Institute of Commissioning & Assurance

ICxA’s Second Global Knowledge Roundtable brings together international experts to discuss how commissioning, operational readiness, and artificial intelligence can strengthen project delivery and assure operational outcomes. Hosted by Paul Turner with global contributors from the UAE, Brazil, New Zealand, and the United States, this episode explores practical ways to build capability, improve rea...

In this ICxA Global Knowledge Roundtable, Paul Turner and David Tain are joined by international commissioning and assurance leaders to examine a critical project delivery gap: why “ready to start” is not the same as “ready to operate.” The discussion explores startup, transition to operations, operational readiness, commissioning discipline, and the leadership practices required to move major pro...

Activities and deliverables are strong on their own. But activities do not equal progress, and progress does not equal outcomes. The integration between activities is what determines if projects are successful. Listen to this interview with David Tain and Graham Temke to understand the importance of interfaces that decide your commissioning success.

Most projects don’t fail because of effort, they fall short because capability is never measured. In this episode, we explore how leading organizations benchmark their project delivery capability, uncover hidden gaps, and shift from activity-based progress to outcome-based performance. If you’ve ever wondered why “on track” doesn’t always mean “ready,” this conversation will change how you see you...

Projects don’t fail at startup - they fail long before anyone notices. In this episode, Paul Turner, David Tain, and Alan Cajueiro expose the readiness gap no one owns - the space between “complete” and truly operational. They unpack how ICxA Technical Committees are addressing this challenge head-on, and how to leverage this within your organization. If completion is your definition of success, t...

Have a look inside the work ICxA is doing for the upcoming release of the first set of global standards defining commissioning, operational readiness, and outcome assurance. Learn how your organization can benefit from the implementation of these standards within your project delivery processes to assure project outcomes.

ICxA is embarking on an ambitious roadmap to transform project delivery and completion. Listen to Paul Turner and Heinz Inabnit discuss the ICxA Advisory Council’s strategic next steps to transform the industry.

Paul Turner and David Tain dive into Operational Readiness, the critical bridge between commissioning and long-term project performance. Learn how systems thinking is reshaping project outcomes for the next decade.

ICxA founder Paul Turner talks with Darren Sangster, ICxA Advisory Council member and veteran project commissioning manager, about what today’s leaders must understand to deliver real outcomes. They explore how commissioning-led leadership and Outcome Assurance™ are reshaping major projects - and why project success starts long before the final phase.

Most capital projects still fail, even when project managers follow PMBOK's guidance. What’s missing? In this episode, we unpack the PMBOK Missing Addendum - a framework that reveals the overlooked governance and commissioning principles behind the 10% of projects that actually succeed.

Operational Readiness is a key pillar of the Outcome Assurance Framework. Operational Readiness is the intended outcome to achieve, and without a structured process to govern outcomes, projects fail. Listen to this presentation by David Tain to learn how to apply Operational Readiness best-practices to your project.

In this episode, we welcome Tony Davies — commissioning leader, author of the Handbook for Commissioning Managers , and newest member of the ICxA Advisory Council. Tony shares stories from his decades of global project experience, explores why commissioning is leadership rather than just “testing at the end,” and explains how outcome assurance can transform project delivery.

Project Outcome Leadership — why successful projects don’t begin with schedules or contracts, but with a clear commitment to outcomes. In this episode, Paul explains how leaders can shift from managing tasks to leading results, and how the ICxA framework provides the blueprint for lasting project success.

For too long, the vital role of project commissioning has been under-recognised, under-supported, under-represented, and under-valued despite holding the keys to the success or failure of the world’s most ambitious infrastructure projects. Become part of the movement to change this.

If project management were all that was required, projects would not fail. Yet 9 out of 10 projects fail to meet cost, schedule, and scope objectives. There's something else missing. What's missing is the overall authority guiding all project groups to the outcome. What's missing is Outcome Assurance with a strong Outcome Authority to protect the project outcome and ensure this is the...

It's time for a new approach to capital project delivery - a systems-approach focused on outcomes, not tasks. The commissioning folks have a systems-mindset ingrained on how they work, and are in the bests position to lead projects to successful outcomes. Learn how the ICxA is transforming project delivery with systems thinking for the built environment.

Safety is the most important part of everything we do when commissioning and starting up new facilities. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Shaun DeVille, world renowned commissioning safety expert, to understand how he balances the pressure of projects with the requirement to keep everyone safe.

Projects are simple when you break them down - a set of expectations at the beginning and an outcome at the end. The problem is that 9 times out of 10, projects fail to meet expectations - outcomes fall short at the end. What's missing is Outcome Assurance that connects the beginning to the end so outcomes meet expectations. Listen for more if you want Outcome Assurance on your projects.

Projects don’t fail at the end - they fail at the beginning. We believe Commissioning-First Leadership is required in projects more than ever. Projects need leaders that prioritize outcomes. This is the Manifesto of Commissioning-First Leadership.

The role of the Project Commissioner is fundamental for project success - right from the start of projects. Listen to learn how to plan your projects for success.

Projects succeed when they are set up with a systems based approach to completion. This doesn’t always happen, and is a unique quality of successful projects where both construction and commissioning groups work collaboratively together to optimize project completions.

It takes more than technical skills to be successful with commissioning. Early upfront planning requires skills in contracts, digitalization, strategy, project management, leadership, planning, standardization, and data management. Listen to learn more about what it takes to be successful with commissioning.

Commissioning success starts at the beginning of projects, when developing your EPC contracts. Without these 8 commissioning clauses included in contracts, it's very difficult to achieve your intended project outcomes. Listen to this episode to help define your EPC contracts.

AI is impacting all industries, and commissioning is no different. The next few years are going to be transformational, and the construction industry is unprepared. See how the landscape is changing and what you need to do to take advantage of the opportunities ahead.

Commissioning strategy defined at the beginning of projects determines your Commissioning Responsibility Model. Unfortunately, this is often missed in contracts, and projects are in trouble before they even start. Listen to learn the importance of defining commissioning as a strategic element of your project delivery model.