Deep energy retrofits aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption in existing buildings through extensive overhauls of building systems and materials. They are crucial for achieving net zero and decarbonization goals, driving innovation in design approaches, technology, and strategies. Bird leverages its multidisciplinary experience across Canada to deliver deep energy retrofit solutions, including energy analytics, mechanical and electrical assessments, sustainable energy solutions, incentive management, and energy modeling.
Selecting the right construction partner will be your most important decision to lay the foundation for your project’s success. Drawing from experts across the country and collaborating with local offices, Bird’s diverse self-perform capabilities fully deliver the following experience:
* Full building retrofit
– light retrofits (10% – 30%)
– medium retrofits (31% – 50%)
– deep retrofits (51% – 80%+)
* Energy Monitoring and analytics, to optimize system performance
* Inhouse mechanical and electrical system subject matter experts and self-perform capabilities
* Sustainability, renewable energy and low carbon solutions
* Managing incentives from utilities and government agencies including Canadian Infrastructure Bank and other programs
* Energy modelling
* We endorse collaborative contracting models that promote innovation and early contractor involvement to drive value. Recommended models include design-build, progressive design build, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) or Early contractor involvement (ECI).
