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 ...

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 ...

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

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, ...

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 ...