Which of the following is NOT among the listed benefits of commissioning?

• A. Better bid documents
• B. Fewer warranty issues
• C. Increased project budget predictability
• D. Satisfied client

Answer: (C)

Commissioning is about verifying that building systems perform as intended, meet owner requirements, and operate reliably from design through turnover. Clear bid documents are a benefit because well-defined requirements reduce ambiguity for bidders. Fewer warranty issues come from testing and tuning systems before handover, catching problems early. A satisfied client follows from reliable performance and documented results that meet expectations. Increased project budget predictability, while desirable, is not typically listed as a direct commissioning benefit in standard practice guidance. Commissioning helps reduce unexpected costs by preventing issues, but it doesn’t by itself guarantee a predictable budget. So the option that isn’t among the listed benefits is increased project budget predictability.