Virtual Retro-Commissioning: Systems Familiarization Rebecca T. Ellis, P.E. February 2, 2021 Strive to understand the equipment, how it’s organized, what it’s intended to do, and how it integrates into systems. Read More
Why Monitoring-Based Commissioning is a Necessary Tool for Facilities Mark Pipher January 7, 2021 Monitoring-based commissioning has become the de facto tool required for facility and building monitoring.Read More
The Pros and Cons of Virtual Retro-Commissioning Rebecca T. Ellis, P.E. December 24, 2020 Some of the best ‘monitors’ of building system performance are occupants who alert the operations staff when there are problems.Read More
Retro-Commissioning After COVID-19 Rebecca T. Ellis, P.E. November 24, 2020 Building operators will be challenged to run their HVAC systems in the most energy-efficient manner while supporting evolving space usage decisions. Read More
Retro-Commissioning for the Pandemic Rebecca T. Ellis, P.E. October 29, 2020 Carefully evaluate every strategy against its appropriateness for each unique building and HVAC system. Read More
AABC Installs New Officers and Directors for 2020-2022 October 26, 2020 American Testing Inc.’s Michael S. Kelly was named president. Read More
Risk Registers — The Ultimate Project Team Motivator Rebecca T. Ellis, P.E. October 5, 2020 How and why commissioning is a valuable part of the risk management process.Read More
66% of Engineering Leaders Indicate Remote Work Is Here to Stay September 23, 2020 According to the survey data, 74% of engineering leaders said that their teams had transitioned to fully remote as a result of COVID-19, and 66% indicated that they plan to continue allowing remote work after the pandemic subsides. Read More
The Dangers and Pitfalls of an ‘Approved as Noted’ Approach Rebecca T. Ellis, P.E. August 27, 2020 A typical stamped submittal will have one of the following options checked: approved, approved as noted, revise and resubmit, or reject. Read More
Why Design Engineers Do Not Engage in the Commissioning Process Rebecca T. Ellis, P.E. July 28, 2020 Discounting the commissioning process diminishes a project's value.Read More