John Runkle, P.E.
Vice President, Building Sciences
John brings over 20 years of experience as a building enclosure consulting and commissioning consultant. His expertise includes consulting on residential, commercial and industrial facade assemblies throughout the world, including roofing, claddings, fenestrations and below grade waterproofing. John has been integral in the development of the building enclosure commissioning (BECx) practice area. His experience encompasses all aspects of BECx from programming/pre-design through construction and O&M. His projects have achieved exceptional air leakage results and significant energy performance/savings for owners.
EDUCATION
B.S. Civil Engineering
Pennsylvania State University
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Engineer: CA (63900), PA (PE079829), NV (025812), SC (ELS.35716), UT (8269470-2202), FL (88078), NC (049582), TRI Florida High Wind Manual Certification Program Course #0613704
PRACTICE AREAS
Commissioning, Consulting, Investigations, Peer Reviews, Condition Surveys, Inspections, Fenestrations, Claddings, Waterproofing, Roofing, Litigation, Energy Analysis, Expert Witness, Engineering
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
- Building Commissioning Association (BCxA)
President
Former International & National Capital Chapter Board Member, Treasurer International Board
Former ASTM Liaison for Building Enclosure Commissioning
BCA Liaison to IIBEC - American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA)
- Building Environment and Thermal Envelope Council (BETEC)
- AABC Commissioning Group (ACG)
- ASTM International
Former Co-Chair for BECx Certification and Accreditation - Sealant Waterproofing and Restoration Institute (SWRI)
- International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC)
- University of Florida Research Advisory Group
Knowledge Center
- Comprehensive Acoustical Testing Brochure
- Remote Pre Inspections for NFPA 80 / 101
- Protek - Safety. Everywhere. Every Day
- The Acoustic Webinar Series
- Fire Doors 101: Your Guide to Testing and Certification - Webinar Recording
- Tornado Testing & Certification Requirements - Webinar Recording
- Plumbing Products Testing & Certification - Webinar Recording
- The Evolving Code Evaluation Process White Paper
- Proposition 65 & the Furniture Industry Webinar Recording
- Why Planning for FCC Certification is Key to Success in the Door Hardware Industry White Paper
Resources
- Search and Buy Building & Construction Standards
- SpecDirect
- Building Products Directory
- Project Connect (formerly myATI) – B&C Products
- Construction Hive – B&C Projects (PSIQest)
- My TestCentral