Promoting sustainable building operations is a priority for organizations today. VFA Green Building Assessments help organizations identify the best opportunities for enhancing the sustainability of existing buildings and sites.

We work with organizations to:

  • Establish a sustainability framework
  • Define and track key performance metrics
  • Identify green opportunities, including costs and benefits of potential investments
  • Determine where to focus “green” dollars for the greatest impact
  • Integrate sustainability programs into the capital planning process.

Our assessment teams focus on five key areas of sustainable buildings consistent with guidelines for LEED® for Existing Buildings Operations and Maintenance, and other 3rd party ratings systems: energy efficiency, water conservation, indoor air quality and environment, site sustainability and materials and construction. Our services are based on an organization’s unique sustainability needs, goals and priorities. For example:

  • We offer a Green Building Assessment in conjunction with a Facility Condition Assessment to organizations who need to understand and integrate information on the overall condition and sustainability of their facilities. This assessment provides a holistic analysis of condition of the facility portfolio and recommends sustainable alternatives based on organizational priorities.
  • We supplement existing facility condition information with a Green Assessment to add a sustainability dimension. This service makes sense for organizations who already have detailed data about facility conditions and requirements and now want to develop detailed capital plans and budgets that effectively incorporate sustainability improvements.
  • We help organizations develop a sustainability implementation plan to meet specific goals for greening their existing building portfolio. Examples of goals include energy cost savings, reduced emissions, and progress toward certification under a sustainability rating standard.

All of our Green Building Assessment Services identify and prioritize opportunities that support strategic business goals by offering practical guidance and metrics. Data collection and analysis is supported by our VFA.facility software. Our deliverables include:

  • A Recommended Actions Report, including costs and timeframes
  • A summary of expected benefits to occupants and environment
  • Estimated operational cost savings over a given time period
  • Comparative data on energy and water use, including reduction potential
  • Green Action paybacks compared to conventional options
  • Detailed data on related building requirements and costs.