Designing for Decades: BIM‑Driven Collaboration That Improves Access in Complex Healthcare Facilities
By: John Reis, Principal Complex healthcare facilities demand more than successful construction, they require systems that can be safely accessed, inspected, and maintained for decades. On a recently completed 1.8‑million‑square‑foot university medical center, EEI Building Performance supported early, multidisciplinary BIM collaboration to help ensure long‑term access and maintainability across critical life‑safety and environmental systems. The Challenge During […]
EEI Building Performance Welcomes Loren Morris as Principal, Market Development
PHOENIX – May 20, 2026 – EEI Building Performance, a national leader in facility systems consulting, announced today that Loren W. Morris, PE, CxA, EMP, has joined the firm as a Principal, Market Development. Based in EEI’s Phoenix office. Morris will focus on expanding EEI’s presence with owners, developers, and design and construction partners while […]
Q&A with Ron Houston III, Mechanical Support
In this Q&A, Ron Houston III, a Mechanical Support for EEI, shares the path that took him from studying Computer Science, Statistics, and Bioengineering at the University of New Hampshire to hands-on engineering work in the U.S. Navy and, ultimately, to EEI. He discusses why EEI stood out to him, what he’s learning as he […]
Water reimagined: How LEED v5 elevates water performance, carbon accountability and commissioning
WaterWorld Magazine
Colorado CRE Hits Sustainability Turning Point
Mile High CRE
CxEnergy 2026 Featured Session: LEED V5 Commissioning
We’re excited to share that Jeff Nichols will be speaking on Thursday, April 23 at 3:25-4:25pm on LEED BD+C v5 Commissioning: Decarbonization, Data, and Verified Performance. What’s changing with v5? The real change: Commissioning now underpins energy, carbon, data, IAQ, and envelope performance across the scorecard. Jeff will be sharing updates as LEED v5 becomes […]
We’re Exhibiting at CxEnergy 2026
There are plenty of opportunities to connect with the BalanceCx team at CxEnergy 2026. See below for our schedule. Visit the Team at Booth #218 | April 21-24 Meet our commissioning specialists and get a live look at BalanceCx analytics software built to support performance-focused, data-driven projects. Our team will be available throughout the conference to […]
Q&A with Hananiah Tangpuz
We’re excited to welcome Hananiah Tangpuz to EEI as a Mechanical Commissioning Engineer, where she will support mission‑critical mechanical commissioning efforts. As a recent graduate with a strong foundation in mechanical engineering, Hananiah brings both technical curiosity and a thoughtful perspective on building performance and energy efficiency. Her path to EEI is shaped by meaningful personal experiences […]
Aligning Commissioning with LEED V5: Carbon Metrics, MBCX, And Performance Accountability
TAB Journal
R‑32 and VRF Systems: What Building Owners Need to Know
Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems are a popular HVAC system, providing efficient heating and cooling with great reliability. However, these systems are going through a major technology transition due to the phase-out of the refrigerant they use, R-410A. As of January 2026, it is illegal to manufacture or import new R-410A VRF equipment in the […]