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#115:  Ushering In the New Building Codes

NH Construction Law

Every three years the International Code Council updates its building codes, which eventually become the basis for codes adopted by the states. From September of 2019 until now, the 2015 versions have been incorporated into New Hampshire’s state building code, RSA 155-A. That has just changed.

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#80: Transitioning to the New Building Codes

NH Construction Law

The ICC updates its proposed codes every three years (there is already a 2018 version published), and New Hampshire is finally catching up to other New England states. of the 2015 International Building Code and Section 106.3.2 of the 2015 International Building Code and Section 106.3.2 Section 107.3.2

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RHEINZINK-prePATINA ECO ZINC material now made with 50% less CO2

Civil + Structural Engineer

Material manufacturers have a crucial role to play in achieving our global, national and local climate policies, as well as meeting energy codes and environmental goals,” said Charles “Chip” McGowan, president of RHEINZINK America. The C2C certification and additional supporting documentation assist design and building teams meet the U.S.

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Proposal to water down Las Vegas green building code draws criticism

BD+C

A proposed bill before the Las Vegas City Council would allow any building built before 2009 undergoing a renovation to only have to meet the energy code requirements at the time of initial construction, not the current, stricter guidelines. Codes Codes and Standards'

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Ruby+ Associates Founder David Ruby Retires After 60+ Year Career 

Civil + Structural Engineer

With an impressive resume of high-profile projects, articles, presentations, and as the author of the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Design Guide #23, “Constructability of Structural Steel Buildings,” Mr. Ruby is a sought-after expert in steel construction.

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Will Policymakers across the U.S. Embrace the New Version of the National Green Building Standard?

Construction Dive

Will a new-and-improved ICC (International Code Council) National Green Building Standard (NGBS, or ICC 700), which recently received American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approval and contains greener features than what was included in the original version, gain significantly more appeal among policymakers across the United States?

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High-performance roofing strategies

Construction Specifier

A high-performance roof system is durable, resilient, and allows a building to be occupied after a disaster event and continues performing during a loss of power. Designing beyond code minimums could help a roof stay intact with minimal damage during a storm. Building science matters. Schaefer, Jason J. Levit, Steven J.