High Performance People
Creating High Performance Buildings

We help create ultra-efficient, innovative home building projects that are the first of their kind, locally and globally.

BC Step Code Compliance Energy Audits

With the introduction of The BC Energy Step Code many builders will be faced with new techniques and technologies they may not be familiar with. Our construction teams have used many of these techniques and are eager to share that experience with others.

We are certified to provide Energy Step Code compliance certificates, perform mid-construction and final blower door tests, and provide EnerGuide ratings.

Passive Home and Energy Efficiency Consulting

Bernhardt Contracting Ltd. is trained in Passive House design and has extensive experience in Passive House construction and certification. Working with architects, builders, and designers, we can advise on energy improvements to your current project to achieve certification, or help design a Passive House from project inception.

Construction Management

Bernhardt Contracting Ltd. is a licensed and insured builder specializing in multi-family homes and commercial construction. We offer complete construction management services, taking projects from concept to completion. Our management team is comprised of a creative group possessing the leadership and organizational skills required in today’s diverse and competitive construction environment.

HRV Installations

Bernhardt Contracting Ltd. has the experience and knowledge to install high quality Heat Recovery Ventilation units into your home. HRVs are an easy way to increase the energy efficiency and comfort of a building.

Ventilation Testing and Commissioning

Bernhardt Contracting Ltd. has the tools and skills needed to very accurately measure airflows and ensure proper operation of high performance HRVs and ventilation systems. In any high performance building, ventilation is key to the comfort of the occupants.

Large Building Air Leakage Testing

Bernhardt Contracting owns multiple blower door kits which can be networked to perform air leakage testing on larger Part 3 buildings, such as midrise commercial, and larger residential spaces. With multiple kits, buildings can also be compartmentalized and tested as separate units.

Our trained technicians set up, takedown, and run the equipment. We provide the engineering team with the data, which allows the engineering team to witness the test and provides data for their report. This allows them to spend very little time on site.