IBA Energy &Building Science Services

IBA ENERGY & BUILDING SCIENCES

ENERGY & BUILDING SCIENCES SERVICES GENERAL CONSULTING BUILDING MODELING

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Improving the Built Environment

Opportunities for EfficiencyIndependent of the controversial world focus

on global warming and climate change, there

exists an equally compelling business case for

improving energy efficiency in buildings.

Building energy consumption in the U.S.

accounts for approximately 40% of our total

energy use and 70% of the nation’s electricity

consumption. Improving energy efficiency at

the building level is a cost effective way to

reduce dependence on fossil fuels and overall

emissions, thereby reducing our carbon

footprint and preserving the environment for

future generations. Now more than ever, it is

financially attractive to improve building

energy efficiency in both new construction and

existing building renovation projects. IBA

provides holistic, independent, third party

services to analyze and achieve energy savings

with favorable financial returns.

Planning for the Next GenerationIBA recognizes the demands placed upon

architects, developers and owners with the

current trend toward improving energy

efficiency in buildings. We believe the process

to effectively meet this demand is through an

integration of all building elements. IBA aims

to achieve goals associated with the

sustainable building movement including

design technology, economics, social response,

health and comfort, and regulatory

requirements. Our services include consulting

and guidance throughout the entire design

process. We utilize building energy and

thermal modeling in combination with

qualitative inputs generated from daylighting

and computational fluid dynamics (CFD)

modeling.

Third Party IndependenceIBA Energy & Building Sciences, a division of

Israel Berger & Associates, LLC, provides true,

independent third‐party consulting services. The

concept of independence is critical when

objective analysis is a priority. We look at the big

picture and act to align interests without

influence or bias. We achieve a competitive

advantage by complimenting our long standing

knowledge and expertise in envelope consulting

with an intimate understanding of mechanical,

electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems design

and integration.

Client Benefits The primary benefits received from general

consulting are:

Independent, third‐party, technically

focused analysis and recommendations

on energy efficient measures in new or

existing construction.

Holistic approach to energy

consumption and tradeoffs between

building envelope and MEP systems to

achieve energy intensity goals.

Transparent understanding of efficiency

measures, operating costs, and financial

implications.

Financial cost/benefit/payback analysis

supported by thorough technical

expertise.

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Identifying Problems and Developing Solutions

The IBA AdvantageIBA specializes in the prevention, investigation

and resolution of design and construction related

defects and deficiencies. The firm integrates a

holistic approach to the evaluation, design, and

construction process of the entire building.

Assessment is based on measured data to

formulate focused analysis of the issue

eliminating guesswork and costly delays. IBA

reviews documents and site conditions to

evaluate performance and compared to design

projections and determine the causes for poor

energy performance, including failure due to

design, fabrication, installation or operation.

Code and Standards Compliance For new construction and renovation projects,

IBA provides services to assess construction

documentation, confirm energy code compliance

or compliance with funding qualifications for

various federal, state and local authorities. In

addition, our services include independent, non‐

biased observation and analysis for existing

buildings. For both new and existing building

code compliance, the firm’s experienced staff

can ensure that buildings are code compliant

utilizing either industry accepted programs such

as ComCheck analysis and review or full scale

detailed Energy Cost Budget analysis utilizing

energy modeling per the American Society of

Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning

Engineers (ASHRAE) 90.1 Appendix G guidelines.

Existing Building Assessment,

Forensics, and Document Review IBA’s team will perform an initial walkthrough

with a detailed examination of components and

space conditions to assess the root causes for a

particular problem. This assessment can include

the functionality of a building’s HVAC system,

duct sealing and other air leakage issues,

envelope thermal performance, insulation

integrity, air quality issues and lighting systems.

Experts inspect the building and isolate the

causes of inefficiencies. IBA will explore the

economic viability of replacements and upgrades

and determine the optimized combination of

repairs and improvements to best suit a client’s

needs.

