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Energy, Environmental, Green Building and LEED Services


The Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) is a group of building industry professionals that has been providing construction plan review, building inspection and education/training services to public and private sector clients for over 30 years. As a government-founded "not-for-profit" corporation, IBTS combines governmental credibility with private sector efficiency.

Our services include site/civil, vertical building and ENERGY STAR compliance plan/peer reviews and field inspections for homes nationwide. We enjoy a superior reputation for timely, accurate reporting and a unique "team approach" to independent third party oversight.

IBTS Services

Inspection and Certification

  • EnergySTAR Partner performing HERS ratings and certification
  • Building inspections and plan reviews
  • LEED for new construction, and other green building program verification
  • Performance testing and diagnostics
  • Weatherization
  • Training and curriculum development

Auditing and Commissioning

  • Energy audits
  • Quality audits and oversight services
  • Environmental assessment and compliance
  • Measurement, verification support, and project commissioning
  • Training and curriculum development

Analysis

  • Energy modeling, systems engineering, and trade-off analysis
  • Residential and light commercial building science analysis
  • Green building methodology and verification
  • Training and curriculum development

Marketing Assistance

  • Market research including surveys, focus groups, and panel discussions
  • Marketing communications, graphics, and web design

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Case Study:

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: PATH 36 - PATH Technology Roadmap for Efficiency in Existing Homes