IBA Energy &Building Science Services

IBA ENERGY & BUILDING SCIENCES
A DIVISION OF ISRAEL BERGER & ASSOCIATES, LLC

GENERAL CONSULTING         2010

Improving the Built Environment
Opportunities for Efficiency Third Party Independence
Independent of the controversial world focus IBA Energy & Building Sciences, a division of
on global warming and climate change, there Israel Berger & Associates, LLC, provides true,
exists an equally compelling business case for independent third‐party consulting services. The
improving energy efficiency in buildings. concept of independence is critical when
Building energy consumption in the U.S. objective analysis is a priority.  We look at the big
accounts for approximately 40% of our total picture and act to align interests without
energy use and 70% of the nation’s electricity influence or bias. We achieve a competitive
consumption. Improving energy efficiency at advantage by complimenting our long standing
the building level is a cost effective way to knowledge and expertise in envelope consulting
reduce dependence on fossil fuels and overall with an intimate understanding of mechanical,
emissions, thereby reducing our carbon electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems design
footprint and preserving the environment for and integration.
ENERGY & BUILDING future generations.  Now more than ever, it is

SCIENCES SERVICES financially attractive to improve building
GENERAL CONSULTING energy efficiency in both new construction and Client Benefits
BUILDING MODELING existing building renovation projects. IBA The primary benefits received from general
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES provides holistic, independent, third party consulting are:
ASSESSMENT & FORENSICS
AUDITING
services to analyze and achieve energy savings  Independent, third‐party, technically
MEASUREMENT & VERIFICATION with favorable financial returns.   focused analysis and recommendations
BENCHMARKING ANALYSIS on energy efficient measures in new or
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existing construction.
CERTIFICATION Planning for the Next Generation

IBA recognizes the demands placed upon  Holistic approach to energy
consumption and tradeoffs between
architects, developers and owners with the
BUILDING ENVELOPE building envelope and MEP systems to
current trend toward improving energy
SERVICES efficiency in buildings. We believe the process achieve energy intensity goals.
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to effectively meet this demand is through an  Transparent understanding of efficiency
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION to achieve goals associated with the implications.
LANDMARK PRESERVATION sustainable building movement including
LEAK INVESTIGATION  Financial cost/benefit/payback analysis
ROOFING & WATERPROOFING design technology, economics, social response,
supported by thorough technical
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expertise.
requirements. Our services include consulting
and guidance throughout the entire design
CONTACT process.  We utilize building energy and
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thermal modeling in combination with
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qualitative inputs generated from daylighting
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and computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
modeling.
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ASSESSMENT & FORENSICS                2010

Identifying Problems and Developing Solutions
The IBA Advantage Existing Building Assessment,
IBA specializes in the prevention, investigation Forensics, and Document Review
and resolution of design and construction related
IBA’s team will perform an initial walkthrough
defects and deficiencies. The firm integrates a
with a detailed examination of components and
holistic approach to the evaluation, design, and
space conditions to assess the root causes for a
construction process of the entire building.
particular problem.  This assessment can include
Assessment is based on measured data to
the functionality of a building’s HVAC system,
formulate focused analysis of the issue
duct sealing and other air leakage issues,
eliminating guesswork and costly delays. IBA
envelope thermal performance, insulation
reviews documents and site conditions to
integrity, air quality issues and lighting systems.
evaluate performance and compared to design
Experts inspect the building and isolate the
projections and determine the causes for poor
causes of inefficiencies.  IBA will explore the
energy performance, including failure due to
economic viability of replacements and upgrades
ENERGY & BUILDING design, fabrication, installation or operation.
and determine the optimized combination of
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repairs and improvements to best suit a client’s
GENERAL CONSULTING Code and Standards Compliance needs.
BUILDING MODELING
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES
For new construction and renovation projects,
ASSESSMENT & IBA provides services to assess construction Expert Consultation and
FORENSICS documentation, confirm energy code compliance
AUDITING or compliance with funding qualifications for Testimony
MEASUREMENT & VERIFICATION various federal, state and local authorities.  In IBA can assist attorneys and insurance companies
BENCHMARKING ANALYSIS addition, our services include independent, non‐ to investigate and resolve disputes resulting from
NON‐DESTRUCTIVE TESTING alleged deficiencies in design, construction, or
CERTIFICATION biased observation and analysis for existing
buildings. For both new and existing building operation. Furthermore, IBA provides expert
code compliance, the firm’s experienced staff testimony and analysis for building component
BUILDING ENVELOPE can ensure that buildings are code compliant failure and remediation.
SERVICES utilizing either industry accepted programs such
CURTAIN WALL CONSULTING as ComCheck analysis and review or full scale
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION
energy modeling per the American Society of
LANDMARK PRESERVATION Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning
LEAK INVESTIGATION Engineers (ASHRAE) 90.1 Appendix G guidelines.
ROOFING & WATERPROOFING
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AUDITING         2010

