by Admin | Jun 17, 2022 | Community
If you’re a property developer, an architect or mechanical subcontractor, you should be aware that the landscape for HVAC equipment start-ups is about to change. You may be aware of some big changes coming up in the 2022 code cycle, but you might be surprised to learn...
by Admin | Apr 7, 2022 | Community
Commissioning new nonresidential buildings and spaces is now common practice, but as renewable energy becomes increasingly prevalent, commissioning solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and thermal systems for preheating water will prove just as important. The top three...
by Admin | Jan 8, 2021 | Community
The time is approaching when the State of California will decide whether to enact new standards ending the use of natural gas in some or all new buildings. On December 9, 2020, the California Energy Commission held a workshop discussing potential updates to Title 24...
by Admin | 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 Admin | Jul 17, 2020 | Community
Think your new building is energy efficient? Think again! World Green Building Trends says new buildings could be wasting 8% annual expenses in energy and operational costs. In buildings that have been in operation for years, there can be up to 55% savings in utility...