Systems documentation is critical, because each building’s systems are unique and designed by different engineers for different purposes in different climates in different architectural enclosures in different code jurisdictions.

No matter how technically successful a project’s functional performance testing is, if the people responsible for maintaining proper operation of the new systems do not know what they need to do and why, system performance and efficiency will likely start to degrade immediately upon turnover.

Commissioning professionals should be firm but fair with project teams when representing owners' interests, as the design and construction teams are ultimately responsible for achieving an owner's project requirements.

A third party is necessary because we are all human and will struggle with conflicts of interest when they present themselves.

A project is incomplete when commissioning and testing, adjusting, and balancing are not completed together to industry standards.

The punch list process can work well for static installation and documentation items but almost never includes dynamic or operational issues at the time of substantial completion.

Commissioning DHW systems is important from design through startup and balancing.

Process commissioning is not commissioning, according to industry leaders who have worked hard for the past three decades to define and standardize a strong and meaningful process.

An LOPR test involves all systems connected to the generator power supply.