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E.P.A. Energy
Star Rating and Certification
Provide energy-efficiency strategies and tests for existing and new
residential and commercial construction. Conduct a plan review, input
information from the plans into specially designed computer simulation
programs then project a “HERS” rating. Once the structure is complete,
perform a final inspection.
The EPA EnergyStar label is earned only after the
home’s energy efficiency is verified by a licensed third party tester. E3
Building Sciences can provide independent third party verification of a
home’s energy rating and, if qualified, register your home with the EPA as an
EnergyStar home. EnergyStar homes are (minimally) 30% more efficient than
1993 Model Energy Code. Currently, E3 Building Sciences is only one of three
RESNET certified raters in Florida.
The EnergyStar savings are achieved through a combination of factors
including building envelope upgrades, high performance windows, controlled
air infiltration, upgraded (more efficient) heating and air conditioning
systems, air tight duct work and upgraded water heating equipment.
Collectively, these features contribute to improved home quality and
homeowner comfort and lower energy bills and reduced environmental pollution.
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I.B.H.S. Fortified Building Standards Inspection.
Inspect a new home's resistance to natural disaster from the ground up by
adding protection to windows and doors, better connections between the roof,
walls and foundation, and the roof is thicker, stronger, and designed to stay
drier.
Whether you are living with the threat of an earthquake in California or a
hurricane in Florida, you can rest assured that your home is safe when it is
built to the Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) fortified building
standard. In fact, the Florida Legislature has mandated that homes built to
the IBHS fortified standards is must be given a substantial discount on
homeowner’s insurance premiums. The IBHS is a nonprofit association that
engages in communication, education, engineering and research whose mission
is to reduce deaths, injuries, property damage, economic losses and human
suffering caused by natural disasters.
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Commercial/ Residential Property
Cursory Inspection
Inspect a property using Standards of Practice of the American Society of
Home Inspectors.
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Commercial/ Residential Property
Inclusive Inspection
Inspect a property and all of its systems and equipment review operation and
functionality of the property and systems. Recommend course of action for any
items listed as sub-standard.
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Life Cycle Analysis
Evaluate equipment, structure, project or item for its Life Cycle either
projected or remaining.
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Post-Catastrophic Event
Evaluation (Hurricane, Fire, Flood, Substantial Damage)
Evaluate a property after the event, for Habitability. Assist in
decision-making process for Abandonment, Demolition, Sale or Adaptive Reuse
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Drainage Evaluation
Use accepted methods to review drainage and retention of a property.
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Property Condition Documentation
This is a general overview of a property based on habitability.
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Reserve Fund Study
Review property for its position in it’s Life Cycle and what reserve funds
may be necessary to meet an items replacement when it reaches the end of its
Life Cycle.
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Construction Document Review
Review the approved design and scope of the project. Help prepare documents
that will be used to obtain bid prices or used to negotiate a contract.
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Construction Draw Inspection
Evaluation of the ratio of Payment requested by a Subcontractor in relation
to the portion of work completed.
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Sub Contractors Bid Review
Assist in qualifying bids based on AIA and EJCDC Documents. The type of bid,
bidder’s qualifications and adherence to the instructions to bidder.
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Final Construction Walk Thru
Perform a quantitative review, based on the Contract for Substantial
Completion verses Final Completion or the Work. This review is Cosmetic,
Structural and Functional of the entire Work as it relate to the Contract.
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EnergyStar
Ratings
The EPA EnergyStar label is earned only after the home’s energy efficiency is
verified by a licensed third party tester. E3 Building Sciences can provide independent
third party verification of a home’s energy rating and, if qualified,
register your home with the EPA as an EnergyStar home. EnergyStar homes are
(minimally) 30% more efficient than 1993 Model Energy Code. Currently, E3
Building Sciences is only one of three RESNET certified raters in Florida.
The EnergyStar savings are achieved through a combination of factors
including building envelope upgrades, high performance windows, controlled
air infiltration, upgraded (more efficient) heating and air conditioning
systems, air tight duct work and upgraded water heating equipment.
Collectively, these features contribute to improved home quality and
homeowner comfort and lower energy bills and reduced environmental pollution.
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Accreditations
Fortified
Building Standards
Whether you are living with the threat of an earthquake in California or a
hurricane in Florida, you can rest assured that your home is safe when it is
built to the Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) fortified
building standard. In fact, the Florida Legislature has mandated that homes
built to the IBHS fortified standards is must be given a substantial discount
on homeowner’s insurance premiums. The IBHS is a nonprofit association that
engages in communication, education, engineering and research whose mission
is to reduce deaths, injuries, property damage, economic losses and human
suffering caused by natural disasters.
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Green
Building Standards
By choosing to build or own a “green” home, you have chosen to reduce the
burden on the environment. Many homeowners want and some are insisting that
their home be earth friendly, affordable to operate, and healthy to live in.
The Florida Green Building Coalition promulgates green building standards
that are subject to third party verification. E3 Building Sciences can
provide inspection, verification and certification of your project.
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Accreditations
American
Lung Association
The American Lung Association Health House® Program insures that your new
home is an healthy, safe, durable and energy efficient environment. ALA
certified Health House® homes are built to the most stringent building
standards in the U.S., which include third party site inspections during
construction and comprehensive testing of the building envelope performance
upon completion. Contact E3 Building Sciences about getting your new project
certified as an ALA Health House®.
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