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BUILDING PERFORMANCE

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Trusted by developers, builders, and design teams to navigate complex energy, certification, performance testing, and compliance requirements

How RunBrook supports projects from design to closeout

Design & Analysis

HVAC permit packages

HVAC design

Heating and cooling calculations

Energy Modeling

Code compliance

Above-code (LEED, NGBS, etc.)

Peer Review

Testing & Verification

Blower door testing

Duct leakage testing

HERS ratings

Quality assurance inspections

HVAC grading

Commissioning

Code compliance commissioning

Above-code commissioning

(LEED, NGBS, etc.)

Retro-commissioning

Energy Audits

Certifications

LEED

NGBS

FGBC

ENERGY STAR

DOE NEH

FORTIFIED

EarthCraft

Green Globes

WELL

Fitwel

WaterSense

WaterStar

LEED

Who we work with

Developers

Homebuilders

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Contractors

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Architects

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Engineers

What RunBrook helps you deliver

RunBrook supports projects from early design through final verification to help teams meet complex requirements without disrupting your schedule and budget.

Understand project requirements early and identify the most practical path to compliance, helping avoid unnecessary construction costs and redesigns.

1 Optimized Design

2 Faster Approvals

Provide the modeling, documentation, and certification support needed to satisfy program and code requirements efficiently.

Give owners, designers, builders, and trades a clear understanding of project requirements and performance targets throughout design and construction.

3 Aligned Team

Verify performance in the field through testing and inspections, helping projects move smoothly toward final approval.

4 Fast Inspection Results

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NGBS Silver Certification for 502 dwelling units across 13 residential buildings. Amenities include a 2-story, 13,000 sq. ft. Clubhouse, a 24/7 Fitness Studio, and a golf simulator.

Projects RunBrook supports

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Production Housing

Code-required performance testing, HERS ratings, HVAC permit packages, code and above-code compliance reports for production homebuilders and residential communities

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Multifamily & Mixed-Use

Support for larger-scale residential and mixed-use developments requiring integrated modeling, certification, and testing.

Aspire apartments in Norfolk, VA is officially Certified under ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction & DOE's Zero Energy Ready Homes

Affordable Housing

Certification consulting and verification, energy modeling, and compliance reporting for projects with unique program, funding, or agency-driven requirements

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Commercial

Support for office, healthcare, education, retail, auto dealerships, municipal, and institutional projects.

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Government & Institutional

Modeling, testing, commissioning, and documentation required to meet public agency standards and keep complex projects on schedule.

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Custom Homes

Verification, ratings, and certifications for high-performance residential construction.

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Programs and standards

Here are some of the programs and standards RunBrook works with:

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Fortified logo with green background and white text, stating 'A Program of IBHS'.
An illustration of a house with a green roof and green window shutters, with the words "NCB'S GREEN" in large green letters below.
Green Globes logo with green and blue text and a circular emblem.
Energy Star logo with a blue background, white star, and the word 'energy' in cursive.
EPA Indoor AirPlus logo with a large blue A, a blue wave, and blue text reading 'EPA Indoor AirPlus' inside a circle.
fitwel building certification logo
A logo featuring a house shape with the text "we build" inside, and a water droplet with a leaf inside it, surrounded by the words "WaterSense Meets EPA Criteria."
Logo for EGBC Digital, featuring a globe and text.
LEED certification badge with green leaf design, indicating leadership in energy and environmental design
Florida Water Star logo featuring a star outline and blue text.
EarthCraft logo with colorful, stylized sun and green leaves.
Active score certification logo
WEDG logo with a blue teardrop shape and white text
Colorful stacked blocks with the word 'ENVISION' at the bottom.
well building certification logo with the words 'WELL', 'INTERNATIONAL', and 'WELL BUILDING INSTITUTE' arranged in curved lines, featuring circular and linear design elements.

Why project teams choose RunBrook

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RunBrook has supported developers, builders, and design teams since 2009 with practical, reliable building performance services that align with real project schedules and construction requirements.

Our work is built around:

  • responsive coordination

  • reviewer-ready documentation

  • field verification that supports closeout

  • repeatable support across multiple projects and multiple jurisdictions

  • "Great Job! We are thrilled to receive this certification!"

    Senior Director, Development & Construction about an Orlando, FL community that achieved NGBS Silver Certification

  • "Our members ensure it’s built, BETTER."

    GreenHome Institute, about RunBrook’s work on a Virginia multifamily community that earned ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction, NGBS Silver, DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH), and Indoor AirPlus certifications.

  • "Absolutely... it was great teamwork. Always a great experience working with RunBrook."

    Architect, for work on a 288 unit affordable housing project

  • "Thank you for your assistance in helping us reach ENERGY STAR. The knowledge and support that you all provided has been invaluable."

    Production Home Builder in South Florida

  • "This is strong. Better design upfront removes a lot of friction in the field. We’ve seen how small coordination gaps turn into expensive fixes later."

    COO discussing RunBrook’s HVAC design services

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Prefer to talk first?

Call us at 1-833-RunBrook

(1-833-786-2766)

or email us directly at info@runbrook.com

We’ll get back to you right away!

If your project requires energy modeling, certification support, HERS ratings, blower door testing, or other building performance services, RunBrook can help keep the process moving from design through final verification.

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