Building Commissioning Services
Verify Building Performance and Reduce Liability Risk
Spectrum Energy’s commissioning team includes experienced field specialists to verify system performance in commercial and institutional buildings. From design review through testing and closeout, we help owners, engineers, and contractors confirm that building systems operate as intended.
Your Credentialed Commissioning Partner
Spectrum’s commissioning team holds professional credentials from organizations including ASHRAE, NEBB, AEE, and the U.S. Green Building Council.
Building Commissioning Services
Comprehensive Services for Every Project
Spectrum Energy is a NEBB-certified firm specializing in green certification and comprehensive commissioning for commercial and institutional buildings.
Whether you’re closing out a new construction project, fulfilling a specification requirement, or validating an existing facility, our services are tailored to your project phase, building type, and compliance requirements.
New Construction Commissioning
Ensure equipment and systems are installed correctly and perform as intended at each stage of your project.
Existing Building Commissioning
Identify what is limiting building performance and get a practical plan to improve operation, efficiency, and occupant comfort.
Sustainability Commissioning
Meet certification requirements with confidence, backed by a credentialed team that understands the process.
Technical Commissioning
Get hands-on, engineering-focused verification that your systems are installed, integrated, and operating exactly as they should be.
Building Performance Changes Over Time
As buildings age and tenants change, systems can fall out of alignment with current needs. Existing building commissioning helps uncover issues affecting energy use, comfort, and compliance.
Building commissioning services identify issues and recommend solutions before they become expensive problems.
- HVAC systems that aren’t functioning optimally
- Controls that weren’t programmed or calibrated correctly
- Equipment installed poorly or incorrectly
- Missing or incomplete documentation that creates liability
If everything is critical, then nothing is critical, and by prioritizing risks and vulnerabilities, we focus resources where they make the most impact.
Our risk-based commissioning process goes beyond mere compliance to deliver resilient, high-performing facilities.”
David Davenport, PE, BCxP
Spectrum Energy
One Partner. Limitless Capabilities.
Commissioning is one piece of a larger picture. Our full-service capabilities mean your project team has one trusted partner for verification, optimization, and funding.
- Testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB)
- Building enclosure testing
- Energy efficiency consulting
- BEPS compliance
- Sound and vibration measurement
- Existing systems surveys
- Energy funding, grants, and incentive expertise
Frequently Asked Questions About Building Commissioning
What is building commissioning?
Building commissioning is a quality assurance process that verifies key building systems, including HVAC, controls, plumbing, electrical systems, and the building envelope, are installed and performing according to the owner’s project requirements and design intent.
Is commissioning required?
Commissioning is required on many new construction projects and major renovations, especially for government, institutional, healthcare, laboratory, and high-performance buildings. It is also commonly required for LEED certification, utility incentive programs, and owner project requirements.
How is commissioning different from TAB (Testing, Adjusting & Balancing)?
TAB is a specific technical service that measures, adjusts, and balances airflow and hydronic systems to match design criteria. Commissioning is broader — it encompasses the full verification of all building systems, including controls, documentation, and performance testing. Many projects require both. Spectrum provides both services, either together or independently, depending on your needs.
Can you work with existing contractors or engineering teams?
Yes. We easily integrate with any existing project team, coordinating with contractors, engineers, facility teams, and owners at any stage of the project. Our role is to support coordination, verification, and documentation so the full team can move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Ready to Verify Building Performance?
Spectrum Energy’s commissioning team is ready to help. We’ll give you a clear picture of where your building stands and a detailed plan to get it where it needs to be.