Commissioning Fundamentals for Contractors

How can an electrical-related or energy-saving project turn the final QA step to be completed faster, more accurately, and with better documentation?

In this episode of the Project Advantage Podcast, Cory Peterson sits down with Thomas Jarloev, Founder and CEO of CX Planner, to explain how commissioning is evolving from manual checklists into structured digital QA workflows.

They explore how electricians, contractors, and building owners can apply commissioning principles to improve QA processes, system verification, and project handoff across energy-saving and other electrical projects.

Topics we cover:

00:00 - Thomas Jarloev & commissioning introduction

08:05 - What electrical projects include as a final QA step

10:50 - Why commissioning impacts system performance long after installation

16:13 - How poor documentation creates issues for owners and facilities teams

19:31 - When spreadsheets stop working for commissioning and QA workflows

23:18 - How digital tools and AI support modern commissioning processes

29:25 - The future of commissioning in lighting, electrical systems, and facility operations

Links from the show: 

💡CX Plannerhttps://cxplanner.com

Connect with Thomas Jarloev on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/thomastoftgaardjarloev/ 

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