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Recently, the Empire State Building used an existing building commissioning to give the building a makeover. The commissioning helped reduce energy costs by $4.4 million a year and created 252 jobs. Their electricity consumption was guaranteed to go down 38%, and this means that within 5 years the utility savings…

Gary Short Jun 17, 2014

For some, especially owners of older buildings, commissioning can seem like an expensive and time-consuming process. Sure, conventional wisdom holds that building commissioning has the potential to be very cost-effective, but without concrete research to back conventional wisdom up, many building owners are reluctant to “gamble” on commissioning. A National…

Gary Short Jun 10, 2014

Retro-commissioning your existing facility with Energy Star equipment will save you energy and money, and your marketing department can capitalize on the opportunity as well. Even if marketing already has campaigns designated for Q1 2014, it can always benefit from a backup or a secondary campaign. Existing building commissioning (EBCx)…

Gary Short Dec 30, 2013

Recent reports and surveys have revealed that the demand for Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx) is continuing to grow among building owners and tenants. Previously, many building owners and tenants have failed to understand the benefits of EBCx / Retro-Commissioning, but the drive to earn and save money and also meet…

Gary Short Nov 27, 2013

Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx) has become an emerging trend in recent years, leading many firms to begin offering these services. Facility managers may find it challenging to select an EBCx agent with the right skills, experience, and expertise for their projects. In addition to requesting a proposal, facility managers should…

Gary Short Nov 08, 2013

For an Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx) project to be successful, the entire staff and faculty of an organization must be on board and dedicated to making sure the project is carried out. Establishing an EBCx project with a team-oriented approach can foster a sense of collaboration that is vital to…

Gary Short Nov 04, 2013

While existing building commissioning projects typically leads to cost savings for facilities, it is important to understand the up-front costs involved in the process. Budgeting appropriately and reducing costs associated with existing building commissioning (EBCx) can help building owners achieve the greatest return on their investment. Tasks associated with the…

Gary Short Oct 21, 2013