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Weekly mergers and acquisitions update: February 14, 2025
This week Morrissey Goodale reported five domestic and four global transactions in Japan, Canada, the U.K. and Ireland
Weekly mergers and acquisitions update: January 31, 2025
Morrissey Goodale reported four domestic and two global transactions in Spain, France and Germany this week.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: January 24, 2025
This week Morrissey Goodale reported 14 domestic and six global transactions in Canada and multiple countries across Europe.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: January 17, 2025
This week Morrissey Goodale reported thirteen domestic and two global transactions in India and Canada.
Consulting-Specifying Engineer top five articles: January 3-9, 2024
The most read articles in Consulting-Specifying Engineer this week covered topics including Commissioning Giants winners, medium-voltage electrical systems and NFPA 70.
Weekly mergers and acquisitions update: January 10, 2024
This week Morrissey Goodale reported 14 domestic and five global transactions in Finland, Sweden, Canada and the U.K.
Top Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles: December 2024
Read the best Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles from last month covering: battery energy storage systems, codes and standards for HVAC systems and medium-voltage electrical systems
Mergers and acquisitions update: January 3, 2025
This week Morrissey Goodale reported four domestic and two global transactions in Canada and the U.K.
Top Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles: December 6-12, 2024
Top Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles this week covered topics including Commissioning Giants awards, medium-voltage electrical systems and NFPA 70
Weekly merger and acquisition update: December 13, 2024
This week Morrissey Goodale reported seven domestic and eight global transactions in Canada, the U.K. and Australia
Top five Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles November 15-21, 2024
Top Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles this week covered topics including switchgear, battery energy storage systems and NFPA 70
Weekly mergers and acquisitions update: November 22, 2024
This week Morrissey Goodale reported five domestic and five global transactions in Australia, the U.K., UAE, Sweden and Norway
Weekly mergers and acquisitions update: November 15, 2024
This week Morrissey Goodale reported five domestic and nine global transactions in the U.K., Canada and France
Weekly merger and acquisition update: November 8, 2024
This week Morrissey Goodale reported six domestic and 12 global transactions in the U.K., New Zealand, Australia and more
Project Profile: Virginia Institute of Marine Science Chesapeake Bay Hall Laboratory Building Replacement
Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) conducts research in coastal ocean and estuarine science, educates students and the public, and advises decision-makers in government and industry.
Project Profile: Michigan Central Station
FST provided commissioning services from the design phase to the post-acceptance phase.
Project Profile: Book Development Project
FST provides commissioning services from the design phase to the post-acceptance phase
Weekly mergers and acquisitions update: November 1, 2024
This week Morrissey Goodale reported six domestic and seven global transactions in France and the U.K.
Weekly mergers and acquisitions update: October 25, 2024
This week Morrissey Goodale reported six domestic and five global transactions in France, Canada and the U.K.
Weekly mergers and acquisitions update: October 4, 2024
This week Morrissey Goodale reported 17 domestic and seven global transactions in the U.K., Canada, Germany and Norway
Weekly mergers and acquisitions update: September 27, 2024
This week Morrissey Goodale reported five domestic and seven global transactions in Australia, India and the U.K.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: September 20, 2024
This week Morrissey Goodale reported six domestic and six global transactions in Switzerland, the U.K., Australia, Sweden and Denmark
Weekly merger and acquisition update: September 13, 2024
This week Morrissey Goodale reported 12 domestic and two global transactions in Germany, Denmark, Ireland and the U.K.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: August 6, 2024
This week Morrissey Goodale reported eight domestic and seven global in Canada, the U.K., New Zealand, Germany and Australia
Weekly mergers and acquisitions update: August 30, 2024
This week Morrissey Goodale reported seven domestic and one global transaction in Canada
Weekly merger and acquisition update: August 23, 2024
This week Morrissey Goodale reported five domestic and seven global transactions in Canada, the U.K., Denmark, Germany and Belgium
The power of responsibility for AE firm leaders
The ways that leadership responds to challenges is what will make the difference between a thriving and surviving architecture and engineering firm
Weekly merger and acquisition update: August 16, 2024
This week Morrissey Goodale reported thirteen domestic and three global transactions in the U.K., France and Ireland
Benefits of employee surveys for AE firms
Getting quality participation in employee surveys can help AE firms pinpoint what needs to be fixed and understand what their employees need
Weekly merger and acquisition update: August 9, 2024
This week Morrissey Goodale reported six domestic and one global transaction in Ireland and Spain
Mastering client relationships and sales for AE firms
Morrissey Goodale outlines strategies for maintaining client relationships during an AE firm's transition
Weekly mergers and acquisitions update: August 2, 2024
This week Morrissey Goodale reported four domestic and four global transactions involving companies from the U.S., U.K., Singapore, Australia, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Croatia.
Weekly mergers and acquisitions update: July 26, 2024
This week Morrissey Goodale reported four domestic and three global transactions in France, Hong Kong and Ireland
10 ways AE workers can maximize vacation time
Morrissey Goodale offers 10 tips for AE workers for making the most of their vacation time this summer.
