This video provides an overview of the monitoring-based commissioning (MBCx) process, explaining how to integrate it across all project phases.
Learning objectives
- Better understand the overall MBCx process.
- Learn to incorporate MBCx into project documents such as: OPR, BOD, commissioning plan, project manuals and specifications, and bid/construction documents.
- Understand the value proposition for MBCx in project cycle phases (design, construction and occupancy).
- Know the role that fault detection and diagnostics plays in the MBCx process.
Monitoring-based commissioning (MBCx) requirements are becoming more prevalent in buildings as AI workloads increase, buildings become more sophisticated and 2021 IECC codes and standards are adopted across the U.S. in new or existing building construction. However, the MBCx process is often cumbersome as building owners, project team consultants and commissioning agents try to incorporate the process into their projects. This presentation will focus on an overview of the MBCx process and how commissioning agents can successfully deliver MBCx requirements in all project phases (design, construction and occupancy) for new and existing building construction. The role that fault detection and diagnostics plays in a successful MBCx program will also be discussed.
Presenters:
Steve Vang, CxA, Existing Building Commissioning Team Leader, Impact Cx, Irvine, Califiornia
Tim Gilbert, PE, CxA, EMP, Principal, Cx Manager, Impact Cx, Atlanta
Many topics related to commissioning, AI advancements, building technology and energy management were discussed at CxEnergy 2026, a conference and expo held April 21โ24, 2026, in Chicago. Learn more at www.CxEnergy.com.
