FGBC Certification

Green building certification designed for Florida projects

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RunBrook helps builders, developers, owners, architects, municipalities, and project teams pursue Florida Green Building Coalition certification with practical guidance, documentation support, and building performance expertise.

FGBC certification is designed to recognize projects and communities that incorporate sustainable design, construction, operations, and policy strategies suited to Florida’s climate, communities, and built environment. Whether your project is a single-family home, multifamily development, high-rise residential building, commercial building, land development, or local government initiative, RunBrook can help guide the certification process from early planning through final submission.

Why FGBC certification matters

Build for sustainability, performance, and Florida’s climate

FGBC certification helps project teams demonstrate a commitment to energy efficiency, water conservation, indoor environmental quality, durability, and sustainable development. Because FGBC is Florida-focused, the program is especially relevant for projects addressing the state’s heat, humidity, storm conditions, water resources, and regional building needs.

  • FGBC certification is built around green building strategies that are relevant to Florida’s climate, environment, and communities.

  • Certification can help project teams prioritize energy efficiency strategies that reduce consumption and improve building performance.

  • FGBC strategies can address ventilation, moisture control, material choices, and indoor environmental quality.

  • The program encourages water-efficient fixtures, irrigation strategies, landscaping practices, and conservation measures.

  • Certification helps communicate the value of a sustainable, third-party reviewed project to buyers, residents, tenants, owners, and stakeholders.

  • FGBC certification can connect with energy modeling, HERS ratings, blower door testing, duct leakage testing, HVAC grading, and field inspections.

What is FGBC certification?

The Florida Green Building Coalition, or FGBC, is a nonprofit Florida organization that promotes sustainability through regional education and certification programs. FGBC has developed green certification programs for construction projects and local government operations.

FGBC certification provides a framework for documenting green building practices and verifying that projects meet the requirements of the applicable FGBC standard. The program is commonly used for residential, high-rise residential, commercial, and land development projects.

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RunBrook’s role

Certification guidance from experienced building performance professionals

RunBrook can help project teams determine whether FGBC, LEED, NGBS, or another green building rating system is the best fit for the project’s goals, budget, schedule, and performance requirements. If FGBC is selected, our team can guide the project through the certification process and coordinate the documentation, inspections, modeling, and testing needed to support certification.

RunBrook can support your project with:

  • FGBC certification strategy

  • Rating system comparison and guidance

  • Early planning and feasibility review

  • Documentation coordination

  • Energy modeling

  • HERS rating support

  • Blower door testing

  • Duct leakage testing

  • HVAC grading

  • Quality assurance inspections

  • Field verification and performance testing

  • Coordination with builders, developers, architects, engineers, and contractors

  • Final certification submission support

FGBC programs we support

Certification support for a range of Florida project types

FGBC offers certification programs that apply to construction projects and local government operations. Depending on the project scope, RunBrook can help identify the appropriate pathway and coordinate the work needed to support certification.

  • RunBrook can support FGBC certification for single-family homes, townhomes, production home communities, and residential developments.

  • Our team can help coordinate certification strategy, documentation, field verification, and performance testing for multifamily communities and apartment projects.

  • RunBrook can support high-rise residential projects with certification planning, energy modeling, documentation, and coordination. FGBC high-rise residential certification applies to buildings four stories or more.

  • RunBrook can assist commercial project teams with certification planning, energy-related documentation, and building performance support.

  • For larger residential communities or land development projects, RunBrook can help evaluate certification goals related to site design, resource conservation, community planning, and sustainability strategies.

  • FGBC local government certification recognizes municipalities and counties that are working to improve sustainability through policies, programs, operations, resource conservation, environmental stewardship, and community initiatives. RunBrook can help local governments review certification requirements, organize documentation, identify opportunities for improvement, and support the submission process.

Gulf Stream Historic Hotel - pursuing FGBC Silver

Gulf Stream Historic Hotel - pursuing FGBC Silver

Lincoln Car Dealership - FGBC Commercial Bronze

Lincoln Car Dealership - FGBC Commercial Bronze

Lake Worth Self Storage - FGBC Commercial Bronze

Lake Worth Self Storage - FGBC Commercial Bronze

What FGBC evaluates

Key areas of green building performance

FGBC certification evaluates sustainable strategies across categories that may vary by project type and rating system. For many projects, certification can include review of design, construction, energy use, water efficiency, indoor environmental quality, materials, site practices, and operations.

Common areas of focus include:

  • Energy efficiency

  • Water conservation

  • Indoor environmental quality

  • Site and community design

  • Materials and resource efficiency

  • Moisture control and durability

  • Operations and maintenance

  • Resilience and regional priorities

  • Education and documentation

These categories help project teams create buildings and communities that are more efficient, comfortable, durable, and suited to Florida’s environmental conditions.

Energy modeling and performance testing

Technical support for certification requirements

Many FGBC projects rely on accurate energy documentation, field verification, and performance testing to demonstrate compliance with certification requirements. RunBrook’s building performance services help streamline this process by keeping energy modeling, testing, inspections, and documentation aligned.

Depending on the project, RunBrook can provide:

Blower door testing
HVAC grading
Duct leakage testing
Energy modeling
Quality assurance inspections
HVAC permit packages
Thermal bypass inspections
Energy calculations
HERS rating support

This integrated approach helps reduce coordination challenges and gives project teams a clearer path from design through certification.

Certification process

A clear path from strategy to submission

Step - 1 Define project goals

We begin by reviewing the project type, sustainability goals, budget, timeline, and desired certification outcome.

Step - 2 Develop a FGBC strategy

RunBrook helps identify the appropriate certification path, target measures, documentation needs, performance testing requirements, and potential risks.

Step - 3 Coordinate inspections & documentation

Our team works with the project team to collect documentation, coordinate inspections, complete testing, and verify selected green building measures.

Step 4 - Support final certification

RunBrook helps organize certification materials and support the final submission process so the project can move toward approval.

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Why choose RunBrook?

Florida green building expertise backed by field experience

RunBrook brings building science knowledge, certification experience, and field performance expertise to FGBC projects. Because our team also provides energy modeling, HERS ratings, blower door testing, duct leakage testing, HVAC grading, LEED support, NGBS support, quality assurance inspections, and peer review services, we understand how certification requirements connect to real-world design and construction.

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Project teams choose RunBrook for:

  • FGBC certification consulting

  • Florida-focused green building knowledge

  • Residential, multifamily, high-rise, and commercial project expertise

  • Energy modeling and HERS rating support

  • Building envelope and HVAC performance knowledge

  • Field inspections and performance testing

  • Clear documentation and communication

  • Coordination with builders, developers, architects, engineers, and contractors

  • Experience with affordable housing, high-rise residential, and large-scale projects

  • Service throughout Florida and select projects outside Florida

Frequently asked questions

  • FGBC is specifically focused on Florida and regional sustainability priorities, while LEED is a national and international green building rating system and NGBS is a residential-focused green building standard. RunBrook can help determine which certification path best fits your project.

  • RunBrook should be involved as early as possible, ideally during planning or early design. Early involvement helps identify the right certification path, target measures, required documentation, and performance testing needs before major design and construction decisions are finalized.

  • Yes. RunBrook can provide strategic guidance to compare certification options and determine which rating system best aligns with your project type, goals, budget, timeline, and owner requirements.

  • Testing requirements depend on the project type, selected certification path, and applicable standard. RunBrook can support related services such as energy modeling, HERS ratings, blower door testing, duct leakage testing, HVAC grading, and field verification when needed.

  • Yes. FGBC certification can help builders, developers, and owners communicate a commitment to sustainable, efficient, and Florida-focused green building practices.

  • FGBC is a Florida-focused certification program, so most FGBC projects are located in Florida. RunBrook can also support select green building and certification projects outside Florida when another rating system or project-specific sustainability goal is a better fit.

  • Yes. RunBrook can help local governments review certification requirements, organize documentation, identify opportunities for improvement, coordinate with departments, and support the submission process.

  • FGBC local government certification may evaluate areas such as energy efficiency, water conservation, environmental protection, transportation, waste reduction, land use, community education, government operations, and sustainability policies.

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