Weekly mergers and acquisitions update: July 19, 2024
This week Morrissey Goodale reported twelve domestic and six global transactions in France, the U.K., Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands and Canada
The most perilous decision for the loneliest CEO, part 2
Morrissey Goodale finishes the story of one CEO's hard choice in leading her AE firm with five anecdotes on overcoming specific challenges.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: July 12, 2024
This week, Morrissey Goodale reported six domestic and eight global transactions in countries including the U.K., Finland and France
Weekly mergers and acquisitions update: June 28, 2024
This week Morrissey Goodale reported four domestic and six global transactions in Luxemburg, France, the U.K., Australia and Singapore
Weekly merger and acquisition update: June 21, 2024
This week Morrissey Goodale reported five domestic and five global transactions in the Philippines, the U.K., France, Canada and Australia
Here are the five key steps to successful building retro-commissioning
Learn the five core steps to retro-commissioning an existing building
Weekly merger and acquisitions update: June 14, 2024
This week Morrissey Goodale reported five domestic and four global transactions in Sweden, Finland, the U.K. and Chile
Eight mid-year merger and acquisition updates
Morrissey Goodale's eight updates on mergers and acquisitions in the architectural engineering space
Weekly mergers and acquisitions update: June 7, 2024
This week Morrissey Goodale reported seven domestic and six global transactions in Canada, Norway, Sweden, Malaysia and the U.K.
Weekly mergers and acquisitions update: May 31, 2024
This week Morrissey Goodale reported five domestic and five global transactions in Spain, Ireland, Canada and Norway
Weekly mergers and acquisitions update: May 24, 2024
This week Morrissey Goodale reported seven domestic and five global transactions in Italy, Japan, France, Spain, Australia and the U.K.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: May 17, 2024
This week Morrissey Goodale reported eight domestic and five global transactions in the Philippines, Spain, the U.K., Canada and Australia
Lead the charge against fear and resistance to AI in your AE firm
Morrissey Goodale outlines a strategy for implementing AI in AE firms that may be resistant to the change
2024 40 Under 40: Brandi Sauter, LEED AP, 39
Section Manager, Burns & McDonnell; Masters of Architecture, The Ohio State University
Weekly mergers and acquisitions update: May 10, 2024
This week Morrissey Goodale reported seven domestic transactions and two global transactions in the U.K.
The all-pervasive nature of private equity
Morrissey Goodale outlines the impact of private equity on design and environmental engineering firms
Weekly mergers and acquisitions update: May 3, 2024
This week Morrissey Goodale reported ten domestic and six global transactions in France, the U.K., Canada and Germany.
Project management lessons from other industries for AE firms
Morrissey Goodale looks to other industries to gain insights on best practices for project management for AE firms
Consulting-Specifying Engineer most-viewed commissioning articles in 2024
Read the best commissioning articles about emergency generators, fire sprinkler systems, transformers and more.
Weekly mergers and acquisitions update: April 26, 2024
This week Morrissey Goodale reported five domestic and two global transactions in the U.K. and Norway
Increased mergers in the architectural engineering industry
The ongoing wave of consolidation in the AE industry is changing the national, regional and local environment
Weekly mergers and acquisitions update: April 19, 2024
This week Morrissey Goodale reported five domestic and four global transactions in the U.K., Australia and Canada
Top 5 Consulting-Specifying Engineer content, April 5-11, 2024
Top 5 articles this week covered topics including translating Baby Boomer language for younger workers, 2024 POY nominations, EV service equipment design and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Weekly mergers and acquisitions update: April 12, 2024
This week Morrissey Goodale reported seven domestic and six global transactions involving companies from Canada, Spain, Japan, Ireland and the United Kingdom.
Translating Baby Boomer language for younger generations
Morrissey Goodale outlines four phrases Baby Boomers might use in the workplace, and how younger generations can understand them better
Weekly mergers and acquisitions update: April 5, 2024
This week Morrissey Goodale reported thirteen domestic and three global transactions in Canada, Australia and the UAE
Weekly mergers and acquisitions update: March 29, 2024
This week Morrissey Goodale reported five domestic and eight global transactions in the U.K., Canada, Finland and Australia
Weekly mergers and acquisitions update: March 22, 2024
This week Morrissey Goodale reported six domestic and three global transactions involving companies from Australia, Ireland and the UK
Weekly mergers and acquisitions update: March 15, 2024
This week Morrissey Goodale reported nine domestic and three global transactions involving companies from the U.S., United Kingdom and Sweden.
Weekly mergers and acquisitions update: March 8, 2024
This week Morrissey Goodale reported ten domestic and eight global transactions in countries including Finland, Canada and Sweden
Helping engineers understand and optimize financial concepts
Learn understand financial concepts, implement cost management and optimize cashflow in this upcoming webcast.
Top 10 financial management sins for AE companies, part 1
AE companies are doing well in this climate, but can find themselves getting into trouble by not being financially responsible.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: March 1, 2024
This week Morrissey Goodale reported eight domestic and three global transactions in Sweden, Norway and Canada
Addressing five forms of procrastination for AE firms
Mick Morrissey outlines five common forms of procrastination and what to do about them to achieve success for an AE firm.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: February 23, 2024
This week Morrissey Goodale reported seven domestic and one global transaction in Luxembourg
Three tough choices for architecture engineering CEOs
Morrissey Goodale outlines three tough choices architecture and engineering (A/E) firm CEO's face daily.
