ICxA
ICxA
Paul Turner, P.Eng, PMP
Finishing a project is not the same as making it work. The ICxA Podcast — from the Institute of Cx and Assurance, the professional body for Outcome Assurance — covers the practices that determine whether industrial process and energy assets actually perform. Expert conversations, global standards, hard-won project lessons, and how to apply them. Subscribe for new episodes and ICxA updates. icxa.net
From Commissioning to Project Outcome Risk | Ep 61
Heinz Inabnit - VP of Cx & Completions at WSG Energy Services - joins Mike Kilburn, VP of ICxA North America, to explain how WSG is applying the ICxA Standards on live energy projects. The conversation traces the shift from commissioning as a delivery activity to commissioning as project outcome risk assurance: what changes in planning, scoping, and evidence, how clients respond, and what the team has learned putting a new standard to work.
Aug 5
23 min
The New ICxA Commissioning Standards | Ep 60
The new ICxA Commissioning Standards give alignment to all groups working on projects, to elevate from the practice of commissioning to project outcome risk assurance. Learn how you and your organization can leverage these standards to align project delivery.
Jul 29
41 min
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.
Jun 10
1 hr 16 min
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.
May 13
1 hr 29 min
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.
Apr 8
51 min
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.
Apr 1
27 min
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.
Mar 25
47 min
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.
Mar 18
27 min
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.
Nov 19, 2025
46 min
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.
Oct 15, 2025
49 min
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