Understanding Energy Audits for Existing Buildings
Realizing the Potential Expertise You Can Trust
New York City is one of the nation’s leaders in IBA Energy & Building Sciences, a division of
promoting energy efficiency in the built Israel Berger & Associates, LLC, is an independent
environment.  NYC has implemented the 2030 third party consulting group.  We perform
Greener, Greater, Buildings Plan to promote building energy audits to assess and diagnose
energy efficiency and actively reduce its carbon inefficient or defective installations.  We utilize
footprint.  As part of the plan, NYC recently various building modeling software, testing
passed a local law which mandates that an equipment, and techniques to quantify
energy audit be performed on all buildings over appropriate modifications and potential
50,000 square feet, every ten years, beginning investments resulting in reduced operating costs.
in January of 2013, with early compliance paths By integrating, evaluating, and analyzing Energy
available. The objective of the energy audit is Efficiency Measures IBA can promote financial
to perform an independent assessment to transparency so decision makers can be better
identify and develop plans to:   informed about potential energy efficiency
ENERGY & BUILDING
improvements and returns on investment.
SCIENCES SERVICES  Analyze and understand existing energy
GENERAL CONSULTING usage.
BUILDING MODELING  Improve energy efficiency by reducing
Client Benefits
energy use, carbon footprint, and/or
ASSESSMENT & FORENSICS operating costs. When IBA conducts an energy audit, the client
AUDITING  Perform a cost/benefit and Return on will benefit from:
MEASUREMENT & VERIFICATION
BENCHMARKING ANALYSIS Investment (ROI) analysis of various  A detailed review and report
NON‐DESTRUCTIVE TESTING efficiency measures. summarizing existing systems and
CERTIFICATION
associated energy usage.
NYC Buildings Impact Energy Use
 Identification of no/low cost Energy
Buildings greater than 50,000 square feet
BUILDING ENVELOPE account for 44% of energy use in NYC! The Efficiency Measures which should be
SERVICES three largest contributing components include implemented immediately.
the Building Envelope, HVAC, and Lighting.  Development of recommendations for
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION which have favorable payback and ROI.
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COVERED AREAS  Performance of a “Sensitivity” analysis
ROOFING & WATERPROOFING to identify client objectives and
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Transportation Large buildings:
heating and
prioritize feasible Energy Efficiency
hot water Measures.
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lighting
Small
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total energy
Large buildings:
consumption appliances,
cooling, other
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*Taken From NYC Greater, Greener Building Plan


FINANCIAL INCENTIVES     2010

Capturing Savings Involved with “Going Green”
Understanding ALL Incentives Experience and Reputation
In today’s economic environment, there are IBA Energy & Building Sciences, a division of
several financial mechanisms to allow for Israel Berger & Associates, LLC, is an independent
favorable adoption of Energy Efficiency third party consulting group, specializing in
Measures (EEM) in both new building design building envelope technologies for over 20 years.
and existing building retrofits. With a team of registered Architects and
As part of The American Recovery and Professional Engineers, we have the technical
Reinvestment Act of 2009, many previously experience and financial expertise to evaluate
available incentives have been extended.   your building and maximize available financial
Evaluating EEM and available incentives to incentives.
accurately apply them to a project can be
complicated and requires an intimate Realizing the Potential
knowledge of the building systems utilized. Through proper planning and an integrated
ENERGY & BUILDING approach to your project’s energy usage, IBA
One of the most valuable incentives is the tax
SCIENCES SERVICES deduction for energy efficient commercial helps you achieve and maintain long term
GENERAL CONSULTING benefits while managing initial costs to fit your
buildings, as outlined in the IRS Code Section
BUILDING MODELING budget. We conduct an analysis of the project to
179D, as first enacted by the Energy Policy Act
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES determine the best financial outcome of energy
ASSESSMENT & FORENSICS of 2005.
efficiency; provide financial incentive analysis to
AUDITING
MEASUREMENT & VERIFICATION comply with federal, state and local tax incentive
BENCHMARKING ANALYSIS
Putting Money into Your Pocket programs; and provide the documentation and
NON‐DESTRUCTIVE TESTING Qualifying for the 179D deduction can occur in recommendations necessary to aid in qualifying
CERTIFICATION part or in whole per the following table:   for tax incentives on both new construction work

and existing building renovations.  These tax
BUILDING ENVELOPE incentives may be achievable with little or no
SERVICES initial financial outlay from the client. We will
CURTAIN WALL CONSULTING work with the client’s financial and tax advisers
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LANDMARK PRESERVATION Client Benefits
LEAK INVESTIGATION IBA’s clients will capture financial benefits from:
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initial construction costs.
 Developing a transparent understanding of
CONTACT efficiency measures on operating costs.
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 Recognized operational savings going
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BENCHMARKING ANALYSIS                2010

Understanding Building Performance
Benchmarking IBA’s Expertise
Benchmarking a building’s energy performance is IBA provides services to review, categorize, and
the starting point toward achieving an energy quantify energy usage by end use and in
efficient portfolio; it demonstrates where a aggregate.  This information is used to generate a
building ranks relative to a portfolio of similar report of findings based on overall energy usage.
buildings. Utilizing this tool, one can compare a The information is broken down into quick, easy
building or buildings to the performance of to understand graphs and charts for decision
similar buildings internally, regionally, or making capability. The report will depict how the
nationally. IBA will help clients to identify poor building or buildings are performing with respect
performers and opportunities for improvement to relevant comparisons on electricity usage, gas
from a property management standpoint. IBA’s consumption, and carbon footprint. This analysis
benchmarking analysis will provide the illustrates where and how a client’s building or
information necessary to make informed energy buildings are consuming energy relative to a
ENERGY & BUILDING improvements decisions. After benchmarking a baseline and/or similar buildings within a peer
SCIENCES SERVICES building or portfolio of buildings, we will provide group. The results will aid in developing a
GENERAL CONSULTING a detailed analysis of the results including strategic plan for overall reduction.
BUILDING MODELING
methods and systems for improving the Benchmarking can also help to identify buildings
ASSESSMENT & FORENSICS
building’s efficiency and reducing operating which are performing well with respect to the
AUDITING costs.   industry average which can become a powerful
MEASUREMENT & VERIFICATION marketing tool.
BENCHMARKING
ANALYSIS
Additional Assistance
NON‐DESTRUCTIVE TESTING IBA’s expert staff understand the importance of Client Benefits
CERTIFICATION whole building analysis to achieve optimal Identification of building level energy
energy performance. Furthermore, IBA also performance for single properties or within a

provides master planning consulting to reduce portfolio can have a valuable impact with respect
BUILDING ENVELOPE overall energy usage and carbon footprint to generating strategic energy reduction plans or
SERVICES throughout your portfolio. repositioning assets. IBA will provide unbiased
CURTAIN WALL CONSULTING evaluation and analysis in an effort to prioritize
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investments in a building portfolio. Applied
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION across a portfolio of buildings, benchmarking
LANDMARK PRESERVATION provides the foundation for management
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decisions, ranging from identifying the top
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upgrades. Our experienced staff will set up a

plan, take action, and track progress to generate

CONTACT real value from the benchmarking process.
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BUILDING MODELING                2010

Analyzing Where to Make Improvements
Energy Modeling IBA’s Technical Expertise
IBA’s innovative approach to energy modeling Our staff is highly skilled at using a holistic
enables clients to achieve sustainability and approach to identify energy saving solutions. The
energy improvement goals. Utilizing non‐ energy analysis simulation is combined with the
proprietary, versatile software, IBA incorporates analyses of lighting, airflow and thermal
site and climate data, design drawings, resistance to evaluate envelope and MEP
specifications, and occupancy schedules into the systems. IBA will perform various modeling
model to create a three dimensional simulations for new construction design and/or
representation of the building and its proposed existing building assessment and analysis to save
operational characteristics.  IBA can supplement money and improve your building’s energy
the computer simulation with both quantitative efficiency as well as indoor air quality and
and qualitative modeling output for daylighting, occupant comfort. IBA’s whole building energy
low velocity airflow, and detailed thermal analysis approach utilizing multiple programs will
ENERGY & BUILDING conductivity analysis. help to determine which combination of systems
SCIENCES SERVICES and upgrades are the most applicable, efficient
GENERAL CONSULTING
Daylighting Analysis and cost.
Complex daylighting analysis and glare simulation
BUILDING MODELING
can be modeled to identify the appropriate
ASSESSMENT & FORENSICS lighting levels while addressing the potential for Client Benefits
AUDITING glare. This qualitative analysis can be used to With the current industry wide focus on energy
MEASUREMENT & VERIFICATION adjust building lighting power densities, glazing efficiency, sustainability and technological
BENCHMARKING ANALYSIS specification, and material selection. advancement, building modeling has become an
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integral tool in the design and assessment
Thermal Analysis process. Energy models can provide quick

Drawing from our expertise in the building
schematic level output to assist you in making
envelope, IBA will evaluate building material
BUILDING ENVELOPE informed decisions early on in the design
components and assemblies to determine overall
SERVICES effective thermal resistance given non‐uniform
process. The models are also used throughout
CURTAIN WALL CONSULTING design and construction to evaluate alternative
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wall, window and roof assembly construction.
component and system selection and confirm
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code compliance. Building energy modeling has
HISTORIC PRESERVATION bridging and recommend cost effective
LANDMARK PRESERVATION developed into an essential tool for comparing
alternatives to improve the overall performance.
LEAK INVESTIGATION potential energy efficiency measures. With
ROOFING & WATERPROOFING Computational Fluid Dynamics   expertise in envelope and MEP systems, IBA is
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CFD analysis can be utilized at multiple levels and able to analyze all alternatives technically, and

scales. We can examine site specific conditions to objectively without bias toward specific design or
verify natural ventilation effectiveness, quantify construction strategies.
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high volume spaces, or we can look at

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Examining and Ensuring Energy Savings Are Achieved     2010
The Changing Environment IBA’s Expertise
Energy usage and carbon footprint impact are IBA will provide services to outline and specify
quickly becoming standard reporting measures measurement and verification equipment for use
for market transactions and valuation. A properly in independent third party monitoring of energy
implemented measurement and verification plan efficient measures. We will work with clients to
will help to accurately quantify projected and develop a measurement and verification plan
actual energy use, to respond to the demands of based on the International Performance
the changing marketplace. Without this Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP)
information, a building owner, manager or for use in providing transparency for savings
operator may be at a significant disadvantage associated with specific energy efficiency
when valuing component and whole building measures. This service is instrumental in
performance. appropriating cost of energy usage to tenants or
creating a basis for contractual negotiations
ENERGY & BUILDING Efficiency & Accountability relating to energy and utility costs. Transparency
SCIENCES SERVICES For existing buildings and energy retrofits, in energy usage and cost will result in increased
GENERAL CONSULTING measurement and verification is often the first certainty, reliability and level of savings of
BUILDING MODELING
step in creating a basis for developing a specific energy efficiency measures to allocate
ASSESSMENT & FORENSICS comprehensive master plan for a building or risk appropriately, find avenues for additional
AUDITING portfolio of buildings. Understanding where and savings, and improve overall operations and
MEASUREMENT & with what intensity energy is consumed is vital in maintenance procedures.
VERIFICATION maximizing the cost/benefit of an investment.
BENCHMARKING ANALYSIS For new construction, and/or performance Client Benefits
NON‐DESTRUCTIVE TESTING contracting, a well thought out and properly Verification of predicted energy performance
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implemented measurement and verification plan utilizing third party implementation and

from an independent party will help to manage evaluation is critical to validation of sustainability
BUILDING ENVELOPE risk and promote accountability associated with and energy efficiency achievements. As a result
contractual stipulations and energy efficiency of these services, clients will receive reliable data
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CURTAIN WALL CONSULTING goals. Furthermore, once in place the equipment which can be used to recognize operational
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efficiency impacts.   identification of future energy efficiency projects.
LEAK INVESTIGATION The client can use the data to verify contractual

ROOFING & WATERPROOFING requirements have been met by design teams for
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projected energy efficiency goals.

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NON‐DESTRUCTIVE TESTING          2010

Evaluating the Built Environment
What is Non‐Destructive Testing? Energy Audits & IR Thermal Imaging
Non‐destructive testing techniques are used to Infrared Thermal Imaging has become a valuable
determine the integrity of a material, tool in performing energy audits, leak
component, space, or system without causing investigations, qualitative thermal performance
damage to its future usefulness or surrounding and preventative maintenance.  IBA has certified,
construction to remain.  It is a valuable experienced thermographers on staff to interpret
technique that saves both time and money in the results of these photos and produce accurate
Weather Station assessment and troubleshooting without and concise reports.
invasive use of probing and interruption.
Indoor Environmental Testing
Technologies utilized by IBA include but are not IBA will assess the existing documentation and
limited to:   conditions to develop a project specific testing
 Indoor/Outdoor Environmental Data methodology for diagnosing environmental
ENERGY & BUILDING Logging and Monitoring deficiencies within a building.  We can perform
SCIENCES SERVICES  Infrared (IR)Thermal Imaging
testing associated with thermal comfort including
GENERAL CONSULTING  Electronic Membrane Roof Leak
lighting levels, glare condensation, air flow,
BUILDING MODELING Detection (EMRLD®)
pressure and acoustics.  The analytical
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES  Spectrophotometer
methodology employed will systematically identify
ASSESSMENT & FORENSICS  Ultrasonic Testing
or rule out potential contributing factors and rely
AUDITING  Dew Point and Frost Analysis
MEASUREMENT & VERIFICATION  Shore Durometer (Material Hardness) on real time data to diagnose issues effectively.
 Field Water Testing
NON‐DESTRUCTIVE

TESTING
CERTIFICATION Non‐Destructive Testing at IBA
IBA Energy & Building Sciences, a division of
Israel Berger & Associates, LLC, is an
BUILDING ENVELOPE independent third party consulting group,
SERVICES specializing in comprehensive whole building
CURTAIN WALL CONSULTING analysis.  With a team of registered Architects
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and Professional Engineers, we have
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION strategically invested in these cutting edge,
Infrared Thermal Image                    EMRLD® Roof Leak Detection
LANDMARK PRESERVATION non‐destructive technologies to provide
LEAK INVESTIGATION efficient, less invasive, solutions for our clients. Client Benefits:
We provide testing services for existing building  Testing is non‐destructive and independent of
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mechanical, electrical and envelope systems to design and construction influences

 Technology applies to assessment, prevention,
aid clients in identifying root causes for
investigation, energy efficiency, durability and
CONTACT equipment or system deficiencies and failures.   safety
TOM JAKAB As a third party, our non‐destructive testing  Provides valuable cost benefits including

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT avoidance of downtime, tenant/resident
and investigation services offer a non‐bias
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interruption and demolition/scaffolding costs.
analysis of systems and components to identify

source and severity of issues and provide
recommendations for remediation.
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CERTIFICATION                2010

Achieving Recognition and Long Term Benefits
A Mark of Excellence Expertise You Can Trust
IBA welcomes the opportunity to partner with IBA Energy & Building Sciences, a division of
clients who have embraced the concept of Israel Berger & Associates, LLC, is an independent
sustainable building certification. IBA’s specialists third party consulting group providing building
are well versed in advanced High Performance certification consulting services to the design
Building consulting and certification procedures. team, developers or building owners to ensure
At IBA, our staff promotes an integrated that their building meets stringent standards of
approach utilizing building energy modeling high performance and energy efficient buildings.
simulation tools to help a client’s building IBA offers these services throughout each stage
achieve the highest certification levels.   of the planning, design and construction process
for new construction, existing building retrofits
USGBC ‐ LEED®   or renovations.  IBA will act as the point of
contact for coordinating the documentation and
For LEED® NC, CI & EB, IBA will register,
ENERGY & BUILDING filing to achieve certification.  Along with this
document and submit a project to the USGBC.
SCIENCES SERVICES While working with the design team and/or
process, we will develop energy efficient
GENERAL CONSULTING operation and management strategies to sustain
building management, IBA aims to integrate
BUILDING MODELING targeted benefits and realize financial and energy
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES sustainable practices through all phases of the
savings regardless of certification status.
ASSESSMENT & FORENSICS design which will maximize credit compliance.

AUDITING
EPA ‐ ENERGY STAR®   Client Benefits
 Increased market value
NON‐DESTRUCTIVE TESTING IBA will survey, identify and submit information
CERTIFICATION  Appeals to social demands
to ENERGY STAR for existing buildings. In the
event the building does not qualify, IBA’s  Distinguishes your sustainable property
within the industry
auditing services can identify energy efficiency
BUILDING ENVELOPE measures and work toward achieving the  Give tenants or buyers insight into value
SERVICES ENERGY STAR designation. We also assist and long term energy savings
projects in the design and planning phases to
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LEAK INVESTIGATION ASHRAE ‐ Building EQ

ROOFING & WATERPROOFING American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and
WINDOW REPLACEMENT Air‐Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE’s) Building

Energy Quotient (Building EQ) consists of two

tiered rating systems including designed (Asset)
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and actual (Operational) energy usage. Although
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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.”

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