BD+C

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

The American Wood Council''s 2015 “Wood-Frame Construction Manual for One- and Two-Family Dwellings” (WFCM ) has been approved as an American National Standard by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Standards Codes and Standards'

Approvals 53

Approvals Building Codes Building Standards 53

BD+C

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

The 2015 International Green Construction Code (IgCC) will include the option to use an outcome-based approach when complying with local building energy codes, the first time the IgCC has allowed this method. Codes Codes and Standards'

Building Codes 82

Building Codes Green Building Building Standards 82

Wolgast Corporation

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

We hear about energy efficiency, greenhouse gases, renewable energy, and carbon emissions more frequently these days, but maybe not as popular is Net Zero Energy Building or Net Zero Energy Building Ready. Once this happens, an Owner can get their building Net Zero Energy Certified.

Renewable Energy Systems 118

Renewable Energy Systems Building Code Compliance Energy Efficiency Building Codes 118

BD+C

AUGUST 14, 2018

While the state of Pennsylvania will adopt the 2015 IECC energy efficiency building code on Oct. Philadelphia is one of the first jurisdictions to move to the latest code. The new state code represents at least a 28% efficiency improvement.

Building Codes 53

Building Codes Energy Efficiency Building Standards 53

NH Construction Law

JULY 12, 2022

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.

Building Codes 40

Building Codes Building Permits Building Standards Energy Conservation 40

NH Construction Law

AUGUST 11, 2019

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

Building Codes 40

Building Codes Building Code Compliance Building Permits Permits 40

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

A free app that calculates the maximum allowable heights and areas for buildings of various occupancy classifications and types of construction has been released. Users can input a given building geometry, site conditions (e.g., open frontage), type of construction, and occupancy.

Building Codes 80

Building Codes 80

BD+C

OCTOBER 30, 2014

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has released the completely reorganized ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete. The 2015 International Building Code will reference this document. Codes Codes and Standards'

Building Codes 76

Building Codes Building Standards 76

BD+C

JULY 12, 2017

The new International Building Code now allows for the use of weather-resistive barriers above 40 feet high. Code restrictions had been designed to limit the use of combustible materials that might propagate flames.

Building Codes 40

Building Codes Building Materials Building Design 40

BD+C

APRIL 5, 2018

City leaders in Houston are considering new floodplain rules that would require buildings to be built above the 500-year flood level. Houston has experienced three “500-year floods” between 2015 and 2017. The current building code requires buildings to be able to withstand a 100-year flood.

Building Codes 72

Building Codes 72

BD+C

OCTOBER 9, 2017

The American Wood Council (AWC) and WoodWorks released a public beta version of an updated app that calculates maximum allowable heights and areas for buildings of various occupancy classifications and types of construction.

Building Codes 66

Building Codes 66

BD+C

JANUARY 14, 2015

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has released the Spanish edition of ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete. The 2015 International Building Code references 318-14. Codes Codes and Standards' A Spanish language inch-pound version has also been released.

Building Codes 59

Building Codes Building Standards 59

BD+C

AUGUST 14, 2013

The City of Philadelphia has begun to send out compliance notices regarding its Building Energy Benchmarking Law. The benchmarking law is designed to reduce citywide building energy use by 10% in 2015. Regulations Codes and Standards' Enforcement is expected to begin in October.

Building Code Compliance 68

Building Code Compliance Building Codes Building Standards Building Design 68

Construction Superintendent Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Cities and states looking at energy-efficient buildings to help meet energy goals are getting a boost from the 2015 International Green Construction Code. Four critical proposals that will drive significant improvements in building energy performance were adopted after final voting on the model energy code closed last month.

Energy Efficiency 40

Energy Efficiency Building Codes Green Building Building Standards 40

BIM & Beam

APRIL 16, 2014

Wind loads generation, based on wind simulation, allows users to use the software to analyze the potential effect of wind loads on a structure, or to verify a code-based design approach.

Building Codes 57

Building Codes Building Optimization Building Design 57

BD+C

JANUARY 8, 2014

Strengthened sprinkler regulations proposed for the 2015 National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) could help a movement to allow mid-rise wood structures. Revisions to the 2010 NBCC would increase the maximum wood building height to six stories, from the current four-story limit.

Building Codes 53

Building Codes Building Standards 53

BD+C

JANUARY 23, 2018

Specific disaster mitigation strategies that go beyond the requirements of the 2015 International Codes model building codes could save the nation billions of dollars, according to the National Institute of Building Sciences just issued Natural Hazard Mitigation Saves: 2017 Interim Report.

Building Codes 56

Building Codes 56

BD+C

APRIL 12, 2018

Energy codes mandating more efficient use of buildings—and, by extension, of building enclosures—are already being adopted by many states as a logical step in the reduction of energy consumption. . Compared with energy standards of just a few years earlier, the 2015 IECC sets a high benchmark for energy performance.

Energy Conservation 49

Energy Conservation Building Codes Energy Efficiency Building Standards 49

Natural Building

MARCH 12, 2020

They look like a pretty diverse bunch, but they all have at least two things in common: They are here to learn to build their own environmentally friendly homes, and all of them are splattered with mud from head to toe. I attended my first natural building workshop in Oregon in 1993.

Building Materials Manufacturing 97

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Codes Building Materials Fire Protection System Installation 97

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

The tool is based on the provisions the National Design Specification (NDS) for Wood Construction that is referenced in the 2015 International Building Code. The American Wood Council (AWC) has released an updated version of its free Connection Calculator.

