by Admin | May 31, 2023 | Community
We all know that value engineering, or VEing, is a process to help control costs in a construction project by selecting alternatives to the current design that are more affordable or more readily obtainable. For example, VCA Green’s return on investment approach has...
by Admin | May 14, 2020 | Community
A common question asked in California multifamily and/or commercial development is whether or not commissioning is triggered and what commissioning requires. Under the California Energy Code, commissioning is required for the following: New ground up, nonresidential...
by Admin | Feb 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
With proper understanding of the California Energy Code and a firm grasp on lighting control technology, third party review of lighting control systems can save projects tens of thousands of dollars during design and through operation. Lighting controls can be...
by Admin | Mar 7, 2019 | Community
California Building Energy Efficient Standards for Nonresidential Buildings has specific requirements to install lighting controls for “new” and “altered” general lighting. “New” lighting is pretty easy to understand. Construct a new building or build out a new space,...
