Lucas Giacalone

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Director, Technology & Compliance

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Join date: Oct 3, 2024

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Lucas Giacalone studied Mechanical Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and has been with KOW Building Consultants since his start as an intern in 2018. In his time with KOW, Lucas has lead the development of three new regional offices;

Columbus, Ohio
Denver, Colorado
San Francisco, California

Lucas has experience preparin Plan and Cost Reviews, Phase I ESA's, Site Observation Reports, and Property Condition Assessments.

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Sep 30, 2026 ∙ 2 min

EGC 2020 Sunsets Tomorrow: KOW is Ready for Enterprise Green Communities 2026

After more than six years as the prevailing Enterprise Green Communities standard, the 2020 Criteria officially reaches the end of its application window today. September 30, 2026 is the final day to submit an initial Prebuild application under EGC 2020. Beginning October 1, new projects will move forward under the 2026 Enterprise Green Communities Criteria. For affordable housing developers and design teams, that means the transition we have been preparing for is officially here. What's...

Jun 1, 2026 ∙ 4 min

What to Expect from an ASTM Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment

This guide will walk you through what to expect from Phase 1 ESA, why it’s essential for CRE investors, lenders...

May 31, 2026 ∙ 4 min

The Importance of Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) in Property Transactions

In this blog, we’ll explore what a Phase 1 ESA entails, why it’s essential, and how KOW’s certified experts can help.