Building Codes 53

Building Codes Building Design 53

BD+C

JUNE 27, 2013

Conference of Mayors (USCM) passed a slate of sustainability resolutions that renew its commitment to local green building and clean energy efforts. The 10 measures passed include the support of resilient communities, stronger building energy codes, Tiger grants, and improving infrastructure. Codes Codes and Standards'

Energy Conservation 45

Energy Conservation Sustainability Building Codes Energy Efficiency 45

ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

The International Building Code 2015 requires new schools in high-risk states to have tornado shelters—but nearly 40,000 existing school buildings, it’s no step at all. Technology'

Building Codes 46

Building Codes 46

BD+C

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

The Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) was granted final approval of several amendments it proposed to the 2015 editions of the International Residential Code (IRC), International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), and International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Codes Codes and Standards'

Approvals 45

Approvals Energy Conservation Building Codes Building Standards 45

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 31, 2022

Globally, buildings and the building construction sector are responsible for over one-third of total global energy consumption and nearly 40 percent of total direct and indirect CO 2 emissions. It is estimated that Americans currently spend more than $200 billion annually on energy bills. Four-way tapered insulation system.

Energy Efficiency 102

Energy Efficiency Roofing Systems Wall Systems Building Code Compliance 102

BD+C

OCTOBER 30, 2014

Green Building Council will allow LEED users to register projects under the LEED 2009 rating system until Oct. The original date for LEED 2009 registration to close was June 15, 2015. Standards Codes and Standards'

Green Building 49

Green Building Building Codes Building Standards 49

Building Information Management

AUGUST 11, 2015

Instructions on building services interruption. Green Guide for Health Care™—A best practices guide for healthy and sustainable building design, construction, and operations for the healthcare industry. Air flow (from patient-occupied areas to constructionsite). Communication requirements-both internal and external.

Building Code Compliance 45

Building Code Compliance Environmental Impact Assessment Fire Protection Systems Facility Management 45

Building Information Management

JUNE 19, 2013

Code of Practice. Requires IFC BIM for new buildings. Building Information Management – A Standard Framework and Guide to BS 1192. Recommended 2D symbols of building elements for use in building information modelling. BIM as part of public sector building project procurement. Senate Properties.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 70

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Project Management Consulting Building Codes 70

BD+C

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Utah became the latest state to update its commercial building energy efficiency code from the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) to the 2018 IECC in July. The new code permits the use of the ASHRAE/IES 90.1-2016 2016 standard, giving building owners and design teams an alternative compliance path.

Energy Conservation 40

Energy Conservation Building Code Compliance Building Permits Building Codes 40

Wolgast Corporation

JUNE 3, 2024

It’s good to be aware that some energy savings are now mandated by LARA in the State of Michigan when you build new or remodel (see our blog: Michigan Energy Code 2015 ). 1 E Source Customer Direct, “Managing Energy Costs in Office Buildings” 2 U.S. Contact your energy company for a complimentary report.

Energy Efficiency 62

Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation HVAC System Installation HVAC Systems 62

Construction Superintendent Magazine

OCTOBER 27, 2014

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. -- The American Concrete Institute officially released the completely reorganized ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete. The 2015 International Building Code will reference 318-14. frontpage'

Building Codes 40

Building Codes Building Design Engineering 40

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 1, 2018

where Viewpoint headquarters is located, retrofitting buildings for earthquakes is a big topic of conversation — even if building owners aren’t yet scrambling to implement upgrades. Apartment building owners, for example, have described their situation as being between a rock and a hard place. Here in Portland, Ore.,

Building Code Compliance 72

Building Code Compliance Building Codes Building Materials Masonry 72

GCP Applied Technologies

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Net zero building design and air leakage. Is it possible to create a building with a net energy consumption of zero? A ZNE building may not necessarily be “off the grid,” but over the course of a year, it will generate at least as much energy as it consumes from the commercial power grid. Phillip.fry@gc…. October 01, 2018.

Building Design 60

Building Design Renewable Energy Systems Energy Conservation Energy Efficiency 60

NH Construction Law

JUNE 24, 2018

On June 12, 2018, Governor Sununu signed into law House Bill 1472 , repealing the state code for energy conservation in new construction ( RSA 155-D ) effective August 7, 2018. As with RSA 155-D, the 2009 IECC -- the version currently in effect in New Hampshire -- has different rules for residential and commercial buildings.

Building Code Compliance 40

Building Code Compliance Energy Conservation Building Codes Building Commissioning 40

Cassell Construction Estimating

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Back then I stayed the entire duration, affording the opportunity to take advantage of some of the excellent educational seminars on estimating, business management, and team-building, to name a few. Tony Merry of Ledgerwood Associates USA & I experimented with assigning WBS codes to the takeoff items auto-mapped into the estimate.

Project Management Consulting 40

Project Management Consulting Concrete Pouring Estimating Project Management 40

Building Information Management

AUGUST 11, 2015

Instructions on building services interruption. Green Guide for Health Care™—A best practices guide for healthy and sustainable building design, construction, and operations for the healthcare industry. Air flow (from patient-occupied areas to constructionsite). Communication requirements-both internal and external.

Building Code Compliance 40

Building Code Compliance Environmental Impact Assessment Fire Protection Systems Facility Management 40

Natural Building

MARCH 18, 2021

Narayan Acharya builds eco-friendly buildings in Nepal through his startup named Sustainable Future. His company has already constructed over 50 buildings. “We We use rammed earth technology to construct the buildings. But, we had to mix the cement in our construction as the building code of Nepal says so. “But,

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Building Codes Green Building Construction Machinery 52

Construction Specifier

JUNE 25, 2024

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.

Fire Protection System Installation 59

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Building Code Compliance Building Codes 59