Prasino Engineering Recognized With Best New Technology Deployment in Commissioning

Prasino Engineering has been recognized with the Best New Technology Deployment in Commissioning award for its development of a market-ready inspection AI product that transforms construction quality assurance processes. The independent engineering consulting firm has successfully created automated photo review technology that scales QA capabilities, accelerates issue identification, and standardizes field observations across construction projects.

The Chicago-area firm, led by founder and president George Karras, specializes in commissioning construction and existing building systems, building envelope commissioning, and indoor air quality analysis. The award-winning technology addresses a critical industry challenge by reducing reliance on scarce expert reviewers while maintaining rigorous quality standards.

SiteInspector.AI, the proprietary inspection platform developed by the firm, demonstrated impressive results during its beta testing phase. The software reduced photo review time by 60 percent and increased automated issue detection by 30 percent across pilot projects. Ten pilot customers participated in the beta program, with workflows showing an average time savings of 60 percent per inspection. The technology represents a significant advancement in construction quality control, allowing projects to identify and resolve issues earlier in the construction process.

The firm’s commitment to technology extends beyond artificial intelligence. Prasino Engineering has developed proprietary commissioning software deployed on all projects, which has reduced test report generation time by 45 percent. This custom platform structures testing, documentation, and closeout procedures to produce defensible and auditable results. Field teams deploy an average of 18 calibrated diagnostic instruments per large project, including thermal imaging equipment, airflow measurement devices, manometry tools, and building pressure diagnostics.

Performance metrics underscore the firm’s technical capabilities and client-focused approach. Ninety-two percent of projects were delivered on schedule and within budget, with average budget variance under 3 percent. The firm closed 86 percent of commissioning issues prior to occupancy, with an average resolution time of 15 calendar days. Post-occupancy inspections conducted on 40 projects showed that 92 percent of systems met acceptance criteria at six months.

Chris Meadows, Program Manager of Global Real Estate, stated: “I’ve worked with George Karras for more than 12 years, and his engineering and commissioning expertise is unmatched. George consistently delivers flawless, well-documented results with exceptional professionalism and attention to detail.”

All project engineers at the firm are licensed Professional Engineers with an average of 17 years of field experience. The company’s building envelope commissioning and diagnostic testing services have achieved measurable results, including average infiltration reduction of 32 percent after remediation and verified energy savings averaging 13 percent per project. Last year alone, the firm delivered approximately $420,000 in aggregate client savings through energy modeling and commissioning services.