Letter from a long-serving engineer
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 […]
Navigating Change: Why Good Fundamentals Always Matter
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 […]
Substantial Completion: More Than Just a Milestone
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 […]
One Thoughtful Handoff at a Time: Building Better Project Teams
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 […]