Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 10, 2023

A cover photo of the main page of AISI D250-23, “Thermal Design and Code Compliance Guide for C-Shape Cold-Formed Steel Framing in Building Envelopes.” Designers and builders will find information on the specific thermal properties of materials and elements in a building envelope assembly to comply with a local or state-adopted code.

Building Code Compliance 116

Building Code Compliance Building Codes Energy Conservation Wall Systems 116

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2023

The benefits of offsite construction, which comprises the manufacturing, planning, design, fabrication, and assembly of building elements offsite are expansive. Additionally, the environmental impact is lessened due to minimal shipping and packing materials delivered to the site and enhanced energy efficiency in the final construction.

Building Materials Manufacturing 246

Building Materials Manufacturing Steel Fabrication Building Information Modeling (BIM) Modular Construction 246

BD+C

MAY 5, 2020

The 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) is nearly finalized. This model building code will be a vehicle for significant cuts in carbon emissions.

Energy Conservation 83

Energy Conservation Building Codes 83

BD+C

AUGUST 10, 2021

Department of Energy has issued pre-publication Federal Register notice regarding updated model building energy codes. The 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2019 The IECC will increase efficiency in residential buildings by 9.4%, DOE says.

Building Codes 52

Building Codes Energy Conservation Energy Efficiency Building Standards 52

BD+C

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

The final 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) for new residential and commercial buildings has been finalized.

Energy Conservation 52

Energy Conservation Building Codes 52

Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

represents a fundamental shift in the way building insulation and energy efficiency efforts are approached in construction. As conversations around sustainability and energy conservation gain traction, c.i. continues to evolve as knowledge of building science and the environmental impact of construction practices grow.

Energy Conservation 64

Energy Conservation Energy Efficiency Building Codes Zoning 64

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 31, 2022

It is estimated that Americans currently spend more than $200 billion annually on energy bills. 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.

Energy Efficiency 102

Energy Efficiency Roofing Systems Wall Systems Building Code Compliance 102

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

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Commercial Energy Codes in Minnesota In his session entitled “What Do We Need to Know When It Comes to New Commercial Energy Codes in Minnesota? Commercial Energy Codes in Minnesota In his session entitled “What Do We Need to Know When It Comes to New Commercial Energy Codes in Minnesota?,”

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Building Codes Energy Conservation Building Controls 52

Construction Specifier

JUNE 5, 2024

By Karine Galla Air and water-resistive barrier systems play a crucial role in the longevity and performance of commercial buildings, and safeguarding against issues such as excessive energy consumption and moisture-related damage. They promote drying because they allow vapor from inside the building to diffuse to the outside.

Building Code Compliance 59

Building Code Compliance HVAC System Installation Renewable Energy Systems Building Materials Manufacturing 59

UK Construction Blog

JULY 9, 2024

The post Uncover the Latest News on UK Construction Expansion and Accessible Building appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In today’s construction news, read about the residential, energy, and utilities sectors, which are the primary focus of Labour’s manifesto, which aims to stimulate the UK’s construction output.

Energy Conservation 52

Energy Conservation Building Materials Building Codes Building Standards 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

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 24, 2023

Insulation and air barriers One premise of the original article is that the bearing walls of many government and school buildings across North America, built in the last century with solid masonry, are now experiencing moisture intrusion. Photos courtesy RKTB Architects. The appropriateness of face-sealed systems in certain climate regions.

Masonry 52

Masonry Wall Systems Structural Systems Energy Conservation 52

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The market is expanding at a fast pace as a result of rising energy and air conditioning costs, growing sustainability awareness, and increasing energy demand on a global scale. As a result, a rise in the installation of insulating glass windows to prevent energy loss and lower energy bills is aiding market expansion.

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Building Materials Manufacturing Fire Protection System Installation Environmental Impact Assessment 52

BDC Network

MAY 25, 2023

K-12 Schools School Construction Architects Daylighting Daylighting Designs Energy Efficiency Energy-Efficient Design Projects Sustainability Less than a year after its opening last September, The AIA has recognized the new Boston Arts Academy with an Education Facility Design Award for its state-of-the-art learning environment.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Building Performance Measurement Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation 52

Levelset

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Governments balance the needs of both by requiring contractors, property owners, and others involved in construction to mitigate the effect of building activity on the environment, including air, water, and animal and plant life. In general, these laws apply to both contractors on the jobsite and the owner of the completed building.

Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Environmental Impact Assessment Building Permits Land Use Regulations Material Storage 52

Construction Specifier

JUNE 30, 2021

For years, Design for Code Acceptance #3 (DCA3), a document published and maintained by the American Wood Council (AWC), has been the go-to resource for architects working with I-joist assemblies. It is relatively common for building owners to ask for their floor assemblies to be designed to exceed these code minimums.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Building Materials Manufacturing Building Codes Building Standards 52

CivilJungle

APRIL 13, 2022

Important Factors to Consider When Building a New Home. So when we want to build a new home, we also have to consider all our needs related to home and comfort zone. So when we want to build a new home, we also have to consider all our needs related to home and comfort zone. Building Design. Building’s Size.

Building Materials 52

Building Materials Land Use Regulations Building Design Energy Efficiency 52

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Is the goal to achieve certification from a green building rating system? • Support of the Green Building Initiative. • Pilot participants for the resilient flooring category for the development of embodied carbon data for Building Transparency’s Embodied Carbon Construction Calculator (EC3).

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Building Resilience Flooring Systems Building Code Compliance 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 26, 2023

Department of Energy (DOE) published a new report on July 13 called “Enhancing Resilience in Buildings Through Energy Efficiency.” The report underscores the impact of the 2021 IECC in protecting occupants from extreme temperatures due to power outages associated with hazard events.

Building Codes 130

Building Codes Energy Conservation Building Resilience Energy Efficiency 130

Construction Specifier

JULY 25, 2023

Analysis finds that adopting the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) can reduce deaths from extreme heat by as much as 80 percent. Department of Energy (DOE) published a new report on July 13, titled “Enhancing Resilience in Buildings Through Energy Efficiency.” Photo courtesy Bigstock.

Energy Conservation 90

Energy Conservation Building Codes Building Resilience Energy Efficiency 90

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 15, 2024

By Lisa May Photo Robert Casey/courtesy Tubelite With commercial architectural trends favoring expansive glass , curtain wall use is growing in newly constructed buildings. AAMA1503 provides a uniform standard method for determining the thermal performance of building-specific fenestration systems, including curtain wall systems.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Flooring Systems Building Performance Measurement 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 10, 2024

With so many advancements in construction, owners and developers face a unique set of challenges when it comes to building resilience. Its no longer enough to simply meet minimum code requirements; there is an increasing need to mitigate the risks associated with environmental hazards, stresses, and the unpredictability of climate conditions.

Building Code Compliance 130

Building Code Compliance Building Codes Building Resilience HVAC System Installation 130

CCR Magazine

MARCH 17, 2025

After decades of vacancy, the building is getting a new lease on lifeone that blends history with modern functionality. The project transformed the three-story building, once a school and later a hub for community services, into a multifunctional workspace and event venue. “The greenest building is the one you dont have to build.

Historic Preservation 52

Historic Preservation Building Code Compliance Building Codes Building Design 52