Pre-Commissioning & Commissioning
Less time troubleshooting.
More confidence at handover.
Prepare lighting and building controls before installation, then verify their operation in the completed space. A coordinated approach helps save contractor time and supports a smoother experience for the owner.
Prepare before installation. Verify before handover.
Pre-commissioning
Move preparation out of the field.
Where the system permits, establish device assignments, labels, schedules, zones, and initial programming before delivery. Check available components and intended communications in advance.
Commissioning
Confirm the installed system works as intended.
Test actual devices, connections, control sequences, and overrides in the building. Adjust site-dependent settings, document results, and prepare the operating team for handover.
Pre-commissioning supports field commissioning; it does not replace verification under real installation and occupancy conditions.
Less field setup. A smoother start for the owner.
For the installing contractor
Clear labels, planned device assignments, and prepared programming can reduce on-site setup time, uncertainty, and avoidable troubleshooting.
For the building owner
Verified schedules, sensor response, and user controls support predictable operation and fewer preventable frustrations after occupancy.
For the project team
An agreed sequence of operation, documented test results, and clear responsibilities help everyone work toward the same outcome.
A coordinated path from design to operation.
Agree on the operating intent.
Define what the lighting and integrated systems should do: zones, schedules, occupancy and daylight responses, local overrides, and applicable interfaces.
Configure, label, and check.
Prepare supported devices and software, organize identification and installation information, and test what can be verified before shipment.
Coordinate installation readiness.
Review power, wiring, network access, equipment placement, contractor responsibilities, and prerequisites for startup.
Commission in the building.
Check installed communication, sensor coverage, dimming, schedules, overrides, and the integrated sequences included in the scope. Resolve and retest deficiencies.
Document and hand over.
Provide the agreed settings, device records, test results, operating guidance, and support contacts. Identify follow-up adjustments needed as the building settles into use.
The details that make daily operation easier.
Make the controls understandable.
Owners and staff need to know how to adjust a schedule, use an override, recognize a problem, and request support. Handover should connect the technical setup with everyday use.
Keep the system serviceable.
Document device identification, configuration, access responsibilities, and agreed operating sequences. Plan how future changes will be reviewed and implemented.
Plan commissioning early.
Include it in the project conversation.
Bring us your controls drawings, equipment schedule, intended sequences, project timing, and contractor contacts. We’ll define what can be prepared in advance and what needs on-site or supported remote verification.
Specific testing, site attendance, remote support, and owner training are established in the agreed project scope.
Discuss controls preparation & startup →Common questions.
Does pre-programming eliminate on-site commissioning?
No. The installed system still needs verification. Site conditions, wiring, network configuration, sensor placement, and actual operation can require adjustments.
Can this support integrated building controls?
Yes, where the specified equipment and interfaces support the intended integration. Define responsibilities and test the relevant sequences across the connected systems.
Can some work be completed remotely?
Depending on the architecture, access, and local support, configuration or diagnostics may be possible remotely. Physical installation checks and site-dependent verification still need appropriate on-site participation.
When should we involve Energywise?
During design and equipment selection, so preparation, documentation, installation responsibilities, and commissioning requirements can be coordinated before the field team starts.
Tell us what you’re planning.
A new space. An upgrade. A national rollout.