Delivering Performance; discover how commissioning strengthens the performance of your next project

High-performing buildings start with intentional design, thorough verification, and seamless collaboration. That’s where commissioning comes in. At Tec Inc Engineering & Design, commissioning is more than a final step at project turnover. It’s an integrated, proactive process that ensures systems work together seamlessly and deliver the comfort, efficiency, and reliability owners expect.

Looking to strengthen the performance of your next project? Our team can help you uncover issues early, streamline system operation, and ensure long-term building success.

Before exploring how Tec approaches commissioning, it’s important to understand the true value of this process. Commissioning is one of the most important components of successful building delivery. Rather than focusing solely on punch lists at project closeout, modern commissioning looks at the entire lifecycle of a facility’s systems. It verifies performance at each stage, from early design through occupancy.

Why Commissioning Matters

Investing in commissioning delivers measurable value:

·       Ensures that the final building aligns with both owner expectations and design intent

·       Systems run more efficiently, lowering energy costs

·       Indoor comfort improves, benefiting building occupants

·       Equipment experiences fewer failures and reduced wear

·       Owners gain confidence that their building is performing as intended

·       Long-term operational and maintenance costs decrease

Ultimately, commissioning protects an owner’s investment. It ensures that the systems behind the walls and above the ceilings are working seamlessly and sustainably.

At Tec Inc, commissioning is a collaborative effort grounded in transparency, communication, and technical rigor. Our team integrates early in the project to review design documents, identify potential system conflicts, and support clear alignment between all stakeholders. Once construction begins, our process becomes hands-on and detail focused. We verify equipment installation, observe functional performance testing, monitor system interactions, and document any issues requiring corrective action. By maintaining an active presence throughout construction, we help teams address challenges before they become costly operational problems.

When the building is ready for turnover, our commissioning documentation and training give owners the tools they need to operate their systems confidently. From system manuals to training sessions for facilities staff, we make sure knowledge doesn’t get lost at handoff.

Tec’s commissioning services are led by Joe Parkinson, BCxP. His background includes leading construction-phase commissioning, conducting retro-commissioning and energy optimization studies, performing detailed functional testing, analyzing system performance issues, and reviewing MEP designs during early project phases. Joe’s experience spans HVAC system evaluations, lighting controls, electrical distribution, hot water systems, fire protection systems, VRF and DOAS configurations, and complex building controls. This breadth of hands-on expertise allows him to identify issues early, communicate clearly with project teams, and help owners achieve buildings that operate smoothly from day one.

Commissioning is far more than a final sign-off. It’s a commitment to quality, efficiency, and owner satisfaction. At Tec Inc, we see it as a responsibility to both our clients and the communities they serve. By ensuring that building systems operate exactly as intended, we help create spaces that are safer, smarter, and more resilient for years to come.

Joe Parkinson, PE, BCxP. LEED GA

Email: jparkinson@tecinceng.com

Phone: 412.515.8880

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Contact: Joe Parkinson, PE, BCxP

Email: jparkinson@tecinceng.com

Phone: 412.515.8880