Tailored services to
make sustainability accessible

Sustainability
Consulting

There are many ways to measure sustainability, but it always comes back to your goals and your key performance targets. Instead of getting lost in the buzzwords, rating systems, and ever-changing measurement tools, our team will use simple tools that cut through the noise and guide you to solutions that best suit your project. Through our partnership, we’ll define, measure, and track performance targets to ensure your vision is met.

Do you need help capturing and synthesizing what your project’s goals should be? We have a wealth of knowledge, tools, and strategies at our disposal to help your project team come to a consensus and confidently push forward with the most cost effective and sustainable solutions.

Sustainability Consulting Services

Feasibility Studies

Integrative Design Facilitation

Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) Workshop

Early-Phase Energy Modeling

Carbon Accounting

Utility Incentives

Sustainability Certification

Most projects start with good intentions of achieving a sustainable outcome. However, without an accountability structure, many projects struggle to follow through with the implementation of requirements. Third-party sustainability certifications ensure that project teams stay on track with their intended targets. Our team of credentialed experts will guide you step-by-step through the appropriate certification for the project to ensure you capture the intended sustainability objectives set forth in the planning stages. 

Sustainability Certification Services

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)

Living Building Challenge (LBC)

Enterprise Green Communities (EGC)

WELL Certification

WELL Health Safety Rating (HSR)

Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES)

TRUE Zero Waste

Building Performance Consulting

At the heart of any building’s operational performance are the systems that keep the lights on and temperatures comfortable. Whether you are seeking support with your existing building or a new construction project, we will partner with your project and facility manager through our building performance services. Our team of experts can comprehensively analyze your facility or design,  offer recommendations for improvements, and verify successful implementation to ensure effective operations of your critical systems.

Building Performance Services

Commissioning (Systems, Monitoring Based, Envelope)

Retro-Commissioning for Existing Buildings

ASHRAE Energy Audits (Level I, II, III)

Energy Modeling

Daylight Modeling

Code Compliance Modeling

Solar Analysis

HERS Rater Modeling 

ENERGY STAR Benchmarking

Building Performance Verification

Building owners and occupants are more aware than ever of the health and wellness factors impacting our day to day. Our Building Performance Verification services help you to create the most healthy, inviting, and vibrant spaces for building users to inhabit.

Building Performance Verification Services

WELL Performance Verification

Blower Door Testing

HERS Rater Performance Verification

Infrared Thermography

Acoustics Testing

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Testing

Water Quality Testing

Light Quality Testing

Blower Door Testing

How We Can Help You

Get projected performance data, financial incentive strategies, and sustainability synergies so you can make informed decisions that come with long-term value.

Make your building work smarter, not harder. Our team of building performance experts will partner with you to save time and money over the life of your assets.

Have a partner throughout the design phase to ensure the project successfully achieves the stakeholder requirements and building performance goals. We’ll manage the certification documentation so you can focus on your work.

Get support throughout the construction phase with gathering documentation, completing calculations, and providing technical on-site testing services. We’ll handle these details so that your project hits the client’s goals.

Your personal team
of trusted leaders

Every client’s unique needs are matched with a curated team of our industry experts. A true building performance partner is with you from project planning through operations. We’ll ensure your key project objectives are incorporated and documented, freeing up valuable time so you can focus on project delivery.

“Coming from a background in the design industry, I once believed that third-party certifications were best handled internally. Partnering with Catalyst Partners completely changed that perspective. Their team simplifies complex technical requirements and brings all stakeholders together through a truly integrative approach.” – Andy McDowell, Detroit Zoo

Not sure where to start? Our team of experts is ready to help.