PRESSURE CONVERSION TABLE | Bar, Pa, Kpa & Psi
Pressure is a physical quantity that defines the force exerted per unit area, and depending on the application or our geographical location, it can be … Read More
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Data Center Redundancy | N, N+1, N+2, 2N & 2N+1 Explained
Data Center redundancy is a critical component of the overall facility design, duplicating key equipment and infrastructure, such as power supplies, cooling systems, and network … Read More
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DATA CENTER TIERS | 1, 2, 3 & 4 Explained with Downloads
Introduced by the Uptime Institute, Data Center Tiers classify the reliability of IT infrastructure based on uptime and availability. These tiers range from Tier 1 … Read More
UPTIME TIER RATINGS | The Simple Steps to Obtain them
There are 3 main phases of certification that can be completed to gain a Tier Rated Data Center, as issued by the Uptime Institute; the … Read More
RFI vs RFQ vs RFP | Understanding the Differences
RFI’s, RFQ’s, and RFP’s are created, managed, and used during the design, construction, and commissioning processes to allow effective and efficient communication between various project … Read More
PUNCH LIST | Explained with Template
Allowing all project defects, issues and observations to be tracked, Punch Lists are an important tool. Here we run through what they are, when to deploy them and include example format that can be downloaded…
CALIBRATION CERTIFICATES | What they are and Why they Matter
A calibration certificate is a document issued by a calibration laboratory that verifies that a ‘measurement instrument’ or ‘system’ meets specific standards of accuracy and … Read More
COMMISSIONING PLAN | What, Why, When, How with Template
Once you have a good template, Commissioning Plans are quite easy and quick to create. In this article we explain | what they are, | when they are needed and | how to write – with downloadable template…
THE COMMISSIONING TEAM | Example Organigram for each stage
Within the pre-design stage of the commissioning process, there will be a requirement to ‘form/create’ the commissioning team to advise, deliver and aid the client … Read More
TENDER BRIEFING SESSION | How to Conduct with downloads
A tender briefing session is conducted as part of the overall tender process to help the client team explain and present to the tenderers the … Read More
BUILDING COMMISSIONING | Why it’s Important & Benefits…
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, building energy consumption worldwide increases yearly at about 2%. This is due to many factors, some being 1. … Read More
INSTALLATION vs. COMMISSIONING | A Quick Explanation…
What is the difference between installation/erection and commissioning? This question is asked quite frequently and is easy to explain. 🟧 INSTALLATION/ERECTION is the precursor to … Read More
4 DIFFERENT TYPES | of Building Commissioning
Within the construction industry, there are commonly FOUR different types of commissioning that are widely deployed and delivered, depending upon the type of project/building: Below … Read More
BUILDING COMMISSIONING | Linkedin Poll Results and Statistics
We thought it would be interesting to start a page to consolidate the polls and commissioning statistics we collect on Linkedin, so here it is; … Read More
PREQUALIFICATION OF TENDERERS | How to Conduct, Manage & Complete
Tendering can be very expensive, so clients use a formal pre-qualification / pre-selection process for selecting from a pool of bidders (contractors, suppliers, vendors, and … Read More
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[RFI] REQUEST FOR INFORMATION | What is it in Construction with Templates
Within construction, a Request For Information [RFI], or Technical Query [TQ], is a formal contract document generally issued during the earlier stages of a project … Read More
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RFP/RFQ | with Simple Letter and Email Template
When a [RFP] Request for Proposal or [RFQ] Request for Quotation is received requesting a Service Provider to provide a cost on a package of … Read More
FREE SIGN-OFF CERTIFICATES | Level 0-6 Data Centre Commissioning + Download
Upon successful conclusion of each data center commissioning level [0-6], a final certificate must be issued to the client and project team confirming the level … Read More
LEVEL 6 – DATA CENTER Cx | Turnover & Handover
Level 6, managed by the CxP, closes out the Commissioning Process for the Data Center, transitioning the facility to the Building Operator…
LEVEL 5 – DATA CENTER Cx | Integrated Testing [IST]
Level 5 Integrated Testing is the final stage of onsite data center commissioning, where the Owners CxP conducts various tests and failure scenerio’s on the systems to ensure they operate inline with the design expectations…