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Jun 16, 20171 min read
Nova Acquires ECAD Engineering, Inc.
Nova Consulting Group, Inc. (Nova), is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of ECAD Engineering, an environmental consulting and...


Jun 16, 20173 min read
Changes to HUD MAP Program
Changes to HUD MAP Program In recent months, there have been some changes in the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)...


Jun 13, 20172 min read
Case Study – A Solution for Site Closure
Case Study: A Solution for Site Closure A regional bank client had foreclosed on a property impacted by petroleum contamination to the...


Feb 28, 20172 min read
Nova Anticipates Strong 2017 in International Markets
Despite financial wobbles in Europe, tremors from Brexit, and uncertainty following the US presidential election, Nova is happy to report...


Aug 30, 20164 min read
ASTM Update on New Seismic Requirements
The American Society of the International Association for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has recently adopted new standards for seismic...


Aug 29, 20162 min read
The Importance of Considering Dew Point When Increasing Insulation in Existing Buildings
The Importance of Considering Dew Point When Increasing Insulation in Existing Buildings Many of Nova’s clients seek our help in...

May 24, 20164 min read
Lien Laws and Avoiding Construction Delays
Is anything, ever? Brooks is a partner at Polsinelli, a powerhouse law firm with experience in a vast array of industries, from chemical...


Mar 1, 20162 min read
Nova’s Construction Services Group
With each project we accept, we are committed to making sure the process goes smoothly by understanding the overall scope, budget,...


Feb 29, 20161 min read
Fannie Mae Loan Products Encourage Energy Efficiency
Fannie Mae is offering several different loan products to encourage borrowers to include energy efficiency measures in a renovation...


Nov 2, 20154 min read
Maintaining a Safe and Healthy Construction Workplace
So often, the path to safety leads back to effective communication. Workers must understand the intent behind rules and procedures they...
Oct 28, 20151 min read
Freddie Mac Offers a $5,000 Green Rebate for Obtaining an Energy Star Score
A $5,000 Green Rebate is available from Freddie Mac for first time borrowers on multifamily buildings with 20 or more units and an Energy...


Oct 27, 20153 min read
Petroleum Vapor Intrusion: What you need to know
In June 2015, the EPA produced a document titled Technical Guide For Addressing Petroleum Vapor Intrusion At Leaking Underground Storage...


Jul 23, 20151 min read
The Benefits of Building Operator Manuals and Training
A major non-profit owner/operator of affordable multifamily housing commissioned through Nova the installation of 13 new boilers and...


May 27, 20152 min read
New Freddie Mac PCR Requirements Released
In Nova’s March newsletter, Greg Murphy, Vice President of Nova’s Capital Markets Group, commented on the recent changes at Fannie Mae...


May 26, 20151 min read
Become a Partner of the Better Buildings Challenge!
Conduct an assessment of the energy consumption of their portfolio Take Action by implementing a plan to reduce energy consumption Report...


May 15, 20151 min read
Environmental Compliance for Emergency Backup Electrical Generators
The notable environmental regulations that may apply to this equipment includes: EPA’s Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine (RICE)...


May 4, 20153 min read
Responsible Safety and Health Management: Criminal charges filed against companies for fatalities
By improving worker safety and health we help make sure that every employee  who is at work returns home safely each and every day. ...


Apr 22, 20151 min read
Earth Day – April 22, 2015
5 Steps Building Owners Can Take on to Help the Planet (and their bottom line)


Mar 24, 20151 min read
Nova Consulting Group Named a Recipient for the 2015 100 Best Companies to Work for Award
We are very proud of this accomplishment and grateful for the efforts, hard work and loyalty of all of our employees. See the full...


Mar 4, 20154 min read
Overview of Recent Changes at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
For both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, 2014 was a banner year in terms of loan origination. In terms of total volume of loan dollars, the...
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