BD+C

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

The new National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 5000 Building Construction and Safety Code and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code have Allowances for larger and taller mass timber buildings.

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Building Codes Approvals 95

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2024

a leader in high-quality engineered metal building envelope systems, is proud to announce an expansion of its ICC approvals to include its innovative roof panels. With these approvals, IMETCO remains committed to delivering trusted, code-compliant solutions for the building envelope industry. </p>

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The Pro Builder

MARCH 21, 2024

Building Homes with ‘Legos on Steroids’ qpurcell Thu, 03/21/2024 - 10:48 A crew leader consults an assembly drawing with color-coded instructions, then calls out a color: blue, red, yellow. Replacing Concrete with Composite Blocks Photo courtesy RENCO USA RENCO’s proprietary building blocks replace concrete, steel, and wood.

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BD+C

JANUARY 3, 2019

The International Code Council (ICC) has approved all 14 of the tall mass timber code change proposals. The proposals create three new types of construction (Types IV-A, IV-B and IV-C), which set fire safety requirements, and allowable heights, areas, and number of stories for tall mass timber buildings.

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Approvals Building Codes 108

Construction Dive

DECEMBER 3, 2014

Designers will have more flexibility to innovate and facilitate more energy-efficient buildings across America now that the outcome-based provision in the 2015 International Green Construction Code (IgCC) has been approved, but it remains to be seen just how much influence the new provision will have across the industry.

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Approvals Energy Efficiency Building Codes Green Building 130

Natural Building

JANUARY 8, 2020

I got an email this morning from Clay Greathouse who is beginning to build an earthbag house for his family in Cochise County, Arizona. He writes, “Cochise County offers a Building Inspection Opt-Out , which we are taking advantage of, but they are trying to change this, so a # of us folks are working hard to maintain this option.

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Building Codes Building Permits Government Works Inspection 98

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Leveraging their expertise in the topic, Habellion and Gaynor delve into the 2022 New York City Building Code, which mandates fireblocking for most exterior wall assemblies and eliminates previous exceptions.

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Building Codes Building Controls Building Materials Construction Management 109

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It also describes uses of AI during the construction project lifecycle, including preconstruction, construction, and building maintenance. Preconstruction examples: Hypar ’s artificial intelligence function lets you describe a building and turn your text into a quantifiable building model.

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Building Automation Lean Construction Building Codes Building Optimization 264

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The 45-day public comment period for Draft 3 of the 2024 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) is now open and will close on Nov. The latest draft includes updates to align with newer building codes and introduces new compliance options for existing structures and buildings in tropical climates.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 26, 2025

Photo courtesy Intertek As building codes and standards evolve, the demand for airtight, environmentally friendly building enclosures increases among building owners, insurers, and design professionals. Air barriers are essential for maintaining the integrity and performance of building enclosures.

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Building Code Compliance Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Fire Protection System Installation 64

BD+C

JULY 2, 2018

Judging by the outcome of the International Code Council (ICC) Group A Committee Action Hearing, April 15-23, in Columbus, Ohio, it’s likely that we will be seeing more and taller mass timber buildings across the country very soon.

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Building Codes Approvals 76

The Pro Builder

AUGUST 21, 2023

Public Comment Period Opens for 2024 National Green Building Standard Update ibush Mon, 08/21/2023 - 06:30 The 45-day public comment period opened Aug. Public Comment Period Opens for 2024 National Green Building Standard Update ibush Mon, 08/21/2023 - 06:30 The 45-day public comment period opened Aug.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 30, 2013

Will a new-and-improved ICC (International Code Council) National Green Building Standard (NGBS, or ICC 700), which recently received American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approval and contains greener features than what was included in the original version, gain significantly more appeal among policymakers across the United States?

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Green Building Building Standards Building Codes Approvals 130

Contractors Liability Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2024

This category includes general, building, and residential contractor licenses. Types of Licenses: General Contractor License This applies to big projects that involve multiple trades (like commercial buildings). Building Contractor License This covers medium-sized commercial and residential projects no taller than three stories.

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Approvals Building Permits Building Code Compliance Permits 52

The Pro Builder

MAY 8, 2023

The effect of local land-use policy on housing affordability is not often readily understood by those outside of the home building industry. Zoning and development regulations that make it easier and less costly to build affordable housing are one way to encourage production of such housing.

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Land Use Regulations Zoning Building Codes Green Building 243

The Pro Builder

JUNE 29, 2023

Trade Secret' Startup Builds Modular Homes out of Ceramic qpurcell Thu, 06/29/2023 - 09:28 A startup called Vantem constructs modular, factory-built homes that are energy efficient and affordable and can withstand extreme weather. A Vantem home on average is 70% more energy efficient than a code-approved, stick-built home.

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Modular Construction Energy Efficiency Building Resilience Building Codes 246

BD+C

AUGUST 22, 2018

Oregon recently became the first state to approve the use of science-based building code requirements for tall mass timber buildings.

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Building Codes Approvals 56

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2025

Building a home or commercial space is a journey that starts with a vision and ends with a completed structure. Lets explore the key stages of turning a building concept into a completed structure and how a construction company plays a vital role at every step. But how does an idea on paper become a reality?

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Building Code Compliance Material Handling Building Permits Building Codes 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 21, 2023

Simpson Strong-Tie , the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has introduced AT-3G, a new, all-weather hybrid-acrylic anchoring adhesive engineered to deliver a faster-curing, high-strength bond for cracked and uncracked concrete and post-installed rebar connections. Pleasanton, Calif.

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Curing Building Codes Structural Systems Building Design 130

BD+C

APRIL 30, 2018

New projects built to California’s CALGreen energy and green building codes are now pre-approved for significant streamlining of fundamental LEED v4 requirements.

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Approvals Building Codes Green Building 63

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

The building journey goes beyond just construction schedules. Experience and track record Professional tiny home builders know specialised construction methods that go beyond regular home building. Their expertise covers unique building techniques, system planning, and tiny house requirements.

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Fire Protection System Installation Building Code Compliance Plumbing Systems Fire Protection Systems 52

CCR Magazine

JULY 7, 2024

standing seam clamps have earned Florida Product Approvals (FPA) for High Velocity and Hurricane Zone (HVHZ)—marking a significant achievement in the rigorous realm of construction product approvals and permitting processes in the U.S. Clamps Earn Florida Product Approvals first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

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Approvals Building Materials Manufacturing Building Permits Building Standards 59

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

It is no secret that buildings make up a significant portion of yearly emissions, and this recognition has led to industry-wide efforts to find new ways to decarbonize and retrofit buildings. Part of this came with a commitment to measuring the embodied carbon of all of their projects within the buildings sector.

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Building Codes Building Materials Building Design Building Standards 130

CCR Magazine

MARCH 3, 2025

The construction industry is shifting toward more efficient project delivery methods, and Design-Build has emerged as one of the most effective approaches. Unlike the traditional design-bid-build process, where design and construction are handled separately, design-build consolidates both under a single contract.

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Building Design Building Permits Quality Control Cost Control 52

BD+C

AUGUST 24, 2020

recently approved the “Residential Infill Project” (RIP) , a package of amendments to the city’s zoning code that legalizes up to four homes on nearly any residential lot and sharply limits building sizes. The city council in Portland, Ore.,

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Zoning Building Codes Approvals 93

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 17, 2023

Abraham Advancements in hurricane building science, continuous code improvements, and the success of code-approved products have made it possible to design more resilient structures in hurricane zones. Myers, is a testament to how far the building and testing industry has come.

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Approvals Building Codes Building Resilience Energy Conservation 52

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 17, 2023

Abraham Advancements in hurricane building science, continuous code improvements, and the success of code-approved products have made it possible to design more resilient structures in hurricane zones. Myers, is a testament to how far the building and testing industry has come.

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Approvals Building Codes Building Resilience Energy Conservation 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2024

Many Architects are embracing the WELL Building Standard (WELL) to address issues of human health and wellness. The importance of incorporating lifestyle into design does not stop at the walls of a building. We must also think about ways to improve design to promote a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle.

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Sustainability Green Building Electrical Systems Site Planning 264

ENR Construction

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Supporters of an updated structural building-design standard, developed by the American Society of Civil Engineers, are breathing a collective sigh of relief after members of the International Code Council voted down an attempt to keep the standard, known as ASCE 7-16, out of the 2018 edition of ICC’s International Building Code and its other (..)

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Building Codes Approvals Building Standards Building Design 64

BD+C

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Initiative 300, passed with about 54% of votes cast, creates a new building code that requires vegetative roof systems or solar panels for most buildings 25,000 sf or larger constructed after Jan.

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Roofing Systems Approvals Green Building Building Codes 61

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 Section 107.3.2

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Building Codes Building Code Compliance Building Permits Permits 40

Wolgast Corporation

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Any commercial building can be built in three easy steps. The approach is easier on building owners so they can concentrate on their business instead of construction – we take care of it all from concept to completion. Often this phase results in a go/no-go decision without a large investment by the client.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 12, 2023

Prepared by PPI’s Building & Construction Division, PPI MS-7 Model Specification for Plastic Piping Materials for Ground Source Geothermal Applications applies to plastic piping materials for open- and closed-loop, horizontal and vertical, direct-buried, and submerged water-based ground-source geothermal heat exchange systems.

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The Pro Builder

AUGUST 18, 2023

In addition, the new incentives can be combined with affordability bonuses offered in the city’s new zoning code and with federal low-income housing tax credits, allowing developers and policy makers to combine multiple programs and funding sources. “We

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Building Permits Permits Government Works Building Codes 130

ENR Construction

AUGUST 14, 2018

to provide a prescriptive path for the construction of hybrid tall-timber buildings. Oregon has become the first state in the U.S.

Building Codes 51

Building Codes Approvals 51

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Unfortunately, the use of exterior-grade waterproofing within interior space has fire- and life-safety code implications that require analysis. If the exterior-grade waterproofing is noncombustible, the fire- and life-safety code analysis is easy. Code requirements relating to fire safety.

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Waterproofing Systems Fire Protection Systems Building Code Compliance Building Codes 105

BDC Network

OCTOBER 28, 2024

John Quaine MFPRO+ Blog Multifamily Housing Affordable Housing Apartments Designers Architects Mid-rise apartment buildings have cropped up at an increasing rate in cities across the U.S. The reason is