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Bowman Enables Growth in Battery Storage SectorFollowing FAST Act `Covered Project’ Inclusion for Speeding Nationwide Implementations

Civil + Structural Engineer

The recent passing of the “Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023” included provisions that enable fast tracking of permitting for the battery storage industry under the 2015 FAST Act (Section 41001(6)(A)).

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Revit 2015 MEP - Calculations and Performance

Revit OpEd

When Revit 2015 Update Release 3 became available a new MEP setting became available for Pipe and Duct Systems called Performance Mode. Keep in mind, if the file is opened in a previous build (not Update Release 3 or newer) then the parameter may/will not display correctly.

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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. But the law takes a while to catch up. ”).

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Utah adopts 2018 International Energy Conservation Code

BD+C

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.

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September 2015 newsletter

FDR Safety

7 Tips for Building a Strong Contractor Safety Program. Project profile: Building Noah’s Ark. 7 Tips for Building a Strong Contractor Safety Program. Copies of all required permits and certifications. Project profile: Building Noah’s Ark. See you at the National Safety Council Congress. By Jake Snyder.

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#80: Transitioning to the New Building Codes

NH Construction Law

There are bound to be some fits and starts in implementing the transition – a subject the legislation adopting the 2015 codes did not address, and which is therefore left to the municipalities to deal with. of the 2015 International Building Code and Section 106.3.2 Section 107.3.2 Section 107.3.2

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IMC Architecture Launches Interior Design Studio

CCR Magazine

In addition to design services, the firm also operates an affiliated zoning, expediting and permitting consultancy CORE Consultants. Three principals established IMC in 2015, following accomplished careers at leading regional and national firms: Eugene Mekhtiyev, AIA, LEED GA; Jonathan Imani, AIA, NCARB; and Dominick Casale, AIA, NCARB.