ASHRAE’s Certified Building Commissioning Professional (BCxP Certification) is awarded to individuals who pass stringent testing to validate their competency to lead, plan, coordinate and manage a team to implement commissioning processes in new and existing buildings. In brief, the BCxP Certification demonstrates a professional’s expertise in critical building commissioning knowledge and skills. This certification is recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and it is ANSI-accredited to ensure fairness and validity.
There Are Many Benefits to Hiring an ASHRAE BCxP
Improved Building Performance: An ASHRAE BCxP has the knowledge and skills to ensure that your building’s systems are functioning properly and efficiently. This can lead to improved indoor air quality, greater comfort for occupants, and lower energy costs.
Enhanced Sustainability: A BCxP can help you to identify opportunities for energy conservation and sustainable practices within your building. This can help you to reduce your carbon footprint and save money on energy costs.
Reduced Maintenance Costs: By identifying and addressing issues with your building’s systems early on, a BCxP can help to prevent costly repairs and downtime. This can save you money on maintenance expenses in the long run.
Increased value: By ensuring that your building is operating at its best, a BCxP can help to increase the value of your property. This can be especially beneficial if you’re planning to sell or lease your building in the future.
About Jeff Ross-Bain, P.E., LEED® FELLOW, WELL AP, BCxP, BEMP
Jeff Ross-Bain is the founder and President of Ross-Bain Green Building, LLC. Since 2001, he has worked exclusively in the field of green building. Jeff has held direct project administration roles on over 100 LEED registered or certified projects. He has been a member of ASHRAE since 1996. He is an ASHRAE Certified Building Commissioning Professional (BCxP) and Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP).
About ASHRAE
ASHRAE, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration. The BCxP Certification is a recognized credential that signifies a professional’s expertise in building commissioning, which is the process of verifying that a building’s systems and components are designed, installed, and tested to meet the owner’s operational needs.
