Commissioning: A Future-Ready Career with Purpose
Explore a dynamic field that blends engineering, technology, sustainability, and discover how ACG can support your path.
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What is Building Commissioning?
Commissioning is a quality assurance process ensuring that building systems function as intended. Rooted in naval traditions, today it ensures safety, efficiency, and high performance across modern buildings.
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Commissioning facilitates and ensures the required communication, coordination, testing, and verification, and results in the delivery of a building whose systems perform as intended.
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Effective commissioning is an intentional, visible, cooperative and proactive process.
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For the best possible results, commissioning should be included in all phases of the design and construction process.
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Why Consider a Career in Commissioning?
Always Learning
Purpose-Driven
Variety
Challenge
Growing Field
Flexibility
A Growing Industry Needs You
The AEC industry is currently facing an acute skills shortage, with professionals in high demand across the sector. This comes at a time when the market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4% through 2024–2025. Compounding the workforce challenge, over 40% of construction professionals are expected to retire by 2031. Meanwhile, significant federal investments from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and the CHIPS Act are set to continue fueling industry growth and project demand.
Skills Needed
To succeed in commissioning, professionals need a well-rounded skill set that includes strong communication to effectively share ideas and keep stakeholders aligned. Teamwork is essential, as commissioning is a collaborative process involving owners, engineers of record, and project stakeholders. The role also demands strong problem-solving abilities, technical expertise, and project management skills to navigate complex systems and schedules. Resilience is key when facing project challenges, along with the ability to work independently—driven by self-motivation and initiative.
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