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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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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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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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Exterior cavity fireblocking: Exceeding fire performance

Construction Specifier

and Steven Gaynor, MBA Photo courtesy Tenmat New York City recently became the first jurisdiction in the country to reject and rewrite major sections of the International Building Code’s ( IBC ’s) language around fire protection in exterior facades. For decades, buildings have relied on intumescent materials for fire control.

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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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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.

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Keep Emergency Communication Out of the “Dead Zone”

CCR Magazine

That’s not always an easy task in many buildings. In-building radio signals are often absorbed or blocked by structures that are larger, underground, or constructed of concrete or metal. These advanced systems boost the signal inside the building, providing clear, two-way radio communication without dead spots.