Debunking merger, acquisition myths by the numbers
Morrissey Goodale discusses architecture engineering firms mergers with statistics and what they mean for the future.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: February 9, 2024
This week Morrissey Goodale reported seven domestic and nine global transactions from companies in Canada, Australia, Ireland and the U.K.
Strategic growth planning ideas for regional expansion
Morrissey Goodale discusses ways that architectural engineering firms can expand within their regions
Weekly merger and acquisition update: February 2, 2024
This week Morrissey Goodale reported eight domestic transactions and three global transactions involving companies from the U.S., Malaysia, the U.K. and the UAE.
The future of AI and machine learning for the AE industry
Morrissey Goodale discusses AI and machine learning in the architecture and engineering spaces in this interview
Weekly merger and acquisition update: January 26, 2024
This week Morrissey Goodale reported seven domestic and three global transactions.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: January 19, 2024
This week Morrissey Goodale reported eight domestic and two global transactions in Canada and the U.K.
Nine engineering firms leading in firm acquisition
Morrissey Goodale reports on nine of the top engineering firms leading industry consolidation in the AE industry.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: January 5, 2024
This week Morrissey Goodale reported five domestic and one global transaction in France and Belgium.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: December 29, 2023
This week Morrissey Goodale reported three domestic and three global transactions in Sweden, Australia and Canada
Weekly merger and acquisition update: December 15 2023
This week Morrissey Goodale reported three domestic and three global transactions in Sweden, Australia and Canada
Market snapshot: Retail (part one)
Morrissey Goodale reports on trends and fast-growing hot spots for the retail industry
Weekly merger and acquisition update: Decmber 8, 2023
This week Morrissey Goodale reported seven domestic and four global transactions in Canada and Australia.
Market snapshot: Surveying and mapping (part two)
Morrissey Goodale reports on growth patterns in the mapping and surveying industry.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: December 1, 2023
This week Morrissey Goodale reported six domestic and eight global transactions in Canada, the U.K., Sweden, Hungary, Australia and Norway.
Video: Unifying data from diverse systems and sources to enable wholebuilding analytics FDD and KPI analysis
An introduction to the concept of an IDL and the factors involved in achieving the necessary functionality to acquire and normalize data to support real-world applications.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: November 17, 2023
Morrissey Goodale reported five domestic and two global transactions in Canada, Germany and the U.K.
Organization structure: Beyond the boxes
Mark Goodale explains different kinds of organizational structures and what kinds of firms each might work for
Weekly merger and acquisition update: November 10, 2023
This week Morrissey Goodale reported nine domestic and three global transactions in Canada, France and India.
Commissioning Giants’ revenue surges $100 million over last year
The 2023 Commissioning Giants data reports on the top 25 firms
Video: Commissioning of food service spaces overview challenges and lessons learned
Whether it’s a café in an office building or a full-scale restaurant, a meal is always nearby. When constructing large and complex facilities, the systems required for food service spaces are commonly overlooked.
How architectural engineering firms can gain traction for growth
If a strategic plan isn't working, there are five main reasons why the plan isn't working as well as expected and how to fix it.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: November 3, 2023
This week Morrissey Goodale reported nine domestic and for global transactions in the U.K., France, Australia and Canada
Weekly merger and acquisition update: October 27, 2023
This week Morrissey Goodale reported eight domestic and three global transactions in Austria, Italy, Australia and the U.K.
What it takes to create a high-performing acquisition
Mick Morrissey gives advice on how to create a successful acquisition before and after the merge for an AE firm.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: October 20, 2023
Morrissey Goodale reported eight domestic transactions and three global transactions in Australia, the U.K., Italy and Austria.
Six ethical dilemmas for AE firms and five ways to think them through
Determining the right course of action can be challenging, especially when services span various industries and require specialized expertise
Weekly merger and acquisition update: October 13, 2023
This week Morrissey Goodale reported seven domestic and four global transactions involving companies from the U.S., U.K., Norway and Australia.
10 ways the AE industry won’t change
While everything in the AE industry seems to be constantly moving, some parts of the industry will remain stable throughout.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: October 6, 2023
This week Morrissey Goodale reported nine domestic and seven global transactions in Australia, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, the U.K. and Canada.
Eight common mistakes on AE board of directors and six ways to fix them
There are eight common mistakes firms make when they create their board of directors. Six tips on fixing these common issues are highlighted.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: September 29, 2023
This week Morrissey Goodale six domestic and five global transactions in France, Australia, Canada, the U.K. and Sweden.
Uponor celebrates grand opening of new experience center
Uponor announces its new experience center in Minnesota, which expands their North American headquarters
AE industry tapping the brakes on raises and bonuses
Mark Goodale discusses changes in worker compensation from January to September of this year.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: September 22, 2023
This week Morrissey Goodale reported six domestic transactions and one global transaction in the UK.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: September 15, 2023
This past week Morrissey Goodale reported six domestic transactions and three global transactions in India, the UK and Thailand.