Expert Consultation and

Testimony IBA can assist attorneys and insurance companies

to investigate and resolve disputes resulting from

alleged deficiencies in design, construction, or

operation. Furthermore, IBA provides expert

testimony and analysis for building component

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Understanding Energy Audits for Existing BuildingsRealizing the PotentialNew York City is one of the nation’s leaders in

promoting energy efficiency in the built

environment. NYC has implemented the 2030

Greener, Greater, Buildings Plan to promote

energy efficiency and actively reduce its carbon

footprint. As part of the plan, NYC recently

passed a local law which mandates that an

energy audit be performed on all buildings over

50,000 square feet, every ten years, beginning

in January of 2013, with early compliance paths

available. The objective of the energy audit is

to perform an independent assessment to

identify and develop plans to:

Analyze and understand existing energy

usage.

Improve energy efficiency by reducing

energy use, carbon footprint, and/or

operating costs.

Perform a cost/benefit and Return on

Investment (ROI) analysis of various

efficiency measures.

NYC Buildings Impact Energy UseBuildings greater than 50,000 square feet

account for 44% of energy use in NYC! The

three largest contributing components include

the Building Envelope, HVAC, and Lighting.

Expertise You Can TrustIBA Energy & Building Sciences, a division of

Israel Berger & Associates, LLC, is an independent

third party consulting group. We perform

building energy audits to assess and diagnose

inefficient or defective installations. We utilize

various building modeling software, testing

equipment, and techniques to quantify

appropriate modifications and potential

investments resulting in reduced operating costs.

By integrating, evaluating, and analyzing Energy

Efficiency Measures IBA can promote financial

transparency so decision makers can be better

informed about potential energy efficiency

improvements and returns on investment.

Client Benefits

When IBA conducts an energy audit, the client

will benefit from:

A detailed review and report

summarizing existing systems and

associated energy usage.

Identification of no/low cost Energy

Efficiency Measures which should be

implemented immediately.

Development of recommendations for

system modification or replacement

which have favorable payback and ROI.

Performance of a “Sensitivity” analysis

to identify client objectives and

prioritize feasible Energy Efficiency

Measures.

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*Taken From NYC Greater, Greener Building Plan

Transportation

Small buildings: total energy consumption

Large buildings: lighting

Large buildings: appliances, cooling, other

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Capturing Savings Involved with “Going Green”Understanding ALL Incentives In today’s economic environment, there are

several financial mechanisms to allow for

favorable adoption of Energy Efficiency

Measures (EEM) in both new building design

and existing building retrofits.

As part of The American Recovery and

Reinvestment Act of 2009, many previously

available incentives have been extended.

Evaluating EEM and available incentives to

accurately apply them to a project can be

complicated and requires an intimate

knowledge of the building systems utilized.

One of the most valuable incentives is the tax

deduction for energy efficient commercial

buildings, as outlined in the IRS Code Section

179D, as first enacted by the Energy Policy Act

of 2005.

Putting Money into Your Pocket Qualifying for the 179D deduction can occur in

part or in whole per the following table:

Experience and ReputationIBA Energy & Building Sciences, a division of


third party consulting group, specializing in

building envelope technologies for over 20 years.

With a team of registered Architects and

Professional Engineers, we have the technical

experience and financial expertise to evaluate

your building and maximize available financial

incentives.

Realizing the Potential Through proper planning and an integrated

approach to your project’s energy usage, IBA

helps you achieve and maintain long term

benefits while managing initial costs to fit your

budget. We conduct an analysis of the project to

determine the best financial outcome of energy

efficiency; provide financial incentive analysis to

comply with federal, state and local tax incentive

programs; and provide the documentation and

recommendations necessary to aid in qualifying

for tax incentives on both new construction work

and existing building renovations. These tax

incentives may be achievable with little or no

initial financial outlay from the client. We will

work with the client’s financial and tax advisers

where appropriate.

Client Benefits IBA’s clients will capture financial benefits from:

Realizing applicable tax incentives to reduce initial construction costs.

Developing a transparent understanding of efficiency measures on operating costs.

Realizing capital for other investments.

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Understanding Building Performance

BenchmarkingBenchmarking a building’s energy performance is

the starting point toward achieving an energy

efficient portfolio; it demonstrates where a

building ranks relative to a portfolio of similar

buildings. Utilizing this tool, one can compare a

building or buildings to the performance of

similar buildings internally, regionally, or

nationally. IBA will help clients to identify poor

performers and opportunities for improvement

from a property management standpoint. IBA’s

benchmarking analysis will provide the

information necessary to make informed energy

improvements decisions. After benchmarking a

building or portfolio of buildings, we will provide

a detailed analysis of the results including

methods and systems for improving the

building’s efficiency and reducing operating

costs.

