Re & Retro-Commissioning: Unlock Your Building’s Full Potential

McCownGordon associate performing equipment testing for commissioning services.

Is your building performing at its best? Even the most advanced systems need fine-tuning. Whether your facility was commissioned years ago or never at all, re-commissioning and retro-commissioning services can help you reduce energy costs, improve comfort, and extend the life of your equipment, without the need for a major renovation. 

What’s the Difference Between Re-commissioning and Retro-commissioning?

Re-Commissioning

Re-commissioning is the process of revisiting a building that has previously undergone commissioning to ensure its systems are operating efficiently and as intended.  

Retro-Commissioning

Designed for buildings that never underwent commissioning (often older facilities). This process uncovers hidden issues, corrects poor performance, and identifies opportunities for big energy and cost savings. 

Why Commissioning An Existing Building Matters

Whether re- or retro-, commissioning: 

  • Reduces operating costs 
  • Improves occupant comfort 
  • Extends equipment life 
  • Uncovers energy-saving opportunities 
  • Aligns your building with current goals and codes 

Our Proven Commissioning Process

Our commissioning experts follow a clear, strategic process tailored to your building: 

  1. Plan: We align on goals, review your current setup, and collect utility data. 
  2. Investigate: Our team evaluates HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building envelope systems — identifying issues and tracking performance. 
  3. Analyze: We uncover inefficiencies, prioritize solutions, and calculate return on investment. 
  4. Fix: We help implement corrections — from deferred maintenance, sensor recalibrations to system control updates. 
  5. Verify: Post-implementation, we ensure everything is running smoothly and as expected. 
  6. Report: You get a clear, final report with performance improvements and next steps. 

What Makes Us Different?

We dive deep to understand your building and make sure it’s working for you. Our commissioning experts: 

  • Work with your staff to minimize disruption 
  • Deliver actionable insights with clear ROI 
  • Provide long-term support for ongoing performance 
  • Specialize in both re-commissioning and retro-commissioning across a wide range of facilities 
  • Keep the building lifecycle in mind ensure staff is trained to maintain for the long term. 
Is Your Building a Good Candidate?

If you’ve noticed: 

  • Rising utility bills 
  • Comfort complaints 
  • Aging equipment 
  • Deferred maintenance 
  • Or simply haven’t looked under the hood in years… 

…then commissioning could offer big benefits. 

Ready to improve performance without a major investment? 


Let’s talk about how re- or retro-commissioning can work for your building.Â