What made for another strong year for the MEP Giants?
After record M&A activity in 2021, the 2023 MEP Giants rode the momentum to another active year
Weekly merger and acquisition update: September 8, 2023
This past week Morrissey Goodale reported eight domestic and four global transactions in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark and Sweden.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: September 1, 2023
This week Morrissey Goodale reported seven domestic and one global transaction in Ireland.
Eleven ways to encourage worker productivity at your AE firm
Consider these 11 tips to deal with the complicated reality of underperforming workers and how to make them better.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: August 25, 2023
This week Morrissey Goodale reported six domestic transactions and one global transaction in the UK.
Commissioning conference opens call for abstracts for 2024 show
CxEnergy 2024 issued a call for abstracts for presentations for its commissioning conference on more than a dozen topics.
Take control to keep rising stars employed at your AE firm
Morrissey Goodale outlines seven ways to keep rising stars in your AE firm happy and successful.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: August 18, 2023
This week Morrissey Goodale reported five domestic transactions in Florida, Texas, Ohio and Kentucky.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: August 11, 2023
This week Morrissey Goodale reported five domestic and four global transactions involving companies from the U.S., U.K., Canada, Singapore and Denmark.
Conservation and development market snapshot, Part 1
Morrissey Goodale reports recent changes in the conservation industry and what it means for the AE industry.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: August 4, 2023
This week Morrissey Goodale reported five domestic and four global transactions involving companies from the U.S., U.K., Australia, France and China.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: July 28, 2023
This week Morrissey Goodale reported three domestic transactions and one global transaction in the United Kingdom.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: July 21, 2023
This week Morrissey Goodale reported five domestic and two global transactions from companies in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: July 14, 2023
Morrissey Goodale reported 13 domestic and five global transactions this week.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: July 7, 2023
Morrissey Goodale reported six domestic and five global transactions this week.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: June 30, 2023
This week Morrissey Goodale reported five U.S. deals and five international deals involving companies from the United Kingdom and Canada.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: June 23, 2023
This week Morrissey Goodale reported eight U.S. deals and six international deals involving companies from the United Kingdom, South Africa and Canada.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: June 16, 2023
This week Morrissey Goodale reported five U.S. deals and five international deals involving companies from the United Kingdom, Spain and Canada.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: June 9, 2023
This week Morrissey Goodale reported seven U.S. deals and four international deals involving companies from the United Kingdom, Norway and Ireland.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: June 2, 2023
This week Morrissey Goodale reported four U.S. deals and four international deals involving companies from the United Kingdom, Iceland, Denmark, Ireland and Canada.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: May 26, 2023
This week Morrissey Goodale reported seven U.S. deals and two international deals involving companies from the United Kingdom, Germany, and Egypt.
CEO succession planning for A/E firms
CEO succession planning and execution tends to vary depending on a firm’s capitalization structure.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: May 19, 2023
This week Morrissey Goodale reported eight U.S. deals and one international deal involving companies from the United Kingdom.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: May 12, 2023
This week Morrissey Goodale reported seven U.S. deals and seven international deals involving companies from the United Kingdom, Canada, Sweden, Finland, Turkey, and UAE.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: May 5, 2023
This week Morrissey Goodale reported eight U.S. deals and seven international deals involving companies from the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Germany.
Consulting-Specifying Engineer most-viewed commissioning articles in 2023
Read the best articles about commissioning including Commissioning Giants, commissioning without capital investments, savings degradation and more
Weekly merger and acquisition update: April 28, 2023
This week Morrissey Goodale reported five U.S. deals and three international deals involving companies from the United Kingdom.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: April 21, 2023
This week Morrissey Goodale reported eight U.S. deals and four international deals involving companies from the United Kingdom, Canada, Spain, France and Australia.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: April 14, 2023
This week Morrissey Goodale reported five U.S. deals and three international deals involving companies from Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: April 7, 2023
This week Morrissey Goodale reported thirteen U.S. deals and eight international deals involving companies from the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Morocco, New Zealand, and Ireland.
Benefits of being an under-performing A/E firm
Traditionally, when the AE industry has experienced boom times, M&A has increased in line with the confidence of strategic acquirers and investors, but that's not the case right now.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: March 31, 2023
This week Morrissey Goodale reported five U.S. deals and one international deal involving companies from the United Kingdom and Denmark.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: March 24, 2023
This week Morrissey Goodale reported four U.S. deals and three international deals involving companies from France, Ireland, Oman, and Australia.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: March 17, 2023
This week Morrissey Goodale reported four U.S. deals and nine international deals involving companies from the United Kingdom, Australia, Saudi Arabia, France and Canada.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: March 10, 2023
This week Morrissey Goodale reported nine U.S. deals and four international deals involving companies from the United Kingdom, Brazil, South Africa, and the Netherlands.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: March 3, 2023
This week Morrissey Goodale reported eleven U.S. deal and one international deals involving companies from the United Kingdom.
