by VCA-Admin001a | Aug 27, 2020 | Community
If you have never dealt with a CALGreen Tier project but have pursued a green building certification, you may find similarities which, upon completion, may lead you to ask: “Where’s my plaque?!” Since 2007/2008 when the California Green Building Standards (later...
by VCA-Admin001a | May 22, 2020 | Community
Incorporating green building standards into the design process can help deliver 20% to 35% savings in energy costs, maximize the efficacy of plumbing systems, and improve long term durability. There are many ways developers can enhance projects by utilizing LEED or...
by VCA-Admin001a | Jul 25, 2019 | Community
Following the launch of Assembly Bill 802, individual cities have continued to push the envelope with updates to its implementation. These municipal ordinances build on the current energy benchmarking law which requires existing commercial and multifamily buildings...
by VCA-Admin001a | Jul 18, 2019 | Community
According to the U.S. EPA’s ENERGY STAR program, making even small financial investments in your building’s efficiency can produce great returns for your business. First, energy efficiency reduces your utility bills which increases your bottom line. Simple...
by VCA-Admin001a | Apr 11, 2019 | Community
There are many overlaps in the various sections of the California Building Code, especially between CALGreen and the Energy Code. While CALGreen measures focus on environmental responsibility, site development, and enhancement, the Energy Code contains envelope,...
