem from untested logic paths, ...

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 ...

NECA 90-2015 Standard for Commissioning Building Electrical Systems is now available from the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). This standard describes installation procedures for ...

Commissioning is the process of assuring that all systems and components of a PV plant are designed, installed, tested, operated, and maintained according to the operational requirements of the ...

Most building automation failures begin at commissioning, where incomplete system understanding, poor coordination between ...

One of the biggest criticisms of the LEED process is its claim that using it will help save on operating costs, while in fact, many projects don’t reach that goal. Of course, until a building is ...