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Commissioning with Load Banks – False Load, Real Results
Alex Mathers P.E., CxA, NEBB CP Alex@GMCCx.com One major challenge of commissioning is proving system performance before full operations start. In an ideal world, building systems would always be commissioned under full, real operating load. In reality, during functional testing the building systems may be “ready for testing,” but with no loads. That is, no tenants, no occupants, no servers, or switches, no process equipment. Still, most owners want documented performan
Alex Mathers
1 day ago10 min read


Project feature: University of California, Riverside- North District Phase 2
Project Summary Location: Riverside, CA Dates of Service: 2024 - 2025 Services Performed: LEED Fundamental and Enhanced Commissioning, Title-24 Commissioning, LEED Monitoring Based Commissioning (MBCx) with Skyspark Number of Buildings: 2 Square Feet: 425,000 SF New Ground Up C&S and TI Systems Commissioned: Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Process, Lighting and Lighting Controls, Building Automation Space Types: Student Housing/Amenities Project Background
Alex Mathers
Jan 132 min read


When Systems Fail: What the Baltimore Bridge Collapse Teaches Us About the Value of Commissioning
A quick look into the construction faults that led to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, and how commissioning can minimize the risk of operational failures in building automation networks.
Alex Mathers
Dec 8, 20254 min read


San Diego County Public Health Lab
Commissioning the Future of Public Health: GMC’s Role in the New San Diego County Public Health Lab In a post-pandemic world, few...
Alex Mathers
Jul 14, 20252 min read


Project Feature: Neurocrine Aperture Campus
The Neurocrine Aperture Campus, located in San Diego, California, serves as the new headquarters for Neurocrine Biosciences, a leading...
Alex Mathers
Apr 30, 20251 min read


Commissioning and the Swiss Cheese Model
Because ‘It Should Work’ Isn’t a Strategy In construction and building operations, errors, omissions, and failures can have costly and...
Alex Mathers
Apr 28, 20255 min read


Commissioning Qualification and Validation
Commissioning, Qualification, Validation – Because ‘It Should Work’ Isn’t a Strategy Understanding the Differences Between...
Alex Mathers
Mar 25, 20257 min read


GMC Cx Transfer Timer™
GMC Cx Transfer Timer™ GMC Cx is always innovating and finding superior ways to verify and document construction quality. We believe in...
Alex Mathers
Feb 20, 202510 min read


Project Feature: University of California, Riverside School of Business
The School of Business at the University of California, Riverside is home to the largest undergraduate business program in the University...
Alex Mathers
Feb 10, 20251 min read


Project Feature: Confidential
Ensuring Quality & Compliance: CQV for a Cutting-Edge cGMP Manufacturing Facility In the fast-paced world of molecular diagnostics and...
Alex Mathers
Feb 10, 20253 min read


Project Feature: centerpark labs campus
The new Centerpark Labs life sciences development hub will have nine total buildings on a 17-acre campus. The design fosters tenant...
Alex Mathers
Dec 19, 20241 min read


Project Feature: ATC Building C
Alexandria Real Estate Equities is an urban office real estate investment trust (REIT) who has pioneered the life science real estate...
Alex Mathers
Jul 17, 20241 min read


Project Feature: BD curie
Medical technology firm, Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is...
Alex Mathers
Jun 5, 20242 min read


Top 10 Commissioning Issues Found
The Top Ten List was a regular segment of the Late Show with David Letterman and were a comedic institution, renowned for their wit,...
Alex Mathers
May 17, 20246 min read


Project Feature: Vantage
Located on the corner of Forbes Boulevard and Allerton Avenue in the heart of South San Francisco, the initial phase of Vantage consists...
Alex Mathers
Apr 30, 20241 min read


Project Feature: In-N-Out
GMC Commissioning provided Title 24 Commissioning services for the new In-N-Out Food Processing Plant in Chino, CA which consists of a...
Alex Mathers
Mar 20, 20242 min read


What Most People Don't Understand about Integrated System Testing
Integrated System Testing stands as an indispensable component in the commissioning process for buildings and facilities. By rigorously...
Alex Mathers
Mar 4, 20246 min read


Project Feature: Nkarta
GMC Commissioning provided cGMP C&Q commissioning services for the Nkarta renovation project on Oyster Point in South San Francisco. The...
Alex Mathers
Feb 27, 20242 min read


Project Feature: Life Sciences Project - The Woodlands, TX
This Life Sciences project marks an amenity heavy, multi-tenant campus in the heart of the greater Houston life sciences cluster! This...
Alex Mathers
Jan 25, 20241 min read


Project Feature: Callan Ridge
The Callan Redevelopment Project is a 150,000 SF new build. This new development includes two three-story over basement scientific...
Alex Mathers
Dec 20, 20231 min read
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