In this episode of Overtime at ACE, we sit down with Kyle Thacker to explore the often misunderstood but critically important topic of commissioning. Whether you’re in design, construction, or facilities management, understanding commissioning is essential to ensuring building systems operate as intended from day one—and well beyond.

Kyle walks us through the differences between fundamental, enhanced, and ongoing commissioning, and explains how each one plays a role in reducing risk, increasing efficiency, and supporting long-term performance. We also discuss the importance of involving a commissioning agent early in the project lifecycle and how this proactive approach can lead to better outcomes for contractors, owners, and end users alike.