Consulting-Specifying Engineer most-viewed content, February 2023
Read the best content in February 2023 including: Commissioning Giants, codes and standards, product of the year, emergency generator systems, power and more
Weekly merger and acquisition update: February 24, 2023
This week Morrissey Goodale reported eight U.S. deals and six international deals involving companies from France, Romania, The Netherlands, Sweden, Canada, Australia, Hungary and Denmark.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: February 17, 2023
This week Morrissey Goodale reported eight U.S. deals and six international deals involving companies from Australia, Spain, Belgium, France, and the United Kingdom.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: February 10, 2023
This week Morrissey Goodale reported eight U.S. deals and four international deals involving companies from Finland and the United Kingdom.
The state of industry consolidation
Patterns of industry consolidation on display in 2022 can offer keen observers insight into the changing shape of the A&E industry.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: February 3, 2023
This week Morrissey Goodale reported 13 U.S. deals and four international deals involving companies from Australia and Canada.
Top 5 Consulting-Specifying Engineer Content: January 27-February 2, 2023
The most viewed content from the past week covered Commissioning Giants, codes and standards, condenser water system strategies and power generation
Where raises, bonuses are headed in 2023 for A&E firms
For A&E employees, the size of the bonus for this year depends on seniority and the type of A&E firm they are in.
Top 5 Consulting-Specifying Engineer Content: January 20-26, 2023
The most viewed content from the past week covered Commissioning Giants, condenser water system strategies, codes and standards and power generation.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: January 27, 2023
This week Morrissey Goodale reported eight U.S. deals and two international deals involving companies from the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: January 20, 2023
This week Morrissey Goodale reported five U.S. deals and three international deals involving companies from Sweden, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Ireland.
AE firms increasing pay to retain employees
Faced with widespread staffing issues, managers in A&E are expected to continue doling out larger raises and bonuses in 2023 to retain current employees.
Is 2023 a return to the “old” normal for the A/E industry?
What was accepted as normal before the COVID-19 pandemic might be returning to the A/E industry.
Company announces preliminary technical program
A preliminary technical program was announced for CxEnergy 2023, which will cover many topics for commissioning experts, energy management professionals, MEP engineers, building owners and more.
Video: Integrating Meter Data, Equipment and Tariff Rates for ECM Identification, Assessment and Verification
Data is essential for energy efficiency efforts. Interval meter data has long been the primary focus of analysis in M&V and energy analysis.
Commissioning: Bridging the gap between construction and operations
Learn the basics of maximizing operating efficiency after building completion
Eight questions for the AE industry in the fall
Eight frequent questions pertaining to the A/E industry are highlighted with advice for industry CEOs and investors.
Project Profile: UNC Health Surgical Tower Commissioning
The Surgical Tower project is a new 325,000 SF medical tower including 24 fully licensed operating rooms.
Project Profile: One Vanderbilt
The commissioning process for a job of this magnitude was extremely complex due to the size of the building, the relationship to the future office and retail tenants, and the coordination among a myriad of public transportation options connecting to the tower.
Seven things to consider when selling your AE firm
Selling your AE or environmental firm can be a daunting process
Will your facility fail when it matters?
Integrated testing steps of building systems beyond HVAC.
Retro-commissioning taboo: The ugly truth of savings degradation and what to do about it
Evaluating and adjusting energy systems can enable a healthcare facility to focus on its mission: patient care.
Consulting-Specifying Engineer most-viewed commissioning articles in 2022
Read the best articles about commissioning including commissioning giants, commissioning processes, smart buildings and more.
Weekly merger and acquisition update: April 8, 2022
This week Morrissey Goodale reported ten U.S. deals and six international deals involving companies from Sweden, the United Kingdom, Finland and Japan.
Tips for performing integrated systems testing
Integrated systems testing incorporates multiple related systems, rather than a single piece of equipment or a single system
Clash detection in building information modeling
Like improvements from 64-bit games to 4K virtual reality epics, there has been a parallel evolution in Building Information Modeling.
Tips for Fast-Tracking Construction Projects Responsibly
“I wanna go fast!”
Improving energy efficiency, sustainability and resiliency using FCAs Retro-Cx and energy road maps
A certified member from the AABC Commissioning Group (ACG) joins a panel outlining different pathways building owners, commissioning providers, and energy managers can improve energy efficiency and overall operations, including maintenance, sustainability and resilience.
Consulting-Specifying Engineer most-viewed articles, November 2021
Read the best articles in November 2021 including: Product of the Year winners, Commissioning Giants, power factor correction, BAS replacements and more.
Consulting-Specifying Engineer most-viewed articles, October 2021
Read the best articles in October 2021 including: Commissioning Giants, chilled water plant performance, holistic lighting systems and more.
Top 5 Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles: October 22-28, 2021
Read the best articles from the past week. Commissioning giants, life safety requirements, automated fault detection diagnostics, BIM and COVID-19, and UV light benefits
Top 5 Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles: October 15-21, 2021
Read the best articles from the past week. Commissioning giants, emergency lighting codes, environmental conservation, circuit coordination and IAQ facilities.
