Many buildings are commissioned one system at a time – heating, ventilation, cooling, controls, lighting, audio visual and fire safety are all tested against their design intent, witnessed and documented. But, buildings never operate this way. They rely on multiple systems working together as an integrated network. Most commercial buildings rely on a full-function fire test (FFFT) to confirm life-safety systems i [...]
Commissioning is a critical element for data centres, demonstrating the facility performs as designed. Effective commissioning improves reliability, identifies single points of failure and enhances operational resilience. The process establishes an accurate baseline of performance and minimises risk to the facility during operation as a comprehensive testing regime has been completed and key failure and maintenan [...]
Why commissioning? Commissioning is something I fell into right out of high school. I wasn’t seeking it out but it found me. I quickly took to it and found it very rewarding. I have a passion for understanding how things work and how they can be improved. In my late 20s, I went into carpentry and woodworking for a number of years. It was something I did in high school and I found it rewarding, especially working [...]
Matthew is a Commissioning Manager and General Manager of Engineering Commissioning Services. With industry experience in the residential, commercial and mission critical sectors, he has extensive experience in the commissioning of mechanical, hydraulic and fire protection systems and a sound working knowledge for the commissioning of all building services systems. Matthew, previously to joining ECS, specialised [...]
A minute of downtime can risk lives, cost millions and ruin reputation – whether that’s protecting patients by verifying essential lifesaving power or correctly calculating pressure cascade controls. Unfortunately, it often takes a major failure for operators to appreciate the value of commissioning in the design and construction process. Protection is king in hospitals. In the newly refurbished operating wing of [...]
