The document discusses the importance of commissioning management software (CMS) for effectively planning and tracking the commissioning process in construction projects. It highlights the shortcomings of traditional deficiency tracking methods and outlines key features of advanced CMS that improve efficiency, accountability, and compliance. Essential features of an ideal CMS include system handover documentation, scheduling assurance, comprehensive checklists, and robust monitoring and reporting capabilities.

1. IMPORTANCE OF
COMMISSIONING
SOFTWARE

2.  Commissioning engineers, project managers, civil engineers and/or
managers almost always need to report on multiple teams at a time while
meeting strict deadlines. Commissioning management systems software
tools make it possible to plan the entire commissioning process right at the
outset of the project, instead of waiting until the project closeout.
 Find here why the convention deficiency tracking methods don’t work
anymore, how you can improve the entire process of project commissioning
and what the key features of an advanced Commissioning Management
Software (CMS) are.
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3. CONVENTIONAL DEFICIENCY
TRACKING
 Traditionally, project deliverables and deficiencies have been monitored on
spreadsheets and paper-based documents. In general, walk-down inspection
of the equipment are performed with the associated consultants, contractors
and clients. During these walkthroughs, all stakeholders have their chance to
figure out deficiencies that are added to a spreadsheet, which may give rise
to multiple challenges, like:
 Who will be accountable for rectifying every item?
 What will be the deadline for fixing the items?
 Will there be the need to check every deficiency to find if it is closed?
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4. IMPROVEDWAYTO COMMISSION
PROJECTS
 When traditional deficiency tracking methods don’t work, how will you
ensure that every detail is inspected and each deficiency is checked and
fixed on time – which is to the critical commissioning activities?
 The answer to this question is commissioning management software
(CMS). These tools not just streamline the tracking of the progress of any
project, but they also offer a handful of additional benefits.
 Once a deficiency is identified, it is added to the CMS along with a
description of the issue, supporting pictures and specific references to
figure out the contractual deficiency. As each deficiency is added to the
CMS, it is categorised and an owner is assigned with a due date,
associated with the schedule of the project.
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5. FEATURES OF ADVANCED COMMISSIONING
MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
 If you need to have a predictable and organised commissioning process in
place that fix deficiencies while ensuring compliance to every stakeholder, you
definitely need a commissioning management software (CMS). Your ideal CMS
should have the following features:
 System Handover: The tool should document, gather and report crucial
information in an organised manner throughout the entire commissioning
phase, keeping you always ready for an easy and quick closeout.
 Safe Start with Scheduling Assurance: Planning of tests and inspections for
particular system and/or equipment well in advance. Keeping the process
on track with backup into the system.
 Commissioning and Pre-Commissioning Checklists: Commissioning
inspections starts with checklist templates, so having a checklist library is
important. A great commissioning management software solution should
feature an exhaustive set of electrical and mechanical checklists.
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6. FEATURES OF ADVANCED COMMISSIONING
MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
 Deficiency Monitoring and Categorisation: A CMS should track
deficiencies efficiently and communicate the problems in an organised
manner; from identification to resolution.
 System & Equipment Focus: The CMS should enable systems and
equipment to integrate into every step of the commissioning phase.
 Documentation and Data: A good CMS should have multiple reporting
features, so that you can manage your data in real-time. It should allow
you to upload supporting documents, images, scans, test reports and
files, including SWPs, O&M manuals, as-built drawings, SOPs and red-
line.
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7. CONTACT US
 Address: Global Commissioning Management and Software
Ltd, Unit 2, Chestfield Business Park
Whitstable | Kent, CT5 3JB
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