Deliver smart buildings using CSI Division 25, commissioning
The use of CSI Division 25 and commissioning are critical to the successful design and operation of a smart building
2021 Commissioning Giants
The 2021 Commissioning Giants data reports on the top 25 firms
The future of building commissioning
As technology changes, commissioning becomes more enhanced and advanced
What is commissioning?
Understanding the process for realizing efficient buildings that meet the requirements of their owner.
Commissioning emergency power systems
Commissioning emergency power supply systems requires thorough knowledge of codes and several building systems
Ask an expert: Justin Garner provides input on COVID-19
Learn from an expert at Engineered Air Balance Co. about the engineering, commissioning, test and balance and business aspects of COVID-19
Top 5 Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles: October 30 to November 5, 2020
Read the best articles from the past week. Commissioning giants, hot water heating boilers, hospital ventilation, electrical systems and higher ed design.
2020 Commissioning Giants
The 2020 Commissioning Giants data reports on the top 25 firms
Commissioning Guideline offers best practices, approaches
ACG’s reimagined document recognizes new priorities now that commissioning is business as usual
Commissioning during the COVID-19 crisis
Troy Byers from Commissioning Consultants provides input on how commissioning of HVAC systems is being handled during COVID-19
Peer review of MEP engineering, commissioning services for alternate care site provided
Peter Basso Associates was asked to provide a peer review and MEP services for a temporary field hospital in Michigan.
Video: Challenges of Phased Projects from the Commissioning Perspective
There are challenges for the commissioning process with projects that have a phased turnover scheduled, but there are ways to mitigate them.
Video: Commissioning in the Building Codes
Commissioning has been increasingly integrated into codes and standards and there are tools commissioning authorities and code officials can use to support compliance with these codes.
Video: Using State-of-the-Art Fault Detection & Diagnostics Tools in MBCx
Automated fault detection and diagnostics (AFDD) is a powerful tool in the fast-growing area of monitoring-based commissioning.
Video: Using Data Analytics to Automate and Enhance the Commissioning Process
Consultants in commissioning, energy management, monitoring and verification analytics software is a powerful tool and it provides new service offerings to improve facility performance and eliminate drift.
Video: Commissioning Electrical Systems in Mission Critical Facilities
Commissioning electrical systems in mission critical facilities requires great care and planning and save clients the extreme costs from system outages due to improperly tested equipment or insufficient levels of testing
Video: Tales of Commissioning a Net Zero Building: Lombardo Center at Millersville University
This case study presentation examines the challenges and rewards associated with making the Lombardo Center at Millersville University a net zero building.
Video: Greater than the Sum of its Parts The Interdependence of MEP and Envelope Cx
This presentation will discuss the “whole building” commissioning process, industry standards, and code requirements to show how a well-integrated BECx + MEP Cx process provides synergistic benefits to building owners and enhances building performance.
Video: Commissioning a Biomass Heating System in a Remote Alaska Community
The Southeast Island School District (SISD) learned valuable lessons that led to improved Owner’s Project Requirements, revised design criteria, and important startup and operational criteria.
Video: Commonly Made Commissioning Mistakes
This list of commonly made mistakes and oversights illustrates a perfect storm of commissioning folly.
Video: Commissioning of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium: Massive Project…Details Matter
This presentation demonstrates how commissioning activities were incorporated as early as possible into the construction schedule, reveals how Cx data was tracked to resolution, and highlights Cx activities for the stadium’s remarkable 1.2 million gallon rainwater retention and re-use system.
Video: Evolution and Benefits of a District Wide Commissioning Program
Orange County Public Schools is the ninth largest in the U.S. In 2009, OCPS initiated a commissioning program for new schools and major school additions limited to HVAC systems, construction and acceptance (testing) phase Cx services.
The value of building commissioning: current market status
The Building Commissioning Association partnered with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory to confirm the value of commissioning for providers, facility owners and building industry stakeholders
Linking commissioning, TAB to deliver better buildings
When the commissioning authority and the testing, adjusting and balancing contractor collaborate throughout the design and construction phases, it results in improved building construction
Video: Managing Commissioning in a 185-Facility Health Care Corporation
This presentation will focus on how HCA utilizes a Cx database to assist two commissioning agents with this workload.
Video: The Case for Cx: Updated Landmark Study Shows Evolution of Cx Costs & Benefits 2004-2018
This session will explore the results and findings of a 2018 update to the database and study, and discuss the challenges of accurate data gathering, particularly for ongoing and monitoringbased Cx.
What makes building commissioning successful on a project
The continuous development of the construction industry combined with the Great Recession has left the impression that commissioning is a commodity-based service to be engaged as required by certain codes and authorities.
New Belgium Brewing Company: East Coast Brewery & Distribution Commissioning
Commissioning for maximum production.
4 Signs Your Commissioning Expert Will Get You the Most ‘Bang for Your Buck’
How do you know that you’re hiring the commissioning agents who will help you save the most money over the long haul of your building?
How Ongoing Commissioning Could Benefit Your Manufacturing Operation
With new technology, there is another option to consider — and it potentially could save you even more and extend your building’s life even longer.
