Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning system(HVAC) is the most energy consuming module of a building’s energy system. Several times poor HVAC systems can cost significantly more compared to well-maintained systems. Building utility cost may rise three-fold compared similar buildings with efficient HVAC equipment. According to USGBC, heating and cooling systems consume the most energy in a household and any faulty systems can cause economic, environmental and indoor air qu

New buildings are often perceived to have efficient energy performance. The functionality of the mechanical and electrical systems are often not taken care of. A dysfunctional unit can affect efficiency of the entire energy system which eventually leads to escalated energy bills. Ignoring a problem in the mechanical or building management system in the earlier stages can cost a great deal after the warranty expires. Energy efficiency analysis is important to understand the

Energy efficiency is one of the most required building criteria for a sustainable society. Achieving energy efficiency in multi-family housing communities has been a challenge for a long time because of the difficulty in controlling energy expenditure and lack of supporting facilities that are necessary for energy conservation. Lack of a systematic approach towards energy conservation is another significant problem in the building management sector. Here is a list of three si

Every individual claiming disadvantage status, as well as each officer, director, partner, member, key employee or holder of 10% or more ownership interest in the firm applying for the 8(a) Program must submit a detailed personal resume. Below is a list of important tips to make sure these individual’s resume contain all information required by the SBA. Make sure that all employment information on the resume matches any W-2 Forms submitted with your 8(a) Application. Explain

A NAICS code is a series of numbers (up to six digits) that establishes a specific business activity by the Federal Government. Your primary NAICS code is the six digit code that represents the largest segment of your business’s revenues earned within its most recently completed fiscal year. How to determine a primary NAICS Code? You can use the search feature at www.census.gov/naics. Within the search box, enter a keyword that describes the services provided by your business

Any individual who has an arrest record must indicate this on their SBA Form 912 within the 8(a) Application. The impact of an arrest record can be a denial of the participants 8(a) Application or a delay in its processing. An arrest record does not mean you will be denied entry into the program you must clearly show that you have reformed and met all your legal requirements. If the individual is currently on parole, probation or has been convicted of a major crime (for examp