Using Pre-Commissioning Checklists to Assure Smooth Transition of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems to the Final Testing and Acceptance Stage of Capital Construction Projects

The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system is one of the most critical building systems in residential, commercial, hospitality, retail, healthcare, education, government buildings, and other types of capital construction projects. The HVAC system is what makes those buildings livable. For project owners, the last thing they want to Read more…

Assessing the Readiness of Contractors for the Commissioning and Startup Stage on Capital Construction Projects

Successful capital projects delivery requires thorough preparation and accurate execution during the planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup project life cycle stages. Although much has been written on the stages of design, procurement, and construction, nevertheless the commissioning and startup stage of any capital project is as important as Read more…

Using Checklists to Ensure that all the Key Areas of the Construction Contracts in Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) Projects Have Been Addressed

In general, checklists are one of the proven methods for organizations to ensure that their experience and knowledge in performing tasks of similar or repeated nature are documented in a format that can be re-used on future projects. This organizational asset can also be used to serve as an audit Read more…