AKF Group project profile: Millersville University Net Zero Lombardo Welcome Center
Millersville University Net Zero Lombardo Welcome Center, Millersville, PA
Burns & McDonnell project profile: DFW Airport Terminal Renewal & Improvement Program
DFW Airport Terminal Renewal & Improvement Program, Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
What you need to know about building commissioning
The unprecedented technology advancements of the last three decades have only made the built environment more sophisticated, but at the same time the perceived relevance of commissioning has suffered.
PBA Chairman, Peter J. Basso, PE, FASHRAE, and Principal Randy M. Wisniewski share Experience/Thoughts on Peer Review – A Commissioning Fringe Benefit or More
Basso and Wisniewski of PBA, Suggest Input from 'Knowledgeable, Experienced Peer Reviewers'
Designing resilient buildings
Existing building commissioning (EBCx) is a vital factor in designing resilient buildings.
Commissioning of electrical systems
Commissioning of electrical systems has become an integral and well-established part of the building design and construction process. However, as cities and states increasingly pass more stringent energy legislation while new technologies continue to present countless possibilities, building systems will get smarter and more interconnected—and the role commissioning plays in the built environment will continue to expand.
Considerations for electrical testing and commissioning
The need for testing and commissioning electrical equipment and systems varies by project, client, system, and building codes.
Video: Case Study: Re-Commissioning an Industrial Gas Chiller
This case study examines re-starting, re-commissioning, and optimizing an industrial gas chiller used for drying well-head natural gas.
Video: Integrate Operational Readiness Services with Building Commissioning
This session provides attendees methods and techniques for integrating operational readiness services into existing Cx offerings.
Video: Decommissioning: What You Need to Know in the Absence of Standards
This case study investigates the exterior and interior of a school, identifying risks and findings with over 10 hazardous material categories that will help engineers create a more ideal demolition.
Video: How is Energy Resiliency Dependent Upon Commissioning?
This presentation will convey the importance and dependence of facility Cx/EBCx as a critical, if not the most important aspect, of energy resiliency.
Video: A NFPA 70B & 70E Overview: Eliminate the Risk of Electrical Hazards & Avoid Expensive Shutdowns
This session focuses on the importance of electrical safety and maintenance programs, OSHA requirements and definitions for CFRs 1910.147 & 303 and 305, guidance of NFPA 70E and 70B standards on electrical safety and recommended practice for electrical equipment maintenance.
Video: The Evolution of Commissioning at the University of Texas at Austin
This presentation examines the needs of an institutional client, and the gap left by the traditional new building commissioning process.
10 reasons lighting controls commissioning goes bad
To ensure complex systems function as intended, a formal commissioning process needs to be established.
7 ways to use drones in building design, construction and maintenance
Drone technology is helping redefine the way we design, construct and maintain buildings.
Video: Fundamentals of Test & Balance for Engineers, Cx & Energy Providers
The presentation covers many of the key test and balance issues that if properly addressed can ensure that any project goes smoothly.
Case study: Collaborative delivery serves U.S. Coast Guard well
A U.S. Coast Guard multimission building and vessel-support facility project required a revised site plan, ultimately benefitting the project’s overall outcome.
Case study: IPD at work in health care
Collaboration between engineers and contractors leads to waste elimination and cost savings.
Reinforcing the engineer’s role in the IPD method
Integrated project delivery (IPD) requires a team approach and buy-in from all players, including the architect, engineer, contractor, and owner. The consulting engineer plays a significant role in the IPD process.
Closing the loop—how commissioning can come full circle
Just about every building project, from a skyscraper to a small hospital renovation, must be commissioned to ensure its safety and functionality. By focusing on proper systems operation, problem solving, and teamwork, commissioning can ensure systems function as intended.
Video: Tunable White Lighting — Minimize Risk During Commissioning and Satisfy Your Client
This presentation will educate the audience on the user interfaces needed to make immediate changes and verifications to a lighting control system in order to meet WELL building requirements. It also covers commissioning requirements.
Taking design-build further: Southland’s connected solutions
The Design-Build method is growing in popularity as owners become more familiar with its benefits and develop a better understanding of how to approach it.
2018 Commissioning Giants
The 2018 Commissioning Giants data reports on the top firms that elected to enter the program this year. Here’s a look at the top 25 firms.
Video: Leading without Authority: Engaging the Project Team
This presentation explores collaborative techniques and is open to interaction and sharing of additional ideas and methods.
CxEnergy 2019 heading to Orlando
Early exhibitor and sponsorship sales brisk, prospectus now available.
Designing industrial, manufacturing, and warehouse facilities
More than just places to make and store products, industrial, manufacturing, and warehouse facilities are becoming more complex. Owners are more demanding in the face of ever-evolving supply chain demands and technological advancements.
Smart building systems optimization
Integration and interoperability in smart buildings enhance value and reduce risks for the building owner.
Video: Lab Retro-Cx: The Rebirth of a Research Facility
This presentation explains the changes that are necessary to keep laboratories in the best operational conditions.
Video: Case Study: Cx of South Airport APM/ITM Complex at Orlando International Airport
This session provides a real world example of how to approach the Cx of a $650 million project with multiple contractors and stakeholders.