Additional Assistance IBA’s expert staff understand the importance of

whole building analysis to achieve optimal

energy performance. Furthermore, IBA also

provides master planning consulting to reduce

overall energy usage and carbon footprint

throughout your portfolio.

IBA’s Expertise IBA provides services to review, categorize, and

quantify energy usage by end use and in

aggregate. This information is used to generate a

report of findings based on overall energy usage.

The information is broken down into quick, easy

to understand graphs and charts for decision

making capability. The report will depict how the

building or buildings are performing with respect

to relevant comparisons on electricity usage, gas

consumption, and carbon footprint. This analysis

illustrates where and how a client’s building or

buildings are consuming energy relative to a

baseline and/or similar buildings within a peer

group. The results will aid in developing a

strategic plan for overall reduction.

Benchmarking can also help to identify buildings

which are performing well with respect to the

industry average which can become a powerful

marketing tool.

Client Benefits Identification of building level energy

performance for single properties or within a

portfolio can have a valuable impact with respect

to generating strategic energy reduction plans or

repositioning assets. IBA will provide unbiased

evaluation and analysis in an effort to prioritize

investments in a building portfolio. Applied

across a portfolio of buildings, benchmarking

provides the foundation for management

decisions, ranging from identifying the top

performers to prioritizing the best candidates for

upgrades. Our experienced staff will set up a

plan, take action, and track progress to generate

real value from the benchmarking process.

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Analyzing Where to Make Improvements

Energy Modeling IBA’s innovative approach to energy modeling

enables clients to achieve sustainability and

energy improvement goals. Utilizing non‐

proprietary, versatile software, IBA incorporates

site and climate data, design drawings,

specifications, and occupancy schedules into the

model to create a three dimensional

representation of the building and its proposed

operational characteristics. IBA can supplement

the computer simulation with both quantitative

and qualitative modeling output for daylighting,

low velocity airflow, and detailed thermal

conductivity analysis.

Daylighting Analysis Complex daylighting analysis and glare simulation

can be modeled to identify the appropriate

lighting levels while addressing the potential for

glare. This qualitative analysis can be used to

adjust building lighting power densities, glazing

specification, and material selection.

Thermal Analysis Drawing from our expertise in the building

envelope, IBA will evaluate building material

components and assemblies to determine overall

effective thermal resistance given non‐uniform

wall, window and roof assembly construction.

IBA experts will assess the effects of thermal

bridging and recommend cost effective

alternatives to improve the overall performance.

Computational Fluid Dynamics CFD analysis can be utilized at multiple levels and

scales. We can examine site specific conditions to

verify natural ventilation effectiveness, quantify

effectiveness of low velocity distribution and

high volume spaces, or we can look at

component specific effects from airflow,

moisture or particulate migration.

IBA’s Technical Expertise

Our staff is highly skilled at using a holistic

approach to identify energy saving solutions. The

energy analysis simulation is combined with the

analyses of lighting, airflow and thermal

resistance to evaluate envelope and MEP

systems. IBA will perform various modeling

simulations for new construction design and/or

existing building assessment and analysis to save

money and improve your building’s energy

efficiency as well as indoor air quality and

occupant comfort. IBA’s whole building energy

analysis approach utilizing multiple programs will

help to determine which combination of systems

and upgrades are the most applicable, efficient

and cost.

Client Benefits With the current industry wide focus on energy

efficiency, sustainability and technological

advancement, building modeling has become an

integral tool in the design and assessment

process. Energy models can provide quick

schematic level output to assist you in making

informed decisions early on in the design

process. The models are also used throughout

design and construction to evaluate alternative

component and system selection and confirm

code compliance. Building energy modeling has

developed into an essential tool for comparing

potential energy efficiency measures. With

expertise in envelope and MEP systems, IBA is

able to analyze all alternatives technically, and

objectively without bias toward specific design or

construction strategies.

