Is Commissioning Required?

Over the past decade, commissioning has gained significant traction as energy codes, standards, and best practices increasingly prioritize improving building performance by reducing peak energy demand, air pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. As building systems, designs, and equipment technologies continue to advance, commissioning serves as a vital bridge between the design intent and the actual performance of installed systems. This process ensures that systems are functioning as intended, while also providing support with comprehensive systems manuals, verifying training, and delivering documentation to guide the long-term maintenance of a building’s systems. By focusing on these critical elements, commissioning plays an essential role in serving building owners and has become a critical component in the success of built environments across all markets.