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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


The Value of Commissioning
We create value for owners by efficiently using their investment in us to save them money in the future through the commissioning process....
Alex Mathers
Mar 10, 20226 min read


Supply Air Temperature Trouble
Image: Typical SAT Sensor The supply air temperature sensor is required for all ducted heating applications in California and recommended...
Alex Mathers
Feb 10, 20227 min read


What Gets Measured Gets Done
More and more there is a renewed emphasis on the quantitative aspects of construction -- on materials, equipment, processes, energy and...
Alex Mathers
Jan 25, 20222 min read


Project Feature: FDA Irvine
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Irvine project included the renovation of mechanical and building automation system for 150,000...
Alex Mathers
Jan 17, 20222 min read


Project Feature: Scripps Mercy Hospital
Historical Renovation to Support the Future of Nursing. Designated by the San Diego Historical Resources Board as a historic site, the...
Alex Mathers
Dec 23, 20211 min read


Do I Have To Commission My Project?
If it is a LEED project or in California, the short answer is YES, if your project area is over 10,000 SF. This applies to new...
Alex Mathers
Nov 17, 20211 min read


Project Feature: The Lundquist Institute
A New Home For Groundbreaking Research. The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation (formerly the LA Biomedical Research Institute)...
Alex Mathers
Nov 9, 20211 min read


University of California San Diego Copley Library
Housing over 500,000 books, the Helen K. and James S. Copley Library is a place where learning leads to discovery, where discovery brings...
Alex Mathers
Oct 20, 20212 min read


Taming the Energy Beast: A Data-Driven Approach to Reducing a Building’s Consumption
Buildings in the U.S. are energy hogs. In fact, more than 76% of all U.S. electricity use and more than 40% of all U.S. energy use and...
Alex Mathers
Oct 8, 20213 min read


Project Feature: Riverside County Library System
Library usage is skyrocketing, but many public libraries find themselves in the position of defending and justifying their funding and...
Alex Mathers
Sep 9, 20212 min read


TEACHING AN OLD DOG NEW TRICKS
Retro-Commissioning (RCx) and Re-Commissioning (ReCx) for existing facilities As soon as a building is operational, systems begin to...
Alex Mathers
Aug 17, 20213 min read


Project Feature: Miltenyi Biotec
Saving time, increasing value and maintaining high quality Value today is based on creativity and innovation - using systems,...
Alex Mathers
Aug 11, 20212 min read


Mind the Gap: Getting Smart with the Building Energy Model
Energy Model Commissioning A building-energy performance gap is a disparity between the energy consumption predicted in the design stage...
Alex Mathers
Jul 26, 20214 min read


Sharp Santee Project Microgrid Commissioning
Alex Mathers, P.E., CxA 5.10.21 As interest in energy independence and efficiency grows, so does the importance of Microgrids. ...
Alex Mathers
Jun 1, 20217 min read


How much is your time worth?
Many building owners are concerned with upfront costs and schedule, but most don’t take into account the potential time saved after the...
Alex Mathers
Apr 20, 20211 min read


Commissioning Your Building has Positive Affect on Your Bottom-Line
Commissioning is the systematic quality assurance process of proactively verifying facility equipment and systems meet owner...
Alex Mathers
Mar 29, 20217 min read


Return to work safely
Mitigating risk of COVID-19 exposure is essential to employee safety. Now is the time to review and verify system operation before...
Alex Mathers
Feb 25, 20211 min read
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