University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Commissioning

A Nuance of Commissioning (Cx) Verification: The Addenda and Errata Dilemma

Written by: Ian B.D. McIntosh, PhD, CxM, UW–Madison InterPro and ianTEACH LLC   The commissioning (Cx) Process has a rich history extending back to the early 1980s, where Walt Disney used it for the Epcot Center, the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) convened its first Cx Guideline Committee, and the UW–Madison …

Custom Courses Deliver Targeted “Upskilling”

In today’s rapidly evolving technical landscape, keeping an engineering workforce at the cutting edge requires continuous learning and customized skill development. Interdisciplinary Professional Programs can collaborate with a company to design a custom course that directly addresses their unique development needs.

Interview with Ian McIntosh

Interview Ian McIntosh and Carmen De La Torre During this interview, our marketing intern talks with Ian McIntosh, who is a program director for UW-Madison, Office of Interdisciplinary Professional Programs (InterPro). He joined the InterPro Facilities and Building Systems team in December 2020 after being a frequent lecturer and course developer for the previous 20 …

Commissioning Courses: How Can They Help You?

MADISON, Wis.—Commissioning training can provide technical professionals with the skills and credentials they need for increased job opportunities and recognition in the industry. UW-Madison recently interviewed students who completed commissioning courses, receiving the QxCP designation. To see how this designation has helped their careers, read below. To receive the Qualified Commissioning Process Provider Certificate (QCxP), …