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Building energy codes projected to save $126 billion in energy costs from 2010-2040

BD+C

Building energy codes in the U.S. will produce a cumulative savings on energy costs of $126 billion from 2010-2040, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. The savings from both the commercial and residential sectors is based on a projected reduction of 12.82 quads of primary energy.

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Commercial energy codes: Building envelope updates you need to know for 2020

BD+C

2019 saw significant movement throughout the commercial energy code landscape. In addition to a large number of states adopting newer code cycles, we saw more interest than ever in the building envelope code requirements affecting projects throughout the country. 2010 or beyond. Current Landscape.

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Code Compliance & Beyond: Upping Baseline Building Energy Performance

Stok

Due to their embodied carbon and operational carbon footprints, buildings play a significant role in these efforts, so understanding the impact of legislation on buildings is critical. This directly translates to building energy codes. And, the result of this baseline? How to approach compliance.

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EEBA Launches New Net Zero Carbon Building Professional Designation

The Pro Builder

EEBA Launches New Net Zero Carbon Building Professional Designation qpurcell Wed, 08/23/2023 - 09:54 The Energy & Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA) Academy has released a new training course for those interested in pursuing a Net Zero Carbon Building Professional Designation.

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Dr. James M. Fisher is MBMA’s 2024 Ellifritt Award Winner

Civil + Structural Engineer

CLEVELAND, OHIO – MBMA.com: The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) presented Dr. James Fisher with the 2024 Dr. Duane S. Named after MBMA’s original director of research and engineering, this honor is given to a researcher annually for contributions to the advancement of metal building systems. Ellifritt Research Award.

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ADVANTAGES OF PEX PLUMBING  SYSTEMS DETAILED IN NEW TECHNICAL DOCUMENT

Civil + Structural Engineer

Prepared by PPI’s Building & Construction Division , PPI TN-31 Differences Between Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) and Polybutylene (PB) Piping Systems for Potable Water Plumbing Applications discusses the advantages of modern PEX tubing and fittings as compared with PB tubing and fittings, which were last sold in the U.S.

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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. Lloyd Kimbrough Award; the 2019 ACEC/M Felix A.