Compliance Service Bundles

Vancouver Rezoning Bundle

Deliver every City of Vancouver Green and Resilient Building Measure you need; plus optional design optimizations to unlock more value from your project.

Tier 1: Essentials Package

Deliver every mandatory Green and Resilient Building Measures reports and documentations required for your application.

Tier 2: Essentials + Optimization Package

Essentials plus early-stage analysis to strengthen your application, optimize your design, and identify opportunities to optimize your sellable floor area.

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From $3,500

Service

Tier 1
Essentials

Tier 2
Essentials + Optimization

Tier 1

Essential Services

Embodied Carbon Analysis Fulfill mandatory LCA reporting as per the Green Buildings Policy for Rezonings to show the project is on track to meet future VBBL limits.

Tier 1 Essentials

Tier 2 Essentials + Optimization

Resilience Planning Complete the required Resilient Buildings Planning Worksheet to assess climate hazards and identify mitigation strategies.

Tier 1 Essentials

Tier 2 Essentials + Optimization

Enhanced Cx + Sub-Metering Prepare the required owner's Letter of Commitment to an Enhanced Commissioning process and Energy System Sub-Metering.

Tier 1 Essentials

Tier 2 Essentials + Optimization

Rezoning Booklet Inputs Review sustainability narratives and data for the Rezoning Booklet to comply with the Green Buildings Policy.

Tier 1 Essentials

Tier 2 Essentials + Optimization

Tier 2

Supplemental Services

Includes all Tier 1 services plus:

Floor Area Exclusion Analysis Provides the required professional documentation to leverage FSR exclusions for high-performance insulation (By-law 10.15.2) and rain screen systems (By-law 10.15.3)

Tier 1 Essentials

Tier 2 Essentials + Optimization

Preliminary Energy Modeling Strengthens your rezoning submission with sustainability insight form 3D energy models; supports early decisions; and verifies that envelope and mechanical solutions align with your energy and sustainability goals.

Tier 1 Essentials

Tier 2 Essentials + Optimization

Mass Timber Policy Eligibility (If applicable) Assess and document eligibility to add +2 or +3 storeys of height and commensurate density for projects utilizing mass timber construction.

Tier 1 Essentials

Tier 2 Essentials + Optimization

Optional

Add-On

Available with both tiers

Green Certification Feasibility Preliminary analysis for pursuing certifications like LEED or Passive House.

Tier 1 Essentials

Optional

Tier 2 Essentials + Optimization

Optional

FortisBC CNC Program - Consulting Bundle

Unlock FortisBC CNC incentives (up to $800k). Single-tier delivery of eligibility, whole-building modelling, DSM compliance and submissions through to final payout.

Up to $800k + $15k (Energy Modeling) + $5k (Airtightness)

Who it's for

Part 3 (and eligible Part 9) new builds in FortisBC service territory seeking CNC performance incentives.

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From $12,500

Service

Included

Notes

Scope of Services

1) Onboarding & Eligibility Confirm Step Code or =30% NECB improvement path; verify FortisBC territory, fuel mix, and DSM/SCOP compliance.

Eligibility

2) Kickoff & Incentive Forecast Facilitate FortisBC kickoff; identify ECM opportunities; forecast incentive ranges; support signing Incentive Estimate Letter.

Forecast

3) Energy Modelling & Docs Develop CNC-compliant Proposed/Reference model; complete CNC Workbook; prepare energy modelling report; BETBG thermal bridging; compile design docs.

Core

4) Submission & Review Submit full package; respond to Technical Review Q&A; support Energy Model Rebate (50% up to $15k).

Rebate

5) Construction Mobilization Assist attestation letter, site review report, and photos to release 10% capital (up to $25k).

1st capital

6) Mid-Construction Airtightness Coordinate optional mid-construction test; eligible rebate 75% of cost (up to $5k); integrate learnings for QA.