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Examining and Ensuring Energy Savings Are Achieved The Changing Environment

Energy usage and carbon footprint impact are

quickly becoming standard reporting measures

for market transactions and valuation. A properly

implemented measurement and verification plan

will help to accurately quantify projected and

actual energy use, to respond to the demands of

the changing marketplace. Without this

information, a building owner, manager or

operator may be at a significant disadvantage

when valuing component and whole building

performance.

Efficiency & Accountability

For existing buildings and energy retrofits,

measurement and verification is often the first

step in creating a basis for developing a

comprehensive master plan for a building or

portfolio of buildings. Understanding where and

with what intensity energy is consumed is vital in

maximizing the cost/benefit of an investment.

For new construction, and/or performance

contracting, a well thought out and properly

implemented measurement and verification plan

from an independent party will help to manage

risk and promote accountability associated with

contractual stipulations and energy efficiency

goals. Furthermore, once in place the equipment

will help you proactively identify poor

performance, and identify future energy

efficiency impacts.

IBA’s Expertise IBA will provide services to outline and specify

measurement and verification equipment for use

in independent third party monitoring of energy

efficient measures. We will work with clients to

develop a measurement and verification plan

based on the International Performance

Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP)

for use in providing transparency for savings

associated with specific energy efficiency

measures. This service is instrumental in

appropriating cost of energy usage to tenants or

creating a basis for contractual negotiations

relating to energy and utility costs. Transparency

in energy usage and cost will result in increased

certainty, reliability and level of savings of

specific energy efficiency measures to allocate

risk appropriately, find avenues for additional

savings, and improve overall operations and

maintenance procedures.

Client Benefits Verification of predicted energy performance

utilizing third party implementation and

evaluation is critical to validation of sustainability

and energy efficiency achievements. As a result

of these services, clients will receive reliable data

which can be used to recognize operational

savings, promote accountability and awareness

internally, and provide real time data for

identification of future energy efficiency projects.

The client can use the data to verify contractual

requirements have been met by design teams for

projected energy efficiency goals.

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Evaluating the Built EnvironmentWhat is Non‐Destructive Testing?Non‐destructive testing techniques are used to

determine the integrity of a material,

component, space, or system without causing

damage to its future usefulness or surrounding

construction to remain. It is a valuable

technique that saves both time and money in

assessment and troubleshooting without

invasive use of probing and interruption.

Technologies utilized by IBA include but are not

limited to:

Indoor/Outdoor Environmental Data

Logging and Monitoring

Infrared (IR)Thermal Imaging

Electronic Membrane Roof Leak

Detection (EMRLD®)

Spectrophotometer

Ultrasonic Testing

Dew Point and Frost Analysis

Shore Durometer (Material Hardness)

Field Water Testing

Non‐Destructive Testing at IBA IBA Energy & Building Sciences, a division of

Israel Berger & Associates, LLC, is an

independent third party consulting group,

specializing in comprehensive whole building

analysis. With a team of registered Architects

and Professional Engineers, we have

strategically invested in these cutting edge,

non‐destructive technologies to provide

efficient, less invasive, solutions for our clients.

We provide testing services for existing building

mechanical, electrical and envelope systems to

aid clients in identifying root causes for

equipment or system deficiencies and failures.

As a third party, our non‐destructive testing

and investigation services offer a non‐bias

analysis of systems and components to identify

source and severity of issues and provide

recommendations for remediation.

Energy Audits & IR Thermal ImagingInfrared Thermal Imaging has become a valuable

tool in performing energy audits, leak

investigations, qualitative thermal performance

and preventative maintenance. IBA has certified,

experienced thermographers on staff to interpret

the results of these photos and produce accurate

and concise reports.

Indoor Environmental Testing IBA will assess the existing documentation and

conditions to develop a project specific testing

methodology for diagnosing environmental

deficiencies within a building. We can perform

testing associated with thermal comfort including

lighting levels, glare condensation, air flow,

pressure and acoustics. The analytical

methodology employed will systematically identify

or rule out potential contributing factors and rely

on real time data to diagnose issues effectively.

Client Benefits: Testing is non‐destructive and independent of

design and construction influences

Technology applies to assessment, prevention, investigation, energy efficiency, durability and safety

Provides valuable cost benefits including avoidance of downtime, tenant/resident interruption and demolition/scaffolding costs.

