by Paul Turner | Feb 20, 2023 | CSU
There are several commissioning certifying organizations that provide training and allow students to be certified as commissioning specialists, showing that they have achieved a certain level of knowledge or have demonstrated a certain level of experience....
by Paul Turner | Jan 5, 2023 | CSU
Welcome to the Commissioning Academy, your premiere destination for the World’s best source of commissioning knowledge. The Commissioning Academy is where commissioning professionals go for the most up-to-date commissioning knowledge being applied in the industry. The...
by Paul Turner | Dec 9, 2022 | CSU
There are two broad categories of Project Commissioning that are defined within capital projects: Building Commissioning Industrial Commissioning These two categories of Project Commissioning are different and require different skillsets. They are often confused or...
by Paul Turner | Dec 4, 2022 | CSU
There is a common definition of commissioning that is generally used on capital projects Commissioning is the last phase of a project that follows construction to prepare the new facilities for operation. This last phase includes on-site testing during...
by Paul Turner | Oct 24, 2022 | CSU
Capital projects require a structured commissioning process in order to properly plan and execute on-site commissioning. However, not all projects are executed the same. Some projects implement industry-best commissioning processes to manage the work, while others are...
by Paul Turner | May 9, 2022 | CSU
In this article, we’re going to cover the steps required for electrical pre-commissioning. Prior to on-site pre-commissioning, there are some key off-site activities to take place to ensure that our electrical pre-commissioning goes smoothly. Let’s set our...
by Paul Turner | Apr 22, 2022 | CSU
We know the common project delivery models: DBB – Design-Bid-Build – one group does the design. This design is then used to procure the construction contract. DB – Design-Build – the same group is responsible for design and construction CMAR...
by Paul Turner | Jan 4, 2022 | CSU
With the recent launch of the James Web Space Telescope (JWST), there are some very interesting and complex commissioning activities taking place in space. JWST is the replacement for the Hubble Space Telescope and will provide the astronomy community with an even...
by Paul Turner | Jun 22, 2021 | CSU
Pre-commissioning and commissioning are two very important and distinct stages of the commissioning process. They are often confused, and it can be tricky to determine what takes place during each of these stages. Let’s review the importance of each stage of the...
by Paul Turner | May 13, 2021 | CSU
What is the difference between QC Inspections and Commissioning Inspections? Commissioning is complex, especially the transition from construction to commissioning. But with the proper documentation, this transition can be significantly simplified, and this is where...
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