Strategy: It’s not just the name of the game, it’s what your clients want
Strategically alignment now means anticipating future client needs and industry trends.
Strategies for electrical labeling and documentation
Electrical equipment must be correctly labeled and documented. Follow these strategies to achieve enhanced safety and documentation.
The evolving role of commissioning providers
The role of commissioning providers (CxPs) is changing which means more successful project delivery.
Case study: Commissioning at St. Catharines
Commissioning at an Ontario hospital required a wide scope of testing the electrical components.
The difference between mounting and installing
Even in the dictionary, the term mounting is not the same as installing.
An engineered approach to ongoing commissioning
Ongoing commissioning improves energy efficiency in existing buildings.
Commissioning and the technology evolution
With smarter application and availability of technology to achieve and drive longer-term performance results, commissioning providers (CxPs) are finding themselves at the forefront to learn, coach, and lead the application of technology in the built environment. Learn the challenges, roles, opportunities, and recommended methods for incorporating technology solutions into the commissioning process and improving building performance.
Ten ways to incorporate technology into your commissioning process
Here are the top 10 recommended methods for incorporating technology solutions into the commissioning process and improving building performance.
Using online commissioning tools
Properly and strategically positioning an online commissioning tool can significantly differentiate a service provider from its competition, saving time and money and adding significant value.
Commissioning lighting systems
The complexity of lighting design has made commissioning of lighting controls an essential part of projects. Commissioning for the most part is voluntary; however, if an owner is contemplating U.S. Green Building Council LEED certification or if ASHRAE 90.1-2010 compliance is required, commissioning is mandatory.
Warehouse commissioning lighting system
By commissioning the lighting system, this company saved electricity and improved the safety of its high-bay lighting fixtures in this warehouse.
Building commissioning challenges, solutions
Commissioning, recommissioning, or retro-commissioning, can be a challenge—and the more complex a facility is, the more boxes an engineer has to check to get the job done right. Here, a group of expert engineers explain how to succeed on such projects.
Building commissioning challenges, solutions: Sustainability, energy efficiency
Commissioning, recommissioning, or retro-commissioning, can be a challenge—and the more complex a facility is, the more boxes an engineer has to check to get the job done right. Renewable energy systems, photovoltaics, and other sustainable systems must now be commissioned.
Project Profile: UHAT Facilities
Through benchmarking and strategic energy auditing, together, ES2 and UHAT collaborated to optimize operations and maintenance procedures.
Case study: Retro-commissioning a data center
These examples illustrate how a typical direct M&V process can be conducted in RCx projects.
Lighting commissioning: Highlighting code compliance
ASHRAE Standard 90.1 provides guidelines for designing lighting and lighting control systems. Commissioning these lighting systems is a key requirement of the 2010 edition of the code.
Averting a data center legal crisis
Engineers involved in data center design can limit their potential exposure by taking a few simple steps.
Commissioning surges ahead
Building commissioning continues to grow, and engineering firms can benefit from adding the service for clients.
The state of commissioning in 2013
Despite challenges both new and old, and an economy that is improved but still not roaring, commissioning firms remain hopeful about the upcoming year.
ASHRAE Standard 202 on commissioning released
ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 202: Commissioning Process for Buildings and Systems is ASHRAE’s first standard focused on the commissioning process.
Registration open for ACG commissioning workshop, exam
Registration is open for the next ACG CxA Workshop and Exam, which will be held Sept. 24, 2013, in Washington, D.C.
Big data archaeology and the consulting engineer
The digital footprint we create today will help anthropologists tomorrow.
Commissioning workshops announced
ACG's CxA workshops and webinars have been scheduled for the rest of 2013.
NEBB retro-commissioning seminar, exam
NEBB's Technical Retro-Commissioning Seminar and Exam will be held July 17 to 20, 2013.
Retro-commissioning seminar, exam
NEBB's Retro-Commissioning seminar and exam is being held July 17 to 20, 2013, in Portland, Ore.
ACG Conference on Total Building Commissioning registration open
ACG's 9th Annual Conference on Total Building Commissioning will include workshops and certification exams.
NEBB Basic Building Systems Commissioning seminar, exam
NEBB is holding a seminar and exam on building systems at IAPMO's world headquarters in Ontario, Calif., April 10-13, 2013.
Communication in commissioning
An effective commissioning authority must bring far more than technical skills to the project team. Communication skills of all types are key.
Commissioning the BAS
Following a thorough commissioning process that incorporates best practices is essential in delivering a building that meets user requirements and design intent.
Commissioning best practices: Electrical — Top 10 deficiencies and challenges
These are the most common deficiencies or challenges workers face when working on a commissioning project.
Commissioning best practices: Electrical
Commissioning electrical equipment ideally begins early in the design phase of the project and continues through the completion of functional performance testing.
The state of commissioning in 2012
Commissioning continues to expand to cover more systems, and energy-oriented existing building commissioning is still seen as the future. But a weak economic recovery and concerns about “commissioning lite” leave providers slightly more pessimistic than in 2011.
Lighting commissioning guidelines and standards
The complexity of lighting design has made commissioning of lighting controls an essential part of projects.