Chula Vista Award Program Honors the Achievement

CHULA VISTA December 11, 2014 -- D'Lam Design has been selected for the 2014 Best of Chula Vista Award in the Drafting Service category by the Chula Vista Award Program.

Each year, the Chula Vista Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Chula Vista area a great place to live, work and play.

           

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2014 Chula Vista Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Chula Vista Award Program and data provided by third parties.

           

About Chula Vista Award Program

The Chula Vista Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Chula Vista area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.

The Chula Vista Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community's contributions to the U.S. economy.

SOURCE: Chula Vista Award Program

 

The City of San Diego Development Services Department has announced that on JANUARY 1, 2014 the new 2013 Building Codes will go into effect.

 

The last day for D'Lam Design to submit your construction plans under the

2010 Building Codes will be DECEMBER 24, 2013.

 

For more information on the new 2013 Building Codes visit the California Building Standards Commission at www.bsc.ca.gov/.

 

1. Update your building's lighting to make sure it uses energy efficiently. 

    Change existing light bulbs for compact fluorescent bulbs, which use up

    to 75 percent less power. Put lights on a timer so they automatically

    shut off at night or when you are away.

 

2. Make sure your building is well insulated, so you are not wasting energy

    on heating or cooling. Start by checking that insulation is up to code,

    particularly in unheated spaces; if you have walls that border

    uninsulated outbuildings, make sure that they are well protected.

    Insulate pipes that pass through cold spaces to ensure that you don't

    lose heat.

 

3. Reduce your building's electricity use. Plug groups of appliances into a

    smart power strip that uses a timer mechanism to turn them all off at a

    certain time. Even when they are turned off, electronics often have

    phantom power use when plugged directly into the wall. Set computers

    to turn off after being inactive for a certain time and eliminate screen

    savers, which use as much energy as active screens. If you have the

    capital, invest in a timer system that switches off the power to

    nonessential systems each night.

 

4. Turn down your heating and cooling system when your building is not

    occupied. By dropping the heat by 10 degrees over eight hours, you

    can reduce energy use by 10 percent. You can also turn your water

    heater off when the building is empty over vacations. You should also

    make sure that your heating and cooling systems are maintained

    regularly so they use energy efficiently and last longer.

 

5. Reduce the amount of water you use for normal operations throughout

    the building. Fix leaks and replace your existing fixtures with low-flow

    options. On average, low-flow shower heads save over 7 gallons per

    minute. You can also use dual-flush toilets.