Jim Larson Email & Phone Number

Baxter, Mn, Us

CR-Building Performance Specialists (CR-BPS) helps facility owners develop and implement strategies that get the longest life out of their buildings, operate them as efficiently as possible and deliver advanced energy savings in (1) individual facilities and (2) their entire facility portfolio. We take an integrated approach looking for synergistic sets of improvement tactics that work together to over-deliver on energy savings as well as non-energy benefits, and achieve certifications such as LEED Platinum, Net Zero Energy, Passive House and the Living Building Challenge. Our team of architects, engineers and energy/facility management professionals believe in data-driven decision-making; we start with a thorough, state-of-the-art evaluation of our client’s current building stock along several dimensions: cost savings, physical condition, function, energy use, behavior patterns, economic opportunity, safety, health, and sustainability. Specialties:Building Science, Construction Administration, Project Management, Facility Condition Assessments, Building Diagnostics, knowledge on ASHRAE Level I, II and III Energy Audits, report writing, research of advancements in sustainable building science practices.

Brainerd Lakes Area

Consulting, Certifications include HERS Rater RTIN 5586855 (http://www.resnet.us/hers-index) and LEED AP BD + C. As a Building Performance Consultant Jim provide services for:*commissioning of the building thermal boundary* forced air heating cooling and ventilation systems (HVAC)* forensic blower door/infrared thermography testing for both buildings under construction, newly completed buildings and existing buildings. As an Owner’s Representative for owners and builders of residential and commercial buildings Jim acts as an advocate for an owner who does not have anyone on staff experienced in the construction sector, and is going to undertake a new or expansion project.Jim is also available as a speaker and class instructor for industry trainings and educational sessions on the principles of Building Science.

BUILDING SCIENCE INFORMATION/RESOURCE MANAGERAs Building Science Information/Resource Manager assisted project teams of architects and project managers in facilitating design development specification development and construction detail development all the way through construction and completion of sustainable, durable and healthy buildings for residential and commercial projects. QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER As Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manager traveled to all job locations and performed field inspections and testing. Trained field staff on proper installation methods. SERVICE AND WARRANTY DIVISION MANAGERAs Manager of a Service and Warranty Division; *performed forensic analysis of construction defects and developed remediation methods*managed warranty repair work*performed emergency response and developed stabilization requirements as needed for storm damage and fire damage projects.

Bachelor Of Science Construction Administration, Constructin Administration

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Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Construction Administration