We recently held our first 5K for our team, and it got us thinking. We watched many of our Experts who hadn’t run in years (or ever) lace up, train for weeks, and push through on the big day. The pride at the finish line wasn’t about speed. It was about commitment, preparation, and the quiet work that led up to that moment.
Just like training for a race, building performance takes endurance. You put in the miles by tracking data, fine-tuning systems, and staying disciplined even when the finish line feels far away. And building certifications are the medals you get at the finish line.
ENERGY STAR, LEED, Fitwel, WELL, and others aren’t just logos for a website footer; they’re proof that your property has trained hard to be efficient, healthy, and resilient. And like any good coach, we’re here to help you get there by guiding your data, pacing your progress, and celebrating when you cross that finish line.
ENERGY STAR
If certifications were a race, ENERGY STAR would be the starting line where sustainability journeys begin. Buildings that earn the ENERGY STAR label use an average of 35% less energy and emit 35% less carbon than comparable properties, making them leaner, faster, and more cost-efficient competitors.
Through tools like ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, Conservice helps clients benchmark their energy use, track performance, and identify opportunities for improvement. We keep your building’s stride steady year after year so you stay on pace toward long-term savings and sustainability leadership.
LEED: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Once you’ve built endurance with ENERGY STAR, LEED is the next level. Managed by the U.S. Green Building Council, LEED measures performance across energy, water, materials, and indoor environmental quality. It’s the global standard for sustainable building design and operation, signaling responsibility and boosting asset value in a competitive market.
Conservice provides the detailed utility data and sustainability metrics that power LEED applications, helping clients streamline submissions and stay compliant. We make sure your property has the stamina to sustain its performance mile after mile.
Fitwel
Any great runner can tell you that wellness is key to maintaining your marathon times. And for your building’s wellness routine, you’ll need Fitwel. This certification measures how a space promotes occupant health through air quality, natural light, access to fitness, and overall comfort.
Conservice delivers the energy, water, and air-quality data that show your building isn’t just efficient but it’s healthy. Like a personalized training plan, we help you fine-tune every factor that contributes to long-term wellness.
WELL Building Standard
The WELL Building Standard goes even deeper, focusing on how design and operations nurture human health, comfort, and satisfaction. It measures how design and daily operations work together to nurture health, comfort, and satisfaction. And it’s proven to work. In a peer-reviewed study, WELL-certified buildings showed “benefits related to satisfaction, health, productivity, and creativity.”
Its companion, the WELL Health-Safety Rating, builds on that foundation by focusing on everyday operations: cleaning protocols, air filtration, emergency preparedness, and occupant communication. Think of it as the interval training that keeps your building’s wellness routine sharp and ready for whatever comes next.
Conservice supports both by monitoring and verifying key WELL metrics like air, water, and energy use to help you maintain peak performance long after certification. Because when it comes to occupant health, it’s not just about crossing the finish line; it’s about staying fit for the long run.
IREM Certified Sustainable Property (CSP)
The IREM CSP program is sustainability training for everyday operations. It offers property managers a realistic, data-driven framework for improving energy, water, and waste performance. Recognized across the industry, it validates that your building’s operations meet high professional standards.
Conservice provides the verified utility data required for IREM’s performance metrics, helping you strengthen your property’s sustainability muscles in day-to-day management.
ModeScore & ActiveScore
These certifications celebrate motion – the way people move to and from your property. ModeScore evaluates access to public transportation and mobility options, while ActiveScore measures support for active travel, from bike storage and showers to pedestrian-friendly design. As cities evolve, these programs highlight your property’s commitment to sustainable, accessible movement.
Conservice helps gather and validate the operational data that supports your application, ensuring your property’s story of mobility and wellness is backed by real performance.
Let’s Get Your Medal
Every race needs a coach, and every certification journey needs a partner. From benchmarking energy use to submitting official documentation, Conservice is there for every mile marker. Whether your goal is efficiency, wellness, or leadership in sustainability and resilience, we’ll help your properties earn recognition, reduce impact, and keep improving long after the medals are awarded.
Ready to start training your buildings for peak performance? Let’s do it.
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