7) Completion & Post-Construction Track ECM shop drawings; prepare Phase 5 Envelope Confirmation; support FortisBC site visit; update model if needed; enable remaining 90% capital release.

Final capital

8) Benchmarking & Reporting Set up ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager (3 years); provide ECMs, incentives, and benchmarking summary.

Benchmark

Deliverables

Eligibility Memo + Incentive Forecast Eligibility summary, ECM plan, and expected incentive ranges to guide go/no-go.

Package

CNC Energy Model Report Proposed vs Reference model report per AIBC/EGBC; aligns with CNC guidelines and CoV EM v2.

Report

CNC Workbook (All Tabs) Overview, ECMs, Results, Hourly Data, and Reference Inputs complete and consistent.

Workbook

Thermal Bridging Package BETBG or custom calculator; references envelope item IDs and architectural details.

BETBG

Letters & Verifications Attestation, Phase 5 Envelope Confirmation, ECM shop-drawing verification, airtightness summary (if chosen).

Letters

Final Incentive Package & Benchmarking Close-out submission for remaining capital; ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager setup (3 yrs).

Close-out

Passive House Bundle - PHI

End-to-end PHI certification consulting for Part 9 and Part 3 projects: feasibility, PHPP modeling, airtightness strategy, site QA, and final submission to the certifier.

Included: Full Certification Support

Covers Pre-Design, Design, Construction, and Final Certification: PHPP modeling, thermal bridges, air-barrier coordination, blower door planning/testing support, documentation, and certifier liaison.

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From $4,500

Service

Included

Notes

Scope by Phase

Pre-Design Feasibility & Concept PHPP Early PHI feasibility review; concept PHPP to gauge heating/cooling demand and guide form/orientation, glazing ratios, and assembly targets.

Part 9 / Part 3

Iterative PHPP & Design Verification Maintain PHPP as single source of truth; iterative updates at each milestone; complete PHPP design verification set for certifier review.

Unlimited iters

Thermal Bridge Modeling & Mitigation Detail reviews and ?-value calculations for key junctions; propose thermal breaks or redesigns; integrate results into PHPP.

As needed

Air-Barrier & Waterproofing Coordination Mark airtight layer on drawings; detail transitions and penetrations; coordinate with trades to ensure continuity to meet = 0.6 ACH50.

Workshops

Components & Systems Advisory Select PH-suitable windows/doors, HRV, and HVAC; verify data sheets (U-/g-values, efficiencies) and reflect selections in PHPP.

PHI/CE data

Site Training, Inspections & QA Kick-off training; periodic site checks at key milestones; issue logs with remediation; coordinate interim blower door for leak finding.

QA checklists

Final Testing & Documentation Coordinate final blower door; compile PHPP as-built, drawings, photos, product data, ventilation balancing, and contractor declaration.

PHI package

Certifier Liaison & Submission Submit to accredited Passive House certifier/PHI; respond to RFIs and finalize certification; coordinate plaque and close-out.

End-to-end

BC Energy Compliance - Part 9

Small residential (houses, townhomes, low-rise =3 storeys, =600 m²). VBBL 2025/ BCBC 2024 Step Code + Zero Carbon Step Code support from Development Permit to Occupancy across BC.

Tier 1: Compliance Package

End-to-end code compliance: DP energy letter/attestation, permit energy model and forms, mid-construction blower door, final test and as-built paperwork.

Tier 2: Performance Package

Includes Tier 1 plus design optimization with unlimited modeling iterations, unlimited coordination meetings, one post-upgrade airtightness re-test if needed, and rebate advisory.

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From $3,750

Service

Tier 1
Compliance

Tier 2
Performance

Tier 1

Essential Services

DP Energy Letter / Attestation Prepare required DP-stage Step Code commitment letter or attestation, confirming target Step and modeller engagement as required by the AHJ.

