LEED Silver for Broward Sheriff’s Office - Research, Development and Training Center (R.D.T.C.)
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SOCOTEC provided exceptional LEED consulting services to Broward Sheriff’s Office Training Center, a multipurpose government building which received LEED Silver certification as well as winning the ENR Southeast Best Government/Public Building Award.
Key Information
Project Name: BSO - Research, Development and Training Center (R.D.T.C.)
Client: Broward Sheriff’s Office
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Services Provided: LEED Consulting Services, MEP Commissioning, Energy Modeling
Experts: Sofia Farah, Sourya Dutta, Ernesto Collazo, Steve Samenski
The Challenge
Creating a Multipurpose Space That Meets LEED Standards
The Broward Sheriff's Office Training Center is a seven-story building presenting design challenges due to its multifunctional requirements. Integrating specialized facilities such as fire rescue simulation labs, firearm ranges, and a rappel tower within a seven-story urban structure demanded innovative engineering solutions. Experts needed to balance security considerations with the need for collaborative spaces.
Additionally, the two-story memorial lobby honoring the victims of the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School shooting added an intentional goal to this project. This required careful architectural consideration to create a space that was simultaneously respectful, emotionally impactful, and functional while seamlessly integrating the operational aspects of this 88,000-square-foot government facility.
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The Solution
LEED Consulting to Guide Sustainable Design and Construction
SOCOTEC USA’s Energy & Sustainability team played a pivotal role in guiding the Broward Sheriff’s Office Training Center project through complex sustainability and construction challenges. As LEED consultants, we helped implement strategies that not only aligned with LEED Certification requirements but also maximized energy efficiency and operational performance.
From integrating green technologies to advising on durable, sustainable materials suited for a high-use environment, SOCOTEC ensured that every design decision supported long-term environmental goals without compromising functionality. Our experts also provided energy modeling and MEP commissioning.
Throughout the construction phase, SOCOTEC provided critical support in overcoming material availability and costs by contributing to value engineering efforts that led to $19 million in savings. The team’s expertise and coordination helped keep the project on schedule and within budget. Their involvement was essential in maintaining both sustainability targets and operational feasibility, ensuring a successful completion in May 2024.
SOCOTEC USA’s Energy & Sustainability team played a pivotal role in guiding the Broward Sheriff’s Office Training Center project through complex sustainability and construction challenges. As LEED consultants, we helped implement strategies that not only aligned with LEED Certification requirements but also maximized energy efficiency and operational performance.
From integrating green technologies to advising on durable, sustainable materials suited for a high-use environment, SOCOTEC ensured that every design decision supported long-term environmental goals without compromising functionality. Our experts also provided energy modeling and MEP commissioning.
Throughout the construction phase, SOCOTEC provided critical support in overcoming material availability and costs by contributing to value engineering efforts that led to $19 million in savings. The team’s expertise and coordination helped keep the project on schedule and within budget. Their involvement was essential in maintaining both sustainability targets and operational feasibility, ensuring a successful completion in May 2024.
The Results
Award Winning and Sustainability Certification
The success of this project was rewarded with the 2024 ENR Southeast Best Government/Public Building Award for its achievements in design, construction and innovation. The facility’s new design helps to maximize efficiency, collaboration and safety. First responders are now fully equipped to serve and protect the Broward County community.
In July 2025, the building was also awarded LEED Silver (LEED BD+C: New Construction). This achievement is a testament to the outstanding design and commitment to sustainability that our team supported. From the deliberate inclusion of the memorial to the functional spaces, this project is a perfect representation of a SOCOTEC success story.
