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The Inefficiencies of the Latest Energy Code

The Pro Builder

The Inefficiencies of the Latest Energy Code rbinsacca Sat, 06/03/2023 - 06:00 It’s no secret that homes built to contemporary energy codes are considerably more energy efficient than older homes, especially those built before the turn of the century. The analysis indicated average energy savings of $0.67

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Utah adopts 2018 International Energy Conservation Code

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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. Any plans submitted for permitting on or after July 1 are required to follow 2018 IECC new energy code requirements.

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Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits

The Pro Builder

Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits qpurcell Wed, 10/04/2023 - 09:00 Dvele —a California-based manufacturer of prefab, modular homes—got started by bringing two building concepts together: high performance and factory construction. In 2018, Brandon Weiss, a third-generation U.S.

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Christopher Grey Talks MA Building & Energy Codes at FGIA

CCR Magazine

Those participating in the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida, learned about the building, energy and stretch codes in the state of Massachusetts in a presentation about the complexity of backstop calculations from presenter Christopher Grey ( Simpson Gumpertz & Heger ). </p>

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TREETOP TRAIL RAISES MINNESOTA ZOO TO A NEW LEVEL

Civil + Structural Engineer

I’m grateful to everyone who put their time, energy, and care into making this vision a reality.” Opening appropriately on World Nature Conservation Day (July 28), the Treetop Trail reaffirms the Minnesota Zoo as a worldwide leader in wildlife conservation and as a trusted nature destination.

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2018 building energy code upholds efficiency gains

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After being pressured to scale back efficiency provisions in the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), code officials largely held the line on efficiency gains made in recent versions, according to Lauren Urbanek, Senior Energy Policy Advocate, Energy & Transportation program with the Natural Resources Defense Council.

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C.W. Driver Companies Breaks Ground on First Phase of Malibu High School  Expansion for Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District

Civil + Structural Engineer

Outdoor common space for the school’s students will be partially shaded by an overhead canopy with built-in photovoltaic panels that will generate power for the school and contribute to the campus’ energy conservation. The project is funded by Measure M, passed by Malibu voters in 2018. Driver Companies.