SEA Named a Leading Provider of Building Optimization and Commissioning Services for 2025

Sain Engineering Associates, Inc. (SEA) has been named a Top Building Optimization and Commissioning Services provider for 2025 by Real Estate Business Review. This recognition reflects SEA’s leadership in energy engineering services, building commissioning, building optimization, and practical energy solutions for federal and commercial facilities.

SEA is proud to share that Brenda Phillips, Kallie Phillips, and Cesar Hernandez were featured in the article for their contributions to advancing SEA’s commissioning practice. Over the past year, Kallie and Cesar have taken on expanded responsibilities, supported the development of others, and strengthened the delivery of commissioning services across multiple projects.

The Impact of Commissioning, Retro-Commissioning, and Ongoing Commissioning

High-quality building commissioning services, retro-commissioning, and ongoing commissioning directly strengthen building performance throughout the lifecycle. These services form a core part of SEA’s energy engineering services and building optimization solutions for commercial and federal facilities.

Commissioning (New Construction)

Commissioning ensures new building systems are installed, tested, and functioning as intended. This process improves energy performance, reduces operational issues, and supports long-term reliability from day one.

Quick, real-world examples:

• Verifying HVAC systems meet design intent before occupancy.

• Testing building automation controls to confirm proper sequencing.

• Ensuring lighting controls (sensors, timers, dimming) operate correctly.

• Confirming life-safety systems integrate and communicate as required.

  
  

Retro-Commissioning (Existing Buildings)

Retro-commissioning identifies inefficiencies and operational drift in existing buildings. RCx provides fast, measurable improvements in energy performance, maintenance costs, and occupant comfort—often with low or no-cost adjustments.

Quick, real-world examples:

• Identifying air-handling units operating 24/7 and resetting schedules to match building use.

• Correcting simultaneous heating and cooling caused by control or sensor issues.

• Fixing faulty economizer operation to maximize free cooling.

• Updating outdated control logic to reduce wasted energy and extend equipment life.

Ongoing Commissioning

Ongoing commissioning maintains optimized performance over time through continuous monitoring, data review, and system adjustments. This service is especially valuable for organizations focused on maintaining long-term efficiency and reliable building performance.

Quick, real-world examples:

• Monitoring real-time system data to detect drift in HVAC efficiency

• Tracking alarms and resolving issues before failures occur

• Adjusting setpoints seasonally to support comfort and efficiency

• Providing continuous updates to facility teams based on trend analysis and equipment behavior

Together, these commissioning services deliver long-term value—lower energy use, improved operational stability, extended equipment life, and strengthened building performance. They also play a key role in SEA’s commitment to practical, high-impact energy engineering services and building optimization for clients across the country.