Architects
Sustainability is essential in modern architecture and can blend seamlessly with design. VBFA’s team supports architects with energy-efficient materials, LEED certification, and Net Zero practices.
Contractors
VBFA’s team collaborates with contractors to meet sustainability goals and regulations. We address energy inefficiencies, ensure compliance, and support carbon neutrality.
Owners
VBFA’s team aids building owners in achieving sustainability goals with expert advice and innovative solutions, supporting energy-efficient design and construction.
Services
New Building Commissioning
Commissioning for new buildings starts early in the project, allowing our team to understand the owner’s priorities and document energy and operational goals. By involving VBFA from the beginning, you ensure that commissioning is integrated into the design and construction process, fostering seamless collaboration with architects and contractors.
Existing Building Commissioning
Existing building commissioning, also known as retro-commissioning, aims to improve operations with low-to-no-cost energy conservation measures. VBFA recognizes that a building’s usage can change over time, offering opportunities to optimize performance. Our retro-commissioning services identify and address discrepancies, helping buildings operate more efficiently.
Re-Commissioning
Re-commissioning is for buildings that have been commissioned before but are showing signs of degradation or have changed in usage or ownership. This process helps restore the building’s systems to their optimal performance, addressing operational problems and other emerging issues.
Energy Audits
An energy audit involves a thorough review of a building’s current energy efficiency. VBFA’s experts provide personalized recommendations to improve energy usage and reduce costs, helping you meet sustainability targets.
Retro-Commissioning
Retro-commissioning is for existing facilities that have never been commissioned. This process ensures that the building’s systems work together to meet the owner’s current requirements, enhancing energy efficiency and building performance. It’s ideal for older buildings seeking to modernize their operations and improve energy sustainability.
“We are often saddened and shocked by the devastation of uncontrolled fire spread through a built environment. Each day, my team and I envelop ourselves in the challenge of designing and coordinating fire protection systems, knowing that every single system adds an additional layer to reducing the risk of a costly fire and increases layers of life safety.”
– Sean Tingey, F.P.E., Licensed Fire Protection Engineer
