Michael ConwayAug 7, 20195 min“What if…” – 5 Ways to Enhance your Data Center Commissioning ProcessWhen it comes to commissioning data centers, no stone can be left unturned. A thorough commissioning process is essential to system uptime and maintaining b...
May 30, 20193 minTrust, but TestThe Russian proverb, “Trust, but Verify,” made popular by Ronald Regan in the ‘80s combines two business principles; caveat emptor and due diligence. Caveat ...
Mar 20, 20192 min"Industry Standard" An Example Why Requirements MatterAs a commissioning company, GMC Cx is focused on quality, defined as meeting the owner’s expectations. Before designing a space we focus on capturing and re...
Michael ConwayOct 30, 20182 minBuy Quality, or Nothing.If you work in Project Management, especially in the building design and construction market, you have likely heard of the “Golden Triangle”, or “Triple-Cons...
Aug 28, 20183 minHire a CxA by Starting at the End – The Commissioning RFPA great construction project starts with a complete and well written Request for Proposal (RFP). Every time I see construction projects go south, the cause ...
Ben GilbertJun 11, 20182 minGiving back (aka Go-Giving)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 because it’s quite often...
Michael ConwayMar 19, 20183 minContinuous Commissioning Systems in New ConstructionWhat is Continuous Commissioning, and why do I need it? The terms “continuous”, “ongoing” and “monitoring-based” commissioning are synonymous. Although scop...
Feb 28, 20181 min4 Quick Steps to Save Your MotorsThe two most common motor types in HVAC and plumbing applications are Open Drip Proof and Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled motors. ODP motors are typically small...
Dec 21, 20174 minWater will be more expensive than you think.California law requires that a water utility can only collect money to cover its costs and costs have increased and will continue to increase beyond just the...
Dec 5, 20174 minPainting streets white. Great marketing, terrible idea.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 call this idea what...
Ben GilbertNov 14, 20173 minCommissioning in California – Whose idea was this anyway?DO I HAVE TO DO COMMISSIONING ON MY PROJECT??? I have been asked this frustrated or panicked question many times by Engineers, Architects, Contractors, and Ow...
Michael ConwayOct 13, 20173 minCx Issues Log - Is bigger really better?There is a common misconception in the commissioning industry; the more commissioning issues on the log, the better the commissioning agent (CxA). Do the n...
Sep 8, 20172 minWhyBuilding design, construction and operation is unlike any other industry. The products we create are one of a kind. There are no prototypes. Every design ...
