Adopt or Lose: AI, Tooling & the Future of Commissioning Teams with Thomas Jarloev

In this episode of Inside Commissioning, host Cal Blair sits down with Thomas T. Jarloev, Founder and CEO of CX Planner, to discuss how AI, modern software, and digital workflows are transforming the commissioning industry. From starting his career as an electrician in Denmark to becoming a commissioning expert, author, and software founder, Thomas shares why the future of commissioning depends on embracing technology, not resisting it. Together, Cal and Thomas explore the rapid growth of mission-critical projects, the limitations of spreadsheets, and how AI is helping commissioning teams work faster, smarter, and with greater confidence. They also discuss what the next generation of commissioning professionals will need to succeed as technology continues to reshape the industry. They also discuss: How Thomas went from electrician to commissioning expert and software founder Why he created CX Planner after years of managing projects with Excel and Microsoft Project How commissioning has evolved from a niche discipline into a global standard Why data centers are accelerating innovation across the commissioning industry The biggest limitations of spreadsheets on large mission-critical projects How AI is reducing repetitive work and improving project efficiency Why commissioning teams must embrace new technology or risk falling behind How AI can automate documentation, testing, and asset management without replacing engineers The importance of experienced commissioning professionals in an AI-powered future Why standardized commissioning processes are still missing across many data center operators How commissioning software is helping owners, contractors, and suppliers collaborate more effectively What commissioning teams may look like over the next five years as AI becomes part of everyday project delivery Thomas also shares his vision for the future of commissioning, why technology should enhance rather than replace engineering expertise, and why the firms that adopt AI today will be the ones leading the industry tomorrow. Connect with Thomas:   / thomastoftgaardjarloev   CXPlanner: https://cxplanner.com/ Links and Resources Website: ⁠⁠www.baselinecx.com⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠  / cal-blair-talent