(864) 877 8047About Us
Assuring quality and saving energy
Commissioning Consultants, LLP is an independent 3rd party building commissioning (Cx) service provider.
We provide Cx services for new buildings as well as existing buildings. Our staff has a combined 100 years of HVAC troubleshooting and Cx experience along with registered Professional Engineers (PE) in both North and South Carolina. Our purpose is to be the eyes and the ears of the owner, ensuring that they get the quality building that they paid for along with the functionality and performance intended by the design.
Retro-Cx
Retro-Commissioning of existing buildings for improved performance and occupant comfort
Building Cx
LEED and Green Globes Commissioning for New Construction
HVAC Testing
System Analysis and Trouble Shooting; Energy Star Audits; and Controls Commissioning to optimize use of installed equipment
Facility Tests
Blower Door and Thermography testing; Window leakage testing; Indoor Air Quality Testing
Engineering
Engineering services related to 3rd party inspections and building retrofit recommendations
mission statement
We provide engineering expertise to optimize indoor spaces so the people inside can thrive.
Values and Value Statements:
Unique Contribution: “You have brilliance in you, your contribution is valuable, and the art you create is precious. Only you can do, and you must.” – Seth Godin
Personal Accountability: “Accept responsibility for your actions. Be accountable for your results. Take ownership of your mistakes.” Anonymous
Intentional Collaboration: “None of us is as smart as all of us.” – Ken Blanchard
The Golden Rule: “Practicing the Golden Rule is not a sacrifice, it’s an investment.” Byllye Avery
MEET OUR TEAM
Troy Byers, PE, CxA
PARTNER
LEED™ AP, ACG Certified Commissioning Authority, AABC Test and Balance Engineer, NEBB TAB Supervisor
Mr. Byers began his career in 1984 operating and maintaining nuclear propulsion mechanical systems aboard ships and submarines in the U.S. Navy. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of North Carolina and brings more than 25 years of experience to the firm in Mechanical Engineering and Commissioning of HVAC systems.
Rodney Hinton, CxA
PARTNER
LEED™ AP, ACG Certified Commissioning Authority, NEBB Certified HVAC Commissioning, ASHRAE CPMP, AABC Test and Balance Engineer, NEBB TAB Supervisor
Mr. Hinton brings more than 30 years of experience in HVAC Commissioning, installation, Testing, Adjusting and Balancing to the firm.
Penny Hinton
PARTNER
Mrs. Hinton brings more than 24 years of experience to the firm working in the HVAC Testing, Adjusting, Balancing and Commissioning industry.
Samuel Bernstel, PE, CxA
ACG Certified Commissioning Authority
Mr. Bernstel joined the firm in 2016 and is a graduate of the University of South Carolina with B.S. and M.E. degrees in Mechanical Engineering. Sam is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of South Carolina. He spent 4 years with Johnson Controls while in school prior to joining the industry full time.
Ryan Tonnsen, PE, CEM
EMA Certified Energy Management Professional
Mr. Tonnsen joined the firm in 2020 and is a graduate of the University of South Carolina with a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering. Ryan is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of South Carolina and he brings over 10 years of experience in the energy management field.
Keith R. Boucher, PE
EMA Certified Energy Management Professional
Mr. Boucher holds degrees from North Carolina State University and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as well is a registered professional engineer in the state of NC. Keith joined Cx Consultants in 2020, bringing 20 years of professional experience in design, testing, validation, quality control and leadership in fluid flow, heat transfer, and HVAC. Prior to joining CxC, Keith spent time in HVAC TAB, industrial valve and actuator manufacturing as well as residential and commercial plumbing design, sustaining, troubleshooting and maintenance.
expertise guided by experience
Qualifications & Certifications
Certified Commissioning Process Management Professionals
Energy Star Licensed Professionals (LPs) conduct audits for the Energy Star building certification program
ACG certified Cx firm, including Commissioning Authority (CxA) and Technicians (CxT)
LEED Accredited Professionals for Building Design and Construction
A CX focused approach to energy management advancing the quality of energy management for the benefit of the building owner
Level III ITC Certified Thermographers
Veteran-owned Small Business
“Commissioning Consultants has made a significant contribution to the productivity of our schools. Our utility bills have dropped significantly over the years.”
Bill Knight, P.E.
Director of Energy Management at Greenville County Schools
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