Notes from the Field
Notes from the Field
Periodic thoughts from a veteran-owned Northern Virginia engineering firm on buildings, energy and water use, flood risk, and the communities we work in.
August 28, 2026
Sponsoring the Charity Classic at Belmont Country Club
Academy Engineering, PLLC was proud to sponsor the Charity Classic at Belmont Country Club in Ashburn, Virginia, benefiting the Loudoun First Responders Foundation.
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What Is an Energy Walk-Through, and What Should You Expect?
A plain explanation of a commercial energy walk-through: what the engineer looks at, how long it takes, what you need to prepare, and what the report tells you.
Read the postJune 1, 2026
ENERGY STAR Certification Reviews: What's Involved and How to Prepare
How ENERGY STAR building certification works, what a Professional Engineer verification review checks, what documents you need, and how to avoid the most common delays.
Read the postApril 1, 2026
Academy Engineering Named a Fairfax County Green Business Leader
Academy Engineering, PLLC has been selected as a Leader in the Fairfax County Green Business Partners program.
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