WorkingBuildings

Commissioning, Facility Operations, & Sustainability

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About the firm

Founded in 2000 and now operating as part of Trinity Consultants, WorkingBuildings specializes in building commissioning, quality assurance, and sustainability consulting. Having supported more than 2 billion square feet of commissioned space, the practice focuses on ensuring that technically complex facilities and systems perform at their highest potential from day one.

Established
2000
Firm type
Environmental Engineering · Owner's Engineer

People

Phil KangDirector, Commercial/Higher Ed

Cody FincherDirector, Data Systems

Tony MartinDirector of Commissioning, South East Region

John McFarlandDirector

Elaine StraussSenior Consultant, Cleanrooms and Sterile Compounding

Matthew NormanManaging Director

Kevin TollesonDirector of Operations

Capabilities

Building Commissioning

Independent whole-building commissioning services that verify system performance from design through functional testing and turnover, reducing risk and optimizing operational readiness.

  • New Building Commissioning Services

    Verification of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and building automation systems to ensure efficient and reliable performance before occupancy.

  • Retro-Commissioning Services

    Optimization of existing building performance through data-informed re-tuning to improve energy efficiency and occupant comfort.

  • Facility Readiness and Turnover

    Provision of commissioning documentation, comprehensive staff training, and detailed systems manuals to prepare facility teams for long-term operational success.

  • Healthcare and Life Sciences Commissioning

    Precision commissioning and validation services for high-consequence environments including infection control spaces, BSL-3/4 laboratories, cleanrooms, and biologics manufacturing facilities.

  • Data Center Commissioning

    Mission-critical Level 1 to 6 commissioning encompassing factory testing, startup, and integrated systems testing to verify reliability and eliminate vulnerabilities.

  • Commercial and Higher Education Commissioning

    Commissioning oversight, portfolio strategies, and campus-level academic or laboratory testing integrated with deferred maintenance planning.

Sustainability Consulting Services

Strategic planning and technical analysis to guide organizations toward practical, high-impact environmental and resource efficiency solutions.

  • LEED and Certification Consulting

    Strategic guidance and documentation management to help projects meet or exceed green building certification requirements.

  • Energy Audits and Modeling

    Detailed evaluation of building energy performance to identify optimization opportunities and support long-term operational resilience.

  • Regenerative Planning and Resource Management

    Strategic advisory services focused on ecological balance, sustainable resource utilization, and portfolio-wide environmental performance.

Facilities Management and Operations Support

Comprehensive support services designed to transition facilities from construction to steady-state operations while maintaining compliance and efficiency.

  • Transitional Operations and Staffing

    Provision of operational readiness support, full operations and maintenance staffing, and transitional management from commissioning to steady-state.

  • Preventive Maintenance and Facility Optimization

    Development of customized preventive maintenance programs and continuous facility monitoring to improve system reliability.

  • Regulatory Compliance Oversight

    Compliance support, standard operating procedure development, and operational oversight to satisfy strict regulatory requirements.

Environmental Consulting

Advisory services focusing on ecological health and compliance.

  • Water and Ecology Services

    Technical consulting and analysis addressing water systems and ecological resource management.

Commissioning Software Solutions

Centralized data management, real-time tracking, and continuous monitoring platforms built to streamline workflows and maintain facility compliance.

  • CxAlloy Platform Integration

    Implementation of project performance, documentation, and issue tracking software to streamline workflows across portfolios.

  • OTTO Operational Performance Platform

    Integration of continuous monitoring tools utilizing trend analysis and alarm tracking to maintain compliance and resolve system issues.

Industries

Data Centers · Commercial · Life Sciences · Pharmaceutical · Education · Healthcare · Laboratories · Government · Federal

Projects

WB Compounding Pharmacies Cleanroom Case Study

Pharmaceutical

Project details

A sterile compounding and cleanroom facility study supporting compliance with pharmaceutical regulatory standards.

Trinity Ensures 24/7 Reliability for Data Center Operations

Data Centers

Project details

Commissioning and operational performance monitoring to ensure round-the-clock reliability for mission-critical data center facilities.

Advent Drives Radiopharma's Efficiency Through Commissioning and Qualification Support

Canada · Pharmaceutical · Client: Advent

Project details

Commissioning and qualification support for a radiopharmaceutical facility to optimize operational efficiency and compliance.

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