After reviewing documentation that’s made available, preferably electronically, by the building owner (as addressed in my February 2021 column), the next step in a virtual retro-commissioning process ...

If your building operates with older plumbing or heating systems, hidden inefficiencies may be costing you more than you realize. Retro-commissioning offers an opportunity to uncover those ...

Recently, a data center retro-commissioning project uncovered issues that could have led to catastrophic failure. A maintenance workaround was fixed and, by identifying and subsequently eliminating ...

As utility costs continue to rise, building owners are using retro commissioning to gain energy efficiency and drive down operating costs. Certification programs such as LEED for Existing Buildings ...

One of the biggest criticisms of the LEED process is its claim that using it will help save on operating costs, while in fact, many projects don’t reach that goal. Of course, until a building is ...

Sustainability in the built environment is an expansive industry and currently enjoying its time in the spotlight due to increased pressures from communities and government bodies to combat climate ...

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ENERActive Solutions, an Edison Energy company, today announced that it has been chosen by the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) to ...

The market for retro-commissioning projects in commercial buildings could exceed $1.8 billion by 2014, according to a new study from Pike Research. The report, "Energy Efficiency Retrofits for ...

Commissioning isn’t a new concept. The term actually dates back to shipbuilding; a commissioned ship is one that’s deemed ready for service. However, a ship must pass several milestones before setting ...

Engineering consulting firm, Engineering Economics Inc. in Roanoke was given a $2.7 million contract to provide retro-commissioning services for eight Veterans Affairs hospitals. Retro-commissioning ...