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Achieving Recognition and Long Term Benefits

A Mark of Excellence IBA welcomes the opportunity to partner with

clients who have embraced the concept of

sustainable building certification. IBA’s specialists

are well versed in advanced High Performance

Building consulting and certification procedures.

At IBA, our staff promotes an integrated

approach utilizing building energy modeling

simulation tools to help a client’s building

achieve the highest certification levels.

USGBC ‐ LEED® For LEED® NC, CI & EB, IBA will register,

document and submit a project to the USGBC.

While working with the design team and/or

building management, IBA aims to integrate

sustainable practices through all phases of the

design which will maximize credit compliance.

EPA ‐ ENERGY STAR® IBA will survey, identify and submit information

to ENERGY STAR for existing buildings. In the

event the building does not qualify, IBA’s

auditing services can identify energy efficiency

measures and work toward achieving the

ENERGY STAR designation. We also assist

projects in the design and planning phases to

apply for “Designed to Earn ENERGY STAR”.

ASHRAE ‐ Building EQ

American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and

Air‐Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE’s) Building

Energy Quotient (Building EQ) consists of two

tiered rating systems including designed (Asset)

and actual (Operational) energy usage. Although

still in its pilot phase, IBA will assist interested

clients with this newly developed certification.

Expertise You Can TrustIBA Energy & Building Sciences, a division of


third party consulting group providing building

certification consulting services to the design

team, developers or building owners to ensure

that their building meets stringent standards of

high performance and energy efficient buildings.

IBA offers these services throughout each stage

of the planning, design and construction process

for new construction, existing building retrofits

or renovations. IBA will act as the point of

contact for coordinating the documentation and

filing to achieve certification. Along with this

process, we will develop energy efficient

operation and management strategies to sustain

targeted benefits and realize financial and energy

savings regardless of certification status.

Client Benefits Increased market value

Appeals to social demands

Distinguishes your sustainable property

within the industry

Give tenants or buyers insight into value

and long term energy savings

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About IBA Energy & Building Sciences The IBA Energy & Building Sciences division was formed as a holistic approach to eliminate gaps in

understanding, communication, and execution of increasingly complex building systems within a

fragmented market of specialty consulting services. We provide consulting services at every phase of

the building’s design and construction process for all building types, proposed, new and existing. We

perform design consultation, assessment, benchmarking, auditing, monitoring and verification, as well

as non‐destructive testing of building components and systems to confirm anticipated efficiencies and

code compliance.

Leadership John Hannum, P.E., Vice President of IBA Energy & Building Sciences, is a mechanical engineer with over

10 years experience in design, installation, and operation of mechanical systems with specific emphasis

in energy efficient, sustainable design of residential, commercial, institutional, and government projects.

With a B.A.E. in Architectural Engineering from The Penn State University and an M.B.A. from The

Rutgers University, Mr. Hannum has a passion for sustainable design and a dedication to promote the

economic case for energy efficiency in the built environment. He currently teaches “High Performance

Energy‐Efficient Buildings” continuing education classes to architects, building owners, developers and

managers as an assistant adjunct professor at the New York University Schack Institute of Real Estate.

He is a LEED Accredited professional and an actively involved member of ASHRAE and USGBC of New

York (Urban Green Council).

About IBA Israel Berger & Associates, LLC, (IBA) is an internationally renowned consulting and inspection group

specializing in building facades, energy efficiency, roofing, waterproofing and non‐destructive testing

technologies. Formed in 1994, IBA has grown to include a staff of over 50 professionals, including

registered architects and professional engineers, with offices located in New York, California and

Nevada. The firm provides its services at all stages of design and construction, from conception through

completion. In addition, we conduct investigations and evaluations of existing buildings. In New York

City, we also perform on‐site Controlled/Special Inspections and Facade Inspection and Safety Program

(Formerly Local Law 11) services required by law. IBA is an active member of several organizations

including AIA, ASHRAE, ASTM and USGBC. IBA is the first independent Special Inspection agency in New

York City to be accredited by the International Accreditation Service and qualified to perform special

inspection services including: Steel Construction, Concrete Construction., Masonry Construction, Wall

Panels, Curtain Walls, and Veneers, Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS), Through‐Penetration

Firestop Systems, Concealed Draftstop and Fireblock Systems.

“LEED and the related logo is a trademark owned by the U.S. Green Building Council and is used with permission.”