Buildings Are Meant to Perform.


BETTER-PERFORMING BUILDINGS START WITH BETTER DECISIONS.

 

At CR-BPS, we help organizations design, assess and improve building performance through integrated expertise in architecture, building science, facility management, commissioning and mechanical systems.

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INTEGRATED EXPERTISE.
BETTER BUILDING PERFORMANCE.

The right expertise, working together.

From architecture and building science to facility management, commissioning and HVAC, our services work together to address the whole building.

SOLUTIONS FOR THE CHALLENGES YOUR BUILDING FACES

See how integrated expertise can make a difference.

Every building has different challenges. From aging facilities and rising operating costs to moisture problems, inefficient systems and new construction goals, CR-BPS brings the expertise needed to understand what is happening and determine what to do next.

WHAT’S YOUR BUILDING FACING?

Every building has different challenges. Whether you’re managing an aging facility, planning a renovation or trying to improve performance, CR-BPS brings the expertise to help you understand the problem and determine what comes next.

Building Performance

My building is aging

Understand what needs attention and what should come next.
Facility assessments, asset planning and capital planning help you prioritize investments.

My building isn’t performing as expected

Find out what’s happening and why.
Building science, diagnostics, testing and commissioning help identify the underlying problems.

Our energy costs are too high

Understand where energy is being lost and where improvements can make a difference.
We analyze building performance, systems and energy use to identify opportunities for improvement.

We’re experiencing comfort or indoor air quality problems

Create a healthier, more comfortable building.
We look at HVAC, ventilation, the building enclosure and other systems to understand what is affecting indoor conditions.

REAL PROJECTS.
REAL BUILDING CHALLENGES.

See how integrated expertise can make a difference.

Explore how we help organizations assess building performance, solve complex challenges and make informed decisions.

MCES Fridley Liquid Waste Receiving (LWR) Facility Improvements

Location: Fridley, Minnesota

The Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) acquired the Fridley Liquid Waste Receiving (LWR) facility in 2009 from a private owner who wanted to utilize the...
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University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Campus Karlgaard Towers

Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin

The University of Wisconsin -Eau Claire (UWEC) Karlgaard Towers (Towers Hall), located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, is a dormitory on the upper campus at UWEC....
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IDEAS FOR BETTER-PERFORMING BUILDINGS

Practical insights for better building decisions.

Insights on building science, facility management, energy performance and the challenges buildings face throughout their life cycle.

Passive House in Minnesota

CR-BPS specializes in high-performance homes, including Passive House, Net-Zero, LEED, and Living Building Challenge projects. Here is a construction progress photo for the PHIUS+ 2015 passive house certified project. Passive... Read More >

What is Building Science?

CR-BPS offers three core service areas, including Building Science. In simple terms, what is Building Science and what is a Building Scientist? Building Science Defined Building Science utilizes a unique mix of... Read More >

Ready to make better decisions about your building?

Whether you're planning a new project, managing an existing facility or solving a building performance challenge, we're here to help you understand what comes next.

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