by VCA-Admin001a | Oct 15, 2020 | Community
Since the 2019 California Building Code update in January, 2020, several jurisdictions throughout California have adopted local reach codes to push the boundaries on sustainable buildings and design. Knowing whether a jurisdiction has a reach code in place could help...
by VCA-Admin001a | Oct 1, 2020 | Community
In the sustainable building industry today, decarbonization is the hot topic. But what does this mean for the future of our buildings? Decarbonization is directly related to the science of global warming. The discussion includes both embodied carbon and operational...
by VCA-Admin001a | Sep 29, 2020 | Community
Occupant comfort and return on investment can be delivered by focusing on a better designed building envelope. One practice in particular provides significant building energy savings and durability while also improving occupant health and wellness. It’s called Quality...
by VCA-Admin001a | Sep 3, 2020 | Community
The California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (CTCAC, commonly known as TCAC) offers incentives for tax credits on new and/or rehabilitated affordable housing projects. These projects may apply for tax credits based on a number of factors, but sometimes there may be...
by VCA-Admin001a | Aug 20, 2020 | Community
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the state is now seeing a slowdown in construction projects and permits for new housing, thus state-wide projected solar photovoltaic generation has been slowed. Prior to recent lockdowns, an analysis conducted at Wood Mackenzie, a...
