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By David Burks, CxA, CxA+BE, CAPM, BECxP, FMPC When people walk into a laboratory, they usually notice the finishes first, marveling at the clean lines, glass walls and bright lighting. Such a room might look sleek and controlled, but, in a lab, appearance doesn’t equal performance. Behind the scenes, laboratory spaces are some of the Read More

Dear Curious Minds, Thinking about a career in commissioning? As an engineer with decades of experience, allow me to share some thoughts. Commissioning (Cx) is a discipline built around learning, seeing, asking, testing, translating, and—when it's done well—serving. It's technical work, no question, but it's so much more than that. It gives you a chance Read More

By Candice Rogers, MBA, CCP, CxA, WELL AP, LEED AP BD+CPaladin, Inc. In building management and sustainability, the only real constant is change. This point has been on my mind a lot lately as we have supported a major Southern city in their pursuit of some ambitious energy performance initiatives. While specific programs and certifications Read More

By Kelsey Leslie PE, CCP Paladin, Inc. As commissioning professionals, we frequently encounter a critical misconception about substantial completion: the belief that when a building looks ready, it is ready. The gleaming tiles, fresh paint, and finished surfaces can create a powerful illusion of readiness that masks the complex systems and critical functions still requiring Read More

By Candice Rogers Paladin, Inc In our industry, projects always seem to orbit around the same gravitational pulls: schedule, budget, deliverables. We know the drill—owners want their buildings completed on time, on budget, and with the promised functionality. The pressure is real, and the stakes are high. But as I look back over dozens of Read More