Tier 1

Tier 2

Compliance Path & Coordination Meetings Confirm compliance path per BCBC 2024, 9.36 (or VBBL 2025 Part 10 for Vancouver); attend up to 1 DP coordination meeting and up to 2 BP coordination meetings to assist with typical envelope/mechanical/electrical selections meeting AHJ targets.

Tier 1

Tier 2

Sealed Energy Modelling Report (BP) - Two Iterations Full HOT2000 (or equivalent) model at Building Permit based on BP architectural/mechanical drawings, with two iterations; coordinate energy specs on drawings per VBBL 2025 or BCBC 2024 requirements.

Tier 1

Tier 2

AHJ Energy Checklists & EnerGuide Docs Complete applicable municipal energy checklists at BP (staged permits submit at full BP). Prepare NRCan EnerGuide documentation if required.

Tier 1

Tier 2

Energy-Related Shop Drawing Review Review shop drawings impacting the energy model (HVAC equipment, envelope assemblies, fenestration) for alignment with modeled assumptions; flag discrepancies, and advise substitutions to maintain compliance.

Tier 1

Tier 2

Airtightness Test Plan & Pre-Test Consult Review drawings; provide testing plan and checklist; one on-site consultation prior to first blower door to confirm preparation with the builder.

Tier 1

Tier 2

Mid-Construction Airtightness Test (If Needed) Conduct per BCBC 9.36.6.5 and CAN/CGSB 149.10 (or EnerGuide) as required; data collection per building or unit; identify leakage locations and advise sealing improvements; report interim results.

Tier 1

Tier 2

Final-Construction Airtightness Test & Report Conduct final blower door per code; prepare Final Test Report for AHJ submission.

Tier 1

Tier 2

As-Built Energy Model & Report Update the energy model based on as-built drawings and airtightness results; submit As-Built report and compliance checklist for occupancy.

Tier 1

Tier 2

Supplemental Services

Includes all Tier 1 services plus:

Design Optimization (Unlimited Iterations) Unlimited energy modeling iterations to adapt to client needs; explore envelope/HVAC options and cost/performance trade-offs to target higher Steps or lower TEDI.

Tier 1

Tier 2

Client Coordination Meetings (Without Limits) Attend all requiredclient/design team coordination meetings during the DO and BP to resolve design trade-offs and decisions; document action items to keep energy targets on track.

Tier 1

Tier 2

Airtightness Re-Test After Upgrades (If Needed) If a mid/final blower door result does not meet the required target, coordinate remediation measures and perform one additional blower door re-test to verify improvements and document compliance.

Tier 1

Tier 2

Rebates & Incentives Advisory Identify and align with CleanBC/utility incentives for higher Step or low-carbon systems.

Tier 1

Tier 2

Optional

Add-On

Available with both tiers

Whole-Building LCA (Embodied Carbon) Quantify embodied carbon and recommend reductions. Not required by Metro Vancouver municipalities (outside CoV) as of 2025.

Tier 1

Optional

Tier 2

Optional

BC Energy Compliance - Part 3

End-to-end support for large residential, mixed-use, and commercial projects navigating BC Energy Step Code (VBBL Part 10 in Vancouver) and Zero Carbon Step Code.

Tier 1: Comprehensive Code Compliance

Full compliance from DP through Occupancy: energy & GHG modeling, airtightness testing, submittal reviews, all permit documentation, and city-specific forms.

Tier 2: Enhanced Design & Performance Optimization

Tier 1 plus early-stage parametric modeling, thermal bridge analysis, Portfolio Manager setup, and airtightness re-testing if needed.

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From $8,500

Service

Tier 1
Compliance

Tier 2
Optimization

Tier 1

Essential Services

Energy & Operational GHG Modeling Whole-building energy modeling per NECB 2017, ASHRAE 90.1, BC Energy Step Code (or VBBL Part 10 in Vancouver). Includes operational GHG emissions modeling for Zero Carbon Step Code and Low-Carbon Energy System (LCES) compliance. Aligns with municipal Energy Modelling Guidelines across BC jurisdictions.

