Commissioning

Proven Commissioning for Complex, Mission-Critical Buildings

As building systems grow more complex and energy-intensive, performance can no longer be assumed—it must be proven. Syska Hennessy’s Commissioning National Practice brings over 25 years of experience helping owners and facility managers measure, verify, and optimize the performance of mechanical, electrical, life safety, and networked systems. With commissioning professionals located across every Syska office nationwide, we deliver consistent, high-quality commissioning services that reduce risk, improve reliability, and lower energy and maintenance costs throughout the facility lifecycle.

Our team excels in commissioning mission-critical and highly complex facilities, applying performance verification throughout the full-service life of your building systems. Leveraging a national practice with local delivery, we combine deep technical expertise with hands-on support wherever your projects are located. This approach ensures that your systems not only meet design intent at handover but continue to perform efficiently and reliably for years to come.

Michael Falkenstern, CEA, CxAP, LEED AP
Principal

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What We Do

New Building Commissioning

Ensuring building systems perform as intended from day one. Syska Hennessy works with owners, designers, and contractors to verify mechanical, electrical, life safety, and integrated systems meet project requirements. Through design reviews, functional testing, and system validation, we reduce risk, improve reliability, and deliver facilities ready for occupancy.

Existing Building/Retro-Commissioning

Enhancing existing buildings by optimizing system performance, improving efficiency, and reducing operational costs.

Monitoring-Based Commissioning

Continuous system monitoring and analytics to detect issues early, improve efficiency, and maintain reliable building operations.

Facility Assessment Surveys

Understanding and protecting the performance and value of your facilities. Syska Hennessy conducts comprehensive evaluations of buildings and systems to help owners assess physical condition, identify deficiencies, and plan for long-term operations. Our formal reports include observed issues, estimated lifespans of building elements, and prioritized recommendations for repairs, replacements, or upgrades—with associated cost estimates—to support capital planning, budgeting, and resource management.

Operational Optimization

Maximizing building performance through data-driven insight and actionable improvements. Syska Hennessy combines system analytics with on-site validation to uncover operational inefficiencies and optimize how building systems work together. We identify performance gaps, adjust control strategies, and recommend targeted infrastructure or sequence improvements. Beyond system tuning, we help owners strengthen operations by developing and refining preventive maintenance programs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs), and Methods of Procedure (MOPs)—ensuring buildings run safely, reliably, and consistently every day.

Thermography

Detect issues before they disrupt operations. Using advanced infrared imaging, Syska Hennessy identifies hidden electrical and mechanical problems early—before they lead to equipment failure or costly downtime. Our certified Level I Thermographers provide actionable insights into system performance, helping owners prioritize maintenance, enhance reliability, and extend the life of critical building equipment.