Building Envelope Investment Grade Audit (BE-IGA)
A Building Envelope Investment Grade Audit is a precision technical and financial review of your building’s envelope systems that turns uncertain energy loss into bankable, fundable decisions. We identify where heat, cold, conditioned air leakage and moisture are costing you money, quantify the savings you can expect from targeted upgrades, and deliver the technical and financial documentation that lenders, owners, and ESCOs require to move forward with confidence.
Why it matters
Proven opportunity
Commercial and federal buildings routinely waste significant energy, up to 40% according the Department of Energy. That wasted energy becomes capital improvement potential and predictable operating cost reductions.
Finance-ready results
A BEAR IGA produces the detailed measurements and verified savings projections needed to secure grants, loans, or performance contracts.
Strategic capital planning
We prioritize Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) by performance and payback (ROI) so you invest where returns are fastest and risks are lowest.
What BEAR’s Building Envelope IGA Delivers
Bankable technical evidence
Thermography, measured air leakage, moisture testing, and calibrated calculations that stand up to lenders
and ESCOs.
Actionable financials
Line-item ECM costs, ROI, payback, net present value (NPV) and prioritization so you can budget and justify projects leading to lower total cost of operation (TCO)
Good-Better-Best options
Tiered solutions that let you choose the scope and cost profile that fit your goals.
Comprehensive reporting
workable data, imagery including thermography, and exact leakage metrics your project team can use immediately.
Full project team immersion
our team is your team, we are
accessible, participatory, intuitive, and
work toward mutual goals and outcomes
with our customers and partners.
Turnkey path to implementation
If you choose BEAR, we can both audit
and self-perform weatherization and
other building envelope improvements
for faster, more reliable payback.
Our Process
Planning
Project kickoff with stakeholders; review scope and
deliverables.
Collect available plans, utility cost history, climate data and operational profiles.
Coordinate access and schedule initial site reconnaissance.
Field Audit
Full exterior and interior envelope inspection covering fenestrations, roof-wall intersections, penetrations, insulation, and air/vapor barriers.
High-resolution thermography, moisture diagnostics, and air leakage measurement.
Interview occupant and facility maintenance personnel to assess everyday conditions, usage, and issues.
Assessment led by senior assessors with decades of envelope experience and over 90 million sqft audited.
Analysis and Reporting
Quantified energy and cost loss calculations using site data, images and climate factors.
Detailed ECM packages with estimated costs, energy savings, and payback timelines.
Deliverables formatted for funding, procurement, and ESCO contract support.
Review and Support
In-depth review meeting with your team to explain findings, refine decisions, and set implementation priorities.
Measurement & Verification (M&V) plan recommendations to verify realized savings post-installation.
Building Envelope Assessment / IGA
Owner Benefits
A building envelope energy efficiency audit or Investment Grade Audit (IGA) offers building
owners and industry partners a strategic, data-driven pathway to reduce energy costs, improve
performance, and unlock funding opportunities.
| Energy Cost Reduction |
Identifies uncontrolled air leakage, insulation gaps, and thermal bridging that drive HVAC waste - leading to measurable savings. |
| Improved HVAC Performance |
Improved HVAC Performance Enables right-sizing of equipment, reduces load cycling, and improves system longevity. |
| Occupant Comfort & IAQ |
Occupant Comfort & IAQ Reduces drafts, stabilizes indoor temperatures, and limits pollutant infiltration. |
| Moisture & Durability Control |
Detects envelope weaknesses that contribute to condensation, mold, and material degradation. |
| Code & Compliance Readiness |
Aligns with IECC, ASHRAE 90.1, UFC 3-101-01, and federal mandates for envelope performance. |
| Capital Planning & Prioritization |
Capital Planning & Prioritization Provides quantified ROI and lifecycle cost data to guide envelope upgrade investments. |
| ESPC/UESC Integration |
ESPC/UESC Integration Supports inclusion of envelope measures in energy savings performance contracts or utility energy service contracts. |
| Resilience & Risk Reduction |
Improves envelope integrity against severe weather, moisture intrusion, and operational disruptions. |
| Funding & Incentive Access |
Unlocks eligibility for federal, utility, or state rebates tied to envelope improvements. |
| Documentation for M&V |
Documentation for M&V Supplies baseline data and post-upgrade metrics (e.g., ACH50, cfm/ft²) for performance verification. |
Why Choose BEAR
01
Comprehensive building envelope experience in MUSH and Federal markets.
02
Client-focused deliverables designed to simplify funding approvals and construction planning.
03
From audit to install - single-vendor continuity reduces risk, accelerates schedules, and protects performance outcomes.
04
Proven results, integration with full project team, from kick-off to completion we own our outcome.
Schedule a Capability Briefing, or pre-selection meeting with us to see how we convert your invisible losses into prioritized capital projects and measurable savings. Let’s discuss your Building Envelope Investment Grade Audit and an implementation pathway that maximizes comfort, reduces utility spend, and strengthens your asset value.
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Society of Military Engineers (SAME): First Friday Webinar
BEAR COO Bob Duke
Understanding How Building Assessments and High-Performance Envelope Construction Can Achieve Optimal
Project Outcomes
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