by VCA-Admin001a | Mar 19, 2021 | Community
When engaged in cost assessment or early schematic design, building owners and design teams often struggle determining how evolving green building and energy codes will impact their projects. Additionally, agencies are applying above-code requirements such as...
by VCA-Admin001a | Mar 11, 2021 | Community
When discussing energy efficiency, it is critical to remember the reasoning behind a “greener” build. Sustainability is the goal of all buildings, but more importantly, green sustainability eliminates unwanted costs and unnecessary maintenance down the road for future...
by VCA-Admin001a | Feb 12, 2021 | Community
Enterprise Green Communities 2020 is a recently published certification which aims to address challenges and goals presented by affordable housing providers. The program has its origins in developer Jim and Patty Rouse’s ambitious vision of ending poverty in the U.S....
by VCA-Admin001a | Oct 29, 2020 | Community
Escalating construction costs and changing regulations can challenge the most skilled project estimators. Not meeting financial targets can cost owners hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars, or worse: force bankruptcy. Smart financing can ameliorate a...
by VCA-Admin001a | Sep 17, 2020 | Community
In green building, the “triple bottom line” is regularly emphasized due to positive impacts on a project’s systems and operations. The triple bottom line considers the measurable effects on building sustainability, overall planetary health, and return on...
