Monitoring-Based Commissioning (MBCx)
Using Building Performance Data to Identify Issues, Optimize Systems, and Support Ongoing Operations
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Monitoring-Based Commissioning (MBCx) uses building performance data, analytics, and engineering expertise to identify operational issues, evaluate system performance, and support ongoing optimization. As an early adopter of MBCx and continuous commissioning strategies, B2Q has helped owners use building analytics platforms to uncover performance opportunities, support Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx) efforts, track operational improvements, develop benchmarking metrics, and maintain building performance over time. Whether working with owner-selected platforms or FacilityConneX (FCX), our approach focuses on turning building data into actionable insights that support better operational decision-making and long-term building performance.
MBCx Services at a Glance
EBCx Services at a Glance
Utilize Monitoring-Based Commissioning (MBCx) software platforms to collect, organize, and evaluate building performance data
Collaborate with facilities and operations staff to evaluate analytics findings, prioritize operational issues, and identify practical improvements that support long-term building performance
Generate dashboards, benchmarketing metrics, and performance reports using utility, submetering, and statistical building data
Work with facilities teams to prioritize and implement EBCx corrective actions while identifying available utility incentives that can support project funding
Incorporate continuous commissioning and MBCx strategies into retro-commissioning efforts, commissioning plans, and new construction warranty-phase support
Common Issues MBCx
Helps Address​
Limited visibility into building performance
Undetected operational issues affecting system efficiency
Performance drift over time
Inefficient scheduling and control strategies
Difficulty prioritizing corrective actions
Inconsistent system operation across facilities or campuses
Lack of actionable performance data for facilities staff
Challenges measuring the effectiveness of operational improvements
Limited benchmarking and energy performance insight
Missed opportunities for utility incentives and performance programs
How B2Q Delivers MBCx
Establish performance visibility
We work with owners and facilities teams to identify available data sources and organize building performance information for analysis.
Analyze system performance
Analytics tools and engineering review are used to identify operational anomalies, trends, and performance opportunities that may not be visible through routine operations.
Prioritize opportunities
Findings are evaluated and organized into actionable measures that facilities teams can realistically implement and manage.
Support corrective actions
B2Q works alongside facility personnel to investigate findings, develop solutions, and support implementation efforts as part of broader commissioning or optimization initiatives.
Verify and monitor performance
Ongoing monitoring helps verify improvements, identify emerging issues, and support long-term building performance.
MBCx and FacilityConneX (FCX)
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B2Q partnered with Automatech to develop FacilityConneX (FCX), a Monitoring-Based Commissioning platform used by facilities and campuses throughout the United States and Canada. FCX supports data collection, analytics, dashboard development, submetering integration, benchmarking, and
ongoing performance monitoring.
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B2Q also works with a variety of owner-selected MBCx and building analytics platforms, helping facilities teams interpret findings and convert data into practical operational improvements.