by Admin | 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 Admin | 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 Admin | Feb 27, 2020 | Community
Building owners can incur maintenance costs and absorb potential liability when moisture in buildings and pest pathways are not addressed. Financial impacts are significant: 600,000 homes are damaged by termites annually. $5 billion is spent on controlling termites...
by Admin | Jan 9, 2020 | Community
For high-rise residential projects, Quality Insulation Installation (QII) is not required, but if your project is low-rise and/or attempting to meet LEED for Homes prerequisites, you may not be meeting the requirements of the California Energy Code, Residential...
by Admin | Feb 14, 2019 | Community
Many Landscape Designers are surprised when they hear that their beloved Olive Tree, also referred to as the Olea europaea, is considered to be an invasive plant according to the California Invasive Plant Council’s (CAL-IPC) invasive plant inventory. The Natural...
