Energy Model Commissioning A building-energy performance gap is a disparity between the energy consumption predicted in the design stage...

Alex Mathers, P.E., CxA 5.10.21 As interest in energy independence and efficiency grows, so does the importance of Microgrids. ...

Many building owners are concerned with upfront costs and schedule, but most don’t take into account the potential time saved after the...

Commissioning is the systematic quality assurance process of proactively verifying facility equipment and systems meet owner...

Mitigating risk of COVID-19 exposure is essential to employee safety. Now is the time to review and verify system operation before...

Poor quality affects cost, reliability, efficiency, and reputations. Under performing systems critically impact your business continuity....

A great construction project starts with a complete and well written Request for Proposal (RFP). Every time I see construction projects...

How would you rate the quality of your last construction project? Would the whole project team agree? Would the owner? If you ask 10...

When it comes to commissioning data centers, no stone can be left unturned. A thorough commissioning process is essential to system...

The Russian proverb, “Trust, but Verify,” made popular by Ronald Regan in the ‘80s combines two business principles; caveat emptor and...

As a commissioning company, GMC Cx is focused on quality, defined as meeting the owner’s expectations. Before designing a space we focus...

If you work in Project Management, especially in the building design and construction market, you have likely heard of the “Golden...

There’s a funny quote from Jay Leno: “In America, we want everyone to know about the good work we’re doing anonymously”. It’s funny...

What is Continuous Commissioning, and why do I need it? The terms “continuous”, “ongoing” and “monitoring-based” commissioning are...

The two most common motor types in HVAC and plumbing applications are Open Drip Proof and Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled motors. ODP motors...

California law requires that a water utility can only collect money to cover its costs and costs have increased and will continue to...

If you haven't heard, LA is painting its streets white to keep the city cool. But why white? Why not green. At least with green we can...

DO I HAVE TO DO COMMISSIONING ON MY PROJECT??? I have been asked this frustrated or panicked question many times by Engineers,...

There is a common misconception in the commissioning industry; the more commissioning issues on the log, the better the commissioning...

Building design, construction and operation is unlike any other industry. The products we create are one of a kind. There are no...