Engineering Commissioning Services (ECS) is an independent commissioning management company. We act as your advocate, managing the commissioning process to deliver a fully functioning and operational facility.
As part of both NDY and Tetra Tech, we’re a national company with local teams supported by global specialists. This enables us to scale, deliver and leverage international best practice.
At ECS, we understand that every project has unique challenges and aspirations. Whether you’re designing and building from scratch or repurposing an existing asset, we help verify its performance.
We commission all assets across the built environment including data centres, stadiums, hospitals, train stations, wind farms and solar farms.
Our services
Beginning with the end in mind, we help deliver operationally-ready facilities:
- building services systems that work together as a fully integrated solution
- equipment, operating systems and technologies are verified
- comprehensive, accurate documentation is ready at handover.
Commissioning management
New assets need to perform as intended from day one – no hiccups, no delays.
- Design review – we check that designs align with project requirements and commissioning standards, saving time and reducing costly errors.
- Established commissioning process – we implement a structured process that helps improve project management and quality assurance, contributing to timely delivery and compliance with performance standards.
- Pre-functional testing and equipment start up – we conduct thorough validation of equipment functionality to mitigate risks, help prevent costly operational issues and enable a reliable start up.
- Performance verification – we confirm systems perform optimally, providing peace of mind and assurance of quality.
- Integrated systems testing – we aim for seamless interaction between building services’ systems to drive optimal performance and improve efficiency.
Building optimisation
Operations need to run smoothly during electrification and performance optimisation, without downtime or disruption.
- Documentation review – we assess existing documentation for accuracy and completeness while evaluating potential upgrades for future improvements.
- Established commissioning process – we implement a structured commissioning process that helps optimise system performance, enhance energy efficiency and reduce operational costs.
- Evaluation of controls and sensors – we evaluate controls and sensors to enable proper monitoring and functionality and improve system responsiveness and reliability.
- Performance verification – we verify whether existing systems meet intended performance standards, assuring operational effectiveness and compliance.
- Integration of old and new systems – we facilitate integration of legacy and modern systems to maximise performance and extend lifespan of assets.
Data centres
Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of data centre operations through comprehensive commissioning services:
- Design peer review– we identify single points of failure and check designs align with project requirements and are commissionable, including where multi-phase completion milestones apply.
- Factory testing– we verify equipment performance before shipment, ensuring performance meets specifications.
- Quality assurance inspections– we conduct detailed inspections to confirm quality and readiness of installation.
- Start-up testing– we verify all pre-tests are complete and equipment is started correctly.
- Functional performance testing– we verify all systems operate independently and performance requirements are met.
- Integrated systems testing– we check all systems function together as an integrated facility.
- System handover– we oversee training and documentation for operations teams.
Sustainability accreditation
We guide you through the commissioning part for your chosen certification pathway. Whether Green Star, LEED or another pathway, an ECS Independent Commissioning Agent will help you achieve accreditation in the timescale you have planned.
Green Star independent commissioning agent (Green Star ICA)
- Soft landings – we provide client-focused solutions to help you transition from inception to operation
- Building tuning – we optimise building systems through fine tuning for enhanced performance, efficiency and occupant comfort.
LEED commissioning authority (LEED CxA)
- Fundamental commissioning – Beyond compliance: we meet LEED requirements while focusing on real-world performance – checking systems work as intended and deliver lasting value.
- Enhanced commissioning – Maximising performance: we verify performance at every stage to optimise efficiency, reduce risk and support long-term building success.
