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All new building commissioning projects are important. However, mission critical facility commissioning projects require a higher level of attention to detail and organization because of the integral role the facility will play in the future of the organization that commissions them. The stakes are high, with the smallest mistakes magnified.…

Gary Short Aug 11, 2016

Deciding which building commissioning agent to work with on a new building project is a huge task. In many ways, the success of the project as a whole rests on their shoulders. Securing the services of a high-quality commissioning agent is a big investment with the potential to provide returns…

Gary Short Aug 09, 2016

An investment into a new building commissioning project is one that requires careful planning throughout all stages. The more meticulous you are in ironing out the details and nailing down the finer points of the project, the higher the likelihood for success is for all stakeholders involved. (more…)

Gary Short Aug 04, 2016

Finding the right commissioning firm is an ongoing challenge, especially when you’re relying on the company’s own assertions of quality and competency to judge them. That’s why it’s essential to seek out objective evaluations of a company’s merits. The Building Commissioning Association (BCA) is the industry’s most authoritative professional body,…

Gary Short Aug 02, 2016

sys-tek is pleased to announce that we received GSA contracts awards for three categories.   We are now have contracts awards for GSA Building Commissioning Services for categories (click here for more detail) relating to: Services related to providing heating and ventilation services 811 005 Metering Services 871 204 Building Commissioning Services 871 206…

Gary Short Mar 11, 2015

Commissioning has slowly evolved to incorporate two unique styles of commissioning; technical & process. Process Commissioning is a document driven method with sample based tests self-performed by contractors. sys-tek’s chosen style, Technical Commissioning is a “hands-on” process with the Commissioning staff performing all functional testing. While process commissioning may be adequate…

Gary Short Oct 23, 2014

According to the U.S Department of Energy, retro-commissioning can produce energy savings of up to 20% — in some cases adding up to millions of dollars in savings annually. Which is one of the reasons that retro-commissioning is of greater value to larger buildings than smaller ones in terms of…

Gary Short Oct 10, 2014

Commissioning is not a quick fix. We recently shared with you our Purchasing Guide for Retro-Commissioning infographic and free download, and in the purchasing guide the process of commissioning is explained. (more…)

Gary Short Oct 07, 2014