Tier 1

Tier 2

Airtightness Strategy & Testing Develop early design airtightness strategy; plan test phases and logistics; guide team on best practices (mock-ups, sealing methods); perform blower door tests; interpret results to meet targeted air leakage rates and improve TEDI performance.

Tier 1

Tier 2

Permit Documentation (DP/BP/Occupancy) Prepare Green Building Reports for DP; produce signed/sealed Energy Modelling Reports and design verification checklists for BP; complete Energy Intensity Reports where required; update as-built reports with final test results; submit final checklists and Completion Reports; coordinate Letters of Assurance.

Tier 1

Tier 2

City-Specific Compliance Forms Navigate local energy bylaws and complete all jurisdiction-specific forms: energy checklists, Step Code & Zero Carbon design verification, energy attestation letters, Energy Intensity Reports, and other municipal requirements across Metro Vancouver and BC.

Tier 1

Tier 2

Construction Submittal Reviews & RFI Support Review shop drawings and equipment submittals for energy-related components (HVAC, envelope, windows, lighting) to verify alignment with energy model; assess substitutions and advise on equivalency; respond to RFIs.

Tier 1

Tier 2

Supplemental Services

Includes all Tier 1 services plus:

Early-Stage Energy Consulting & Parametric Modeling Engage at concept/schematic design; evaluate multiple design options (form, orientation, WWR, insulation, systems) using parametric energy modeling; reveal impact on energy/carbon/code metrics; make data-driven decisions; de-risk project and identify cost-effective strategies before locking in design.

Tier 1

Tier 2

Thermal Bridge Analysis & Envelope Detailing In-depth thermal bridging calculations for junctions (balconies, parapets, slab edges, window jambs, penetrations); quantify effective R/U-values; identify improvements to reduce heat loss and meet TEDI limits; refine details with thermal breaks and insulation strategies; minimize thermal bridging for optimized performance and comfort.

Tier 1

Tier 2

ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Setup Set up building profile in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager; populate design data (projected energy, floor area, systems); configure automatic utility data uploads; provide city read-only access per municipal benchmarking requirements; satisfy occupancy reporting obligations.

Tier 1

Tier 2

Airtightness Re-Test After Upgrades (If Needed) If final blower door result does not meet the required target, coordinate remediation measures and perform one additional blower door re-test to verify improvements and document compliance.

Tier 1

Tier 2

Optional

Add-On

Available with both tiers

Whole-Building LCA (Embodied Carbon) Full embodied carbon assessment and reduction strategies. Not mandated by Metro Vancouver municipalities (outside CoV) at this time.

Tier 1

Optional

Tier 2

Optional

Vancouver Rezoning Bundle For City of Vancouver CD-1 rezoning projects: embodied carbon analysis, resilience planning, enhanced commissioning letters, floor area exclusions, and rezoning booklet inputs.

Tier 1

Optional

Tier 2

Optional

FortisBC CNC Program - Consulting Bundle Unlock FortisBC CNC performance incentives (up to $800k) for Part 3 projects in FortisBC territory. Includes eligibility assessment, energy modeling, DSM compliance, and full submission support through to final payout.

Tier 1

Optional

Tier 2

Optional

Why Choose Our Bundle Services?

Faster Approvals

Coordinated deliverables that drop straight into city intake, eliminating back-and-forth delays and resubmissions.

40% Faster Processing

Zero Compliance Risk

All requirements covered in one package from energy modeling to airtightness testing to final documentation.

100% Compliance Rate

Better Value

Bundled pricing delivers more services at a lower total cost compared to individual engagements.

25% Cost Savings

Single Point of Contact

One team coordinating all your compliance needs means clear communication and seamless project management.

1 Unified Team

Performance Insights

Go beyond minimum compliance with optimization services that improve building performance and long-term value.

30% Better Performance

End-to-End Support

From Development Permit through Occupancy—we're with you every step, handling every requirement.

3 Milestone Stages

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