CxPs require a substantial amount of knowledge, skills and experience to be able to recognize, address, and even correct issues, and building/systems performance, through the eyes of every other team member and throughout the project. Whether commissioning new construction or existing buildings, the process includes many incremental activities, usually team-based functions that result in project-specific benefits and documentation.Ĭx is the ONLY profession/entity, other than the owner, that is engaged throughout the process of design, construction, delivery, and optimizing performance of facilities. Building commissioning (Cx) is a professional practice that facilitates the planning, design, construction, installation and testing verification, documentation, and operation of facilities and systems to conform to the Owner's Project Requirements (OPR).īuilding commissioning comprises specific phases and activities for both new construction and existing buildings.