Consultation, verification, testing and compliance reporting to meet high performance targets.
New requirements require new solutions. Montroc considers the whole process to meet new and increasingly demanding requirements.
Airtightness Testing
This testing represents a new and critical effort to reduce energy use and increase building performance. It is required for the BC Energy Step Code and VBBL (Vancouver Building Bylaw) for both Part 9 and Part 3 buildings.
Montroc provides the airtightness testing plan, site coordination, systems preparation through to complete testing and analysis. Infrared imaging, fog testing, envelope inspections help ensure targets are met. Using a series of calibrated fans and the latest software and technology ensures the test is performed quickly and accurately.
The airtightness of a building is a critical task to reduce energy use, increase comfort and ensure the long term operation of the building’s envelope, systems and structure.
LEED Multifamily midrise
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the world's most widely used green building rating system with nearly 30 billion certified square feet. LEED certification provides a framework for healthy, highly efficient, and cost-saving green buildings. LEED certification is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement, and it is backed by an entire industry of committed organizations and individuals paving the way for market transformation.
Passive House
Montroc provides consulting, testing and verification to meet the Passive House standard. airtightness requirements as well as
Passive House is recognized by the United Nations as the optimal way to build healthy, climate-resilient, affordable, and energy-efficient residential, institutional, and commercial buildings through all stages of design, construction, and livability.
Passive House is key benchmark for BC Energy Step Code as well as the City of Vancouver building policy.