Vanecko, Ltd. has extensive knowledge and expertise in the following areas:

1. +Massachusetts State Building Code.
   

2. +International Building Code (IBC).
   

3. +Residential Energy Code, Home Energy Rating System (HERS), Energy Star Qualified Homes Guidelines.
   

4. +Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
   

5. +City and Town Zoning Ordinances & Permitting Processes.
   

6. +Public Zoning and Historic Commission hearings.
   

7. +Expansive knowledge of historic building methods from ca. 1700 to present, wood and steel framing methods, structural insulated panel (SIP) and precast concrete plank construction.
   

8. +ADA regulations and Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards.
   

9. +Detailed product knowledge of materials and sources for construction items, including windows and doors, cabinetry and millwork, tile and stone finishes, plumbing fixtures and appliances, audio/visual and lighting control systems, furniture and furnishings.
   

10. +Energy-efficient, sustainable and renewable technologies, including solar thermal panels, geothermal wells, photovoltaic panels, wind generators.
    

11. +Sustainable design, including LEED certification, energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, indoor environmental quality, and stewardship of natural resources.
    

12. +AIA Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice, including Owner- Contractor Agreements, Applications for Payment, Change Orders, Field Reports, Bidding Documents.
    

13. +FEMA Coastal Construction Manual, principles and practices of planning, siting, designing, constructing, and maintaining residential buildings in coastal areas.
    

14. +Natatoriums/Indoor Swimming Pool Facilities.