Is your project using the most cost-effective path to energy compliance?

We recently got a call from a developer using an out-of-state design firm on a project in Florida.

The firm was proposing a prescriptive path for compliance with the Florida Energy Conservation Code. While popular throughout the rest of the country, prescriptive path compliance in Florida can often lead to increased construction costs.

Why?

Because when you use a prescriptive path, you are often required to construct your building envelope and other building systems exactly as the code lays them out.

That can work, but, RunBrook's decades of experience in Florida have reaffirmed that if you model in performance you can often make cost-effective tradeoffs that are right for the climate zone and type of project.

The result can be a high-performing, code-compliant building at hundreds of thousands of dollars less.

Moral of the story:

Florida projects come with unique energy compliance considerations.
We can take this approach to projects nationwide.

No matter where your project is located, your energy modeling strategy should reflect the local code, climate, and cost implications. If you are working across state lines, make sure your design and construction partners understand the requirements and opportunities specific to that market.

Partnering with a team that understands those requirements can help avoid unnecessary costs. We’re here to help, and we love collaborating with your existing design and engineering teams.