Understanding the Performance Path for Energy Efficiency Compliance
National building codes offer two routes for energy efficiency compliance: the Prescriptive Path and the Performance Path. While many builders opt for the simpler prescriptive route, the Performance Path offers long-term advantages that are worth considering.
Why the Performance Path Outperforms Traditional Methods
The performance path offers a more cost-effective, flexible, and easier-to-implement alternative to the strict requirements of the SB12 prescriptive path. Our onsite training, inspections, and blower door testing support smart building practices that enhance affordability, reduce call-backs, and deliver an energy-efficient, value-added solution.
Cost Effective options to exceed code compliance: Requirements such as Drain Water Recovery and continuous insulation measures can be replaced with more cost effective and efficient approaches.
Cost Efficiency and Incentives: Lower your costs with government-backed energy incentives, and reduce material and construction expenses through efficient design.
Enhanced Comfort and Sustainability: Optimize energy performance for a more comfortable, energy-efficient, and sustainable building.
Streamlined Documentation and Faster Approvals: Enjoy simplified compliance processes and quicker project approvals.
Flexibility in Design and Materials: Achieve energy goals while allowing flexible design choices and tailored materials to meet your project’s needs.
Traditional Approach
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Outdated building technologies and specifications
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Higher upfront costs with minimal long-term energy savings
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Limited options for optimizing energy efficiency
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Minimal energy performance improvements
BUILD MAX's Approach
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Lower costs through government-backed energy incentives
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Improved energy performance, enhancing comfort and sustainability
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Streamlined documentation and quicker project approvals
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Flexible material choices to suit your project’s needs
Why Choose buildMax™ for the Performance Path?
Advanced Energy Modeling: Exceed energy codes like SB12, NBC 9.36, and IECC with customized, efficient solutions.
Innovative Flexibility: Design with freedom while ensuring top-tier energy performance.
Cost-Effective & Future-Ready: buildMax™ makes your projects efficient, cost-effective, and ready for future energy standards.
