Research, Development, and Demonstration (RD&D)
RD&D services support product innovation, system evaluation, and long-term building performance improvements through structured testing and applied research. We work with manufacturers, research institutions, utilities, and government agencies to develop, validate, and refine high-performance solutions.
Using lab testing, field monitoring, and simulation, our multidisciplinary teams evaluate how systems perform in real-world conditions. RDH helps clients reduce uncertainty, advance innovation, and improve building outcomes.
Services
We help teams understand how their buildings or products will perform under climate stress—now and in the future. Our work translates climate data and hazard exposure into actionable design, detailing, and material selection decisions to improve resilience and reduce risk.
Controlled lab testing helps manufacturers, researchers, and developers evaluate material and assembly performance before field deployment. We conduct both standardized and customized test programs to answer specific technical questions and support innovation goals.
We design and implement site-based testing programs to observe real-time building behavior. Our work helps teams verify performance, monitor ongoing conditions, and diagnose issues that cannot be replicated in a lab.
We work with manufacturers and researchers to refine building products, materials, and assemblies. Our input spans performance criteria, constructability, durability, and how systems integrate into enclosure design and construction workflows.
Failures and performance issues often lead to new product knowledge. We help clients investigate causes and turn those findings into improvements that reduce risk and strengthen product design.
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