Mission-Critical Commissioning Software

Specification-Grounded Test Scripts.
From L1 to L5, Fully Traceable.

CxScript Pro reads your specs, submittals, and sequences of operation — then generates project-specific commissioning procedures cited to NETA, NFPA, IEEE, and ASHRAE clauses. Gate-enforced across all five commissioning levels, with readiness visible by system and by level.

Starter: 30-day free trial. Plus: 14-day free trial. Enterprise: demo-to-pilot. No card charged during any trial.

The commissioning problem.

Fragmented Tools

Scripts, logs, deficiencies, and reports scattered across disconnected systems. Every handoff creates risk.

Slow Script Delivery

Thousands of engineer-hours writing scripts manually. Late deliverables delay startup and erode confidence.

No Readiness Picture

Owners can't see what's actually ready. Generic percent-complete numbers don't tell the real story.

How CxScript Pro works.

From document upload to owner-ready reporting in four steps. Built for the systems and standards commissioning teams actually work with.

Commissioning technician inspecting an electrical control panel
01

Upload

Upload specs, submittals, and sequences. Documents are auto-classified by authority tier. Scanned PDFs pass through OCR.

02

Generate

Project-specific scripts for 19 system types, L1–L5. Source-document conflicts are detected and flagged before a single step is written.

03

Execute

Field execution with digital signatures, evidence attachments, timestamped entries, and automated deficiency logging.

04

Report

Readiness dashboards by system, by commissioning level, and project-wide. Owners see what is ready — not a percent-complete guess.

Minutes
Per System
Draft generation in minutes per system. A project that used to take weeks ships in days.
30-Day
Free Trial
Starter plan starts with a full 30-day trial. No card charged for the first 30 days.
5
Cx Levels
Full L1–L5 workflow with gate enforcement between levels. Nothing ships to the next stage until the current one is signed.
19
System Types
Purpose-built templates across electrical, generator, mechanical, fire/life-safety, controls, plumbing, and security.

Our Mission

Raise the standard of commissioning delivery.

Four Knots builds software for mission-critical commissioning teams. CxScript Pro is purpose-built to reduce manual script development effort, improve consistency, and help teams track readiness across all levels of commissioning.

Rigor

No shortcuts. Every test step traces to a standard. Every result is documented.

Transparency

Readiness data should be clear, honest, and accessible to every stakeholder.

Practitioner-Led

Built by people who have done the work, not just the software.

Simplicity

Complex projects need simple tools. We reduce friction, not add to it.

What is mission-critical commissioning software?

Mission-critical commissioning software is a purpose-built platform that manages the full lifecycle of commissioning for high-consequence facilities — from test script generation through readiness reporting. Unlike generic construction or project management tools, it is designed around the specific workflows, standards, and procedural rigor that data centers, hospitals, and critical infrastructure demand.

Traditional commissioning relies on manually authored test scripts, disconnected spreadsheets, and fragmented email chains. On a typical mission-critical project, this approach costs thousands of engineer-hours and introduces inconsistency between team members, projects, and systems. Scripts arrive late, coverage gaps go undetected, and owners receive readiness reports that obscure more than they reveal.

CxScript Pro replaces that fragmented process with a single platform that generates project-specific test scripts, tracks execution in the field, and delivers verified readiness data to owners by system, by commissioning level, and project-wide.

Why generic tools fall short

No standards traceability

Generic platforms have no awareness of ASHRAE, NETA, NFPA, or IEEE requirements. Test steps lack the references auditors and owners expect.

No commissioning levels

Construction tools think in phases. Commissioning teams work in L1–L5 levels with gating requirements between them. General tools cannot model this.

No system-aware readiness

Readiness tracking by percent-complete ignores the reality that a chiller and a UPS have completely different test requirements. CxScript Pro tracks readiness by system type and level.

No script generation

Teams start every project from scratch or copy-paste from the last one. CxScript Pro generates project-specific scripts grounded in your actual specs and submittals.

How L1–L5 readiness tracking works

Mission-critical commissioning follows a five-level workflow. Each level must be verified before the next can begin. CxScript Pro enforces this gating and gives every stakeholder a clear picture of where readiness actually stands.

L1

Factory Witness

Verify equipment meets specifications before it ships. Nameplate checks, protection device testing, insulation resistance.

L2

Installation

Confirm proper delivery, mounting, terminations, and pre-energization testing. Catch issues before power is applied.

L3

Startup

OEM startup procedures, initial energization, setpoint configuration, and BMS I/O verification.

L4

Functional Testing

Stepped load testing, alarm verification, interlock logic, mode transitions, and redundancy failover.

L5

Integrated Systems

Total Power Outage Tests, cascading failure chains, cross-system integration, and owner readiness sign-off.

Frequently asked questions

What is CxScript Pro?
CxScript Pro is commissioning test script software built for mission-critical projects. It generates project-specific test scripts, tracks field execution, and delivers readiness reporting by system and commissioning level.
What commissioning levels does CxScript Pro support?
CxScript Pro supports all five mission-critical commissioning levels: L1 Factory Witness Testing, L2 Installation Verification, L3 Startup, L4 Functional Performance Testing, and L5 Integrated Systems Testing.
What system types does CxScript Pro cover?
CxScript Pro includes purpose-built templates for 19 system types across electrical (MV switchgear, LV distribution, UPS, PDU/RPP, STS/ATS), generator, mechanical (chillers, CRAH/CRAC, pumps, cooling towers), fire and life safety, BMS controls, plumbing, and security.
What standards does CxScript Pro reference?
Every test step traces to applicable standards including ASHRAE Guideline 0, NETA ATS, NFPA 70/72/110, IEEE C37/519, and Uptime Institute Tier Standards.
How is CxScript Pro different from generic construction software?
Generic construction tools are not built for commissioning workflows. CxScript Pro understands L1–L5 commissioning levels, generates system-specific test scripts from your project documents, enforces readiness gating between levels, and delivers owner-facing dashboards by system and level — not generic percent-complete numbers.
Who is Four Knots Consulting?
Four Knots is a commissioning software company founded by Zach Durig, based in Mechanicsville, VA. We combine hands-on mission-critical commissioning experience with purpose-built software to help commissioning teams deliver faster, more consistent, and more transparent outcomes.

See it in action.

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