No. Different Verified™ pathways use different verification methods depending on the stage of the process and the type of verification being performed.
The Verified™ framework is designed as a layered performance verification system where each stage validates a specific part of the building or HVAC process.
Some Verified™ pathways focus on:
- design verification
- installation verification
- load reduction planning
- commissioning
- or operational performance
and not every phase requires live operational benchmarking through MeasureQuick®.
Design Verified™ Does Not Require MeasureQuick®
The Design Verified™ pathway focuses on validating the HVAC and building performance design before installation and commissioning occur.
This process includes verification of:
- Manual J®, S®, and D® calculations
- ventilation design
- dehumidification planning
- commissioning strategy
- and alignment between the HVAC design and the actual home being constructed.
The goal is to verify that the system was properly designed for the specific home and performance targets.
Because the system may not yet be operational, MeasureQuick® benchmarking is not necessarily part of this phase.
Installed Per Design™ Focuses on Installation Verification
Installed Per Design™ verifies that the home and HVAC system were installed according to the verified design documents.
This phase may include:
- pre-drywall inspections
- duct layout verification
- ventilation rough-in review
- insulation inspection
- airflow pathway validation
- and field inspection of installation quality.
The purpose is to confirm the verified design strategy was properly implemented before final commissioning and operational testing.
Performance Verified™ Uses MeasureQuick® Benchmarking
MeasureQuick® becomes central during the Performance Verified™ phase, where the focus shifts from design and installation verification to measured operational HVAC performance.
This stage may include:
- airflow verification
- static pressure diagnostics
- refrigerant analysis
- commissioning
- delivered capacity analysis
- ventilation verification
- and operational benchmarking through MeasureQuick®.
The goal is to confirm the HVAC system performs according to the intended design strategy under real operating conditions.
Permanent Load Reduction Verification Happens in Stages
Permanent Load Reduction Plan Verified™ focuses on identifying thermal deficiencies and developing a predicted load reduction strategy using:
- LiDAR-based analysis
- Manual J® refinement
- building performance assessment
- and load reduction planning.
This planning phase does not necessarily require MeasureQuick® because operational system verification may occur later.
Permanent Load Reduction Verified™ occurs after improvements are implemented and may involve:
- commissioning
- blower door testing
- airflow verification
- operational diagnostics
- and MeasureQuick® benchmarking
to validate measured performance outcomes.
Verified™ Is About Layered Accountability
The Verified™ framework is not built around a single test or software platform.
It is built around layered accountability between:
- the design
- the installation
- the commissioning process
- and measured operational performance.
Different stages require different forms of verification.
Because true building performance is not verified through assumptions alone.
It is verified step by step through the Verified™ process.
Predict. Verify. Perform.
