Institute of Commissioning & Assurance

Paul Turner, P.Eng, PMP

The Institute of Commissioning & Assurance is committed to helping project professionals working on industrial process/energy systems improve cost/schedule/quality performance of projects by providing access to global commissioning standards, procurement specifications, commissioning training, and many more specialized resources. Subscribe to stay up to date on ICxA initiatives and to learn how to improve the commissioning of your industrial process/energy systems.

  1. 10 Jun

    Building Capability to Assure Operational Readiness | Ep 59

    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 readiness, and support outcome-based project delivery.

    1hr 17min
  2. Ready to Operate - ICxA Global Knowledge Roundtable | Ep 58

    13 May

    Ready to Operate - ICxA Global Knowledge Roundtable | Ep 58

    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 projects safely and confidently from construction completion into sustainable operation.

    1hr 30min
  3. Why Interfaces Decide Commissioning Success | Ep 57

    8 Apr

    Why Interfaces Decide Commissioning Success | Ep 57

    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.

    51 min
  4. Benchmark Your Project Delivery Outcome | Ep 56

    1 Apr

    Benchmark Your Project Delivery Outcome | Ep 56

    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 your projects.

    28 min
  5. The Readiness Problem No One Owns | EP 55

    25 Mar

    The Readiness Problem No One Owns | EP 55

    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, this will challenge it.

    48 min
  6. Inside the Development of the ICxA Global Standards | Ep 54

    18 Mar

    Inside the Development of the ICxA Global Standards | Ep 54

    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.

    28 min
  7. Strategic Plan - ICxA Advisory Council | Ep 53

    19/11/2025

    Strategic Plan - ICxA Advisory Council | Ep 53

    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.

    47 min
  8. Shaping the Next Decade of Energy Projects | EP 52

    15/10/2025

    Shaping the Next Decade of Energy Projects | EP 52

    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.

    50 min
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The Institute of Commissioning & Assurance is committed to helping project professionals working on industrial process/energy systems improve cost/schedule/quality performance of projects by providing access to global commissioning standards, procurement specifications, commissioning training, and many more specialized resources. Subscribe to stay up to date on ICxA initiatives and to learn how to improve the commissioning of your industrial process/energy systems.

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