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 investment...
by VCA-Admin001a | Apr 9, 2020 | Community
What if you could reduce your equipment tonnages and save $200 to $700 per unit or 15% to 25% on your equipment costs with a potential 1,500% ROI? Would you do it? Construction codes are requiring better windows, more insulation, and cool roofs. Some buildings can...
by VCA-Admin001a | Jan 23, 2020 | Community
Life Cycle Cost Assessments (LCA) provides benefits which increase process knowledge, lower overall environmental impact, and ultimately increase ROI for building owners striving to bring value to asset management and/or desiring to provide important environmental...
by VCA-Admin001a | Oct 10, 2019 | Community
California cities like Berkley, San Luis Obispo, and Menlo Park are moving towards all-electric buildings and banning gas hook-ups for new construction. Electrification is a trend that will likely continue as the clean energy economy evolves. Here are the top five...
by VCA-Admin001a | Jul 11, 2019 | Community
For developers in California, the prospect of building low-rise multifamily and single family residential buildings in 2020 can be challenging for one reason: photovoltaic systems are becoming effectively mandatory according to the California Energy Code starting...
