Residential projects have their own energy codes, testing requirements, and green building programs. For multifamily and residential developers, navigating those requirements can mean coordinating inspections, testing, documentation, and certifications across hundreds of individual units.
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Jordan & Skala helps project teams verify residential building systems and components during construction and occupancy. Our Sustainability team provides the testing, inspections, assessments, and program verification needed to support energy code compliance, green building goals, and better building performance.
Our approach is practical: understand what the project requires, verify the right components, and give the project team clear information about what needs to happen next.
Drawings show the intent, but installed conditions determine whether the building meets program and code requirements. We verify required conditions in the field so issues can be addressed before they affect approvals or turnover.
Airflow, duct leakage, infiltration, and other performance measures cannot be confirmed from drawings alone. Field testing provides clear results that show whether systems and assemblies are performing within the required range.
Testing results are most useful when the project team understands what they mean. We evaluate field conditions against applicable requirements and help clarify where corrections or further investigation may be needed.
Requirements vary by jurisdiction, certification program, and project type. We help identify what needs to be inspected, tested, or verified early so the team can plan for it instead of discovering requirements late in construction.
Approvals and certifications depend on clear records of what was tested and verified. We organize and document the required results so project teams have the information needed for compliance, certification, and closeout.
JSE evaluates airflow within dwelling units through room-to-room pressure testing and system airflow measurements to verify that systems are operating as designed.
JSE performs air infiltration testing on residential dwelling units to measure envelope leakage and determine whether results meet applicable project, code, or program requirements.
JSE tests residential duct systems to measure leakage and verify compliance with applicable standards and project requirements.
JSE provides third-party residential energy code inspections for owners, developers, municipalities, and local governments. Our team verifies applicable requirements and provides documentation of compliance, while identifying practical corrections when a project does not meet the required standard.
The Home Energy Rating System (HERS) provides a standardized way to evaluate residential energy performance. JSE provides HERS verification for new and existing residential construction, helping project teams establish a consistent measure of energy performance.
JSE verifies applicable energy-performance requirements for ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction projects. Our team supports the testing and visual verification needed to demonstrate that participating properties meet program requirements.
JSE supports LEED Residential projects through onsite verification and performance testing. Our team helps project teams address applicable requirements and document the building’s performance for certification.
For qualifying multifamily projects in Austin, JSE provides Austin Energy Green Building (AEGB) testing, including duct tightness, airflow, and air filtration testing. Testing is coordinated with applicable program requirements.
JSE provides technical assistance for Enterprise Green Communities projects, helping owners and developers understand and address applicable energy and sustainability requirements for qualifying affordable housing developments.
Energy benchmarking provides owners and property managers with a clearer picture of how an existing property’s energy use changes over time. JSE can collect and evaluate building energy data and support benchmarking requirements, reporting, and other property-management needs.
For existing residential properties, JSE evaluates building systems and conditions to help owners understand where improvements may provide the greatest value. Assessments can include ASHRAE Level 1, 2, and 3 audits depending on the depth of analysis required.
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Our findings can help inform decisions about:
Testing and verification are most useful when they are incorporated into the construction process early. JSE works with residential project teams to establish applicable requirements, coordinate testing, and identify issues while there is still an opportunity to address them.
JSE can evaluate energy use, building systems, and existing conditions to help owners determine where improvements may provide the greatest value.
Multifamily buildings introduce additional coordination challenges because requirements may apply across individual units as well as shared systems and common areas. JSE has experience supporting residential programs and testing requirements across multifamily developments.
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Residential testing requires an understanding of how the envelope, HVAC systems, ductwork, airflow, and other building components interact. JSE brings specialized sustainability and building-science expertise to the verification process.
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Our Sustainability team works closely with JSE’s in-house MEP and Low Voltage engineers. That collaboration gives us a practical understanding of how residential systems are designed to perform and what to look for when verifying them in the field.
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Residential energy requirements and green building programs vary significantly by jurisdiction. JSE supports projects across the country and adapts its approach to the applicable local codes, programs, climate, and project requirements.
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Testing is only useful if the results can inform a decision. When an issue is identified, JSE helps project teams understand what it means and what steps may be appropriate to address it.
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Jordan & Skala helps owners and developers verify details, meet applicable requirements, and make better-informed decisions about their properties.
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