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Start up and Commissioning: What's the Difference?
In the world of complex projects commissioning plays a vital role in ensuring that equipment, a system, facility, or process is fully...
Alex Mathers
Sep 19, 20233 min read


Project Feature: Wateridge
Acquiring this Wateridge property was a developmental extension for BioMed Realty. With a presence already located in Wateridge Business...
Alex Mathers
Aug 17, 20231 min read


Why Commission?
Why Commission? Commissioning creates value through proactive quality assurance. It ensures the project meets expectations and works as...
Alex Mathers
Aug 2, 20238 min read


Project Feature: Vector Laboratories - Project Cheetah
Vector Laboratories has been a pioneer in the scientific industry worldwide for over 45 years. They have been and continue to be the...
Alex Mathers
Jun 29, 20231 min read


What is Quality When Quality is Undefined?
“Sell me this pen” In The Wolf of Wall Street, Jordan Belfort asks a salesman this question. In Jordan’s own words, "It's sort of a trick...
Alex Mathers
May 17, 20239 min read


Fume Hood Airflow Design Considerations
Theory is when everything is simple and assumed ideal. Practice is when complex imperfection ruins your day. In theory, a fume hood face...
Alex Mathers
Feb 14, 20237 min read


Demand Control Ventilation – Multizone Issues and Sequence Gaps
You know the old saying “Build tight, ventilate right…and always hire a commissioning agent by DD at the latest!” Proper ventilation (in...
Alex Mathers
Dec 16, 20227 min read


Project Feature: USD Knauss
The Knauss Center for Business Education renovation project was monumental for the current and future students of University of San Diego...
Alex Mathers
Nov 10, 20222 min read


Amelia Earhart and Commissioning: The Value of Starting and Staying on Course
Amelia Earhart was the 16th woman to be issued a pilot's license. She had several notable flights, including becoming the first woman to...
Alex Mathers
Oct 18, 20225 min read


Project Feature: Zentalis
Zentalis Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focusing on discovering and developing small molecule...
Alex Mathers
Sep 27, 20221 min read


If It Wasn’t Documented, It Wasn’t Done
The “not documented, not done” motto is a common one many professional settings, particularly as it applies to construction...
Alex Mathers
Sep 22, 20222 min read


Do You Dalt? You Should.
Air distribution systems use a significant amount of energy. According to the United States Department of Energy (DOE), air distribution...
Alex Mathers
Sep 2, 20225 min read


Project Feature: Exact Sciences
Exact Sciences Corporation provides cancer screening and diagnostic test products in the United States and internationally. The company...
Alex Mathers
Sep 1, 20222 min read


Project Feature: Alexandria Real Estate Tech Center Building E & Element Bio Tenant Improvement
Alexandria Real Estate Equities is an urban office real estate investment trust (REIT) who has pioneered the life science real estate...
Alex Mathers
Jul 27, 20222 min read


Electrical System Commissioning - Don’t You (Forget About Me)
As you walk on by, Will you call my name? Or will you walk away… Breakfast Club soundtrack references aside, electrical system...
Alex Mathers
Jul 19, 20227 min read


Innovating Commissioning with Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
Innovating Commissioning with Analytics and Artificial Intelligence The new construction commissioning process has not evolved much since...
Alex Mathers
Jun 28, 20224 min read


Project Feature: Confidential
This Confidential employer is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the clinical and commercial development of new products to...
Alex Mathers
Jun 10, 20222 min read


Commissioning Core and Shell Projects – Challenges and Solutions
New, ground up developer led projects are typically built as two distinct and separate projects. There is “Core and Shell” or Base...
Alex Mathers
May 19, 20226 min read


Fume Hood Testing and Certification
A fume hood is a ventilated enclosure used to contain gases, vapors, and fumes. It is one of the most effective devices used to protect...
Alex Mathers
Apr 28, 20229 min read


Project Feature: Foundation Medicine
Foundation Medicine was founded in 2010 with a mission to bring deep molecular information to the point of care for every patient living...
Alex Mathers
Apr 12, 20222 min read
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