The Great Recession, as the last five-plus years have come to be known, has been tough on building owners and operations-and-maintenance (O&M) staffs. As they face mounting pressure to maximize net operating income, they increasingly are turning to existing-building commissioning (EBCx) to keep maintenance and utility costs down. This article will define contemporary EBCx, describe the contemporary EBCx process, and discuss associated energy and cost savings. It also will discuss a more targeted approach to EBCx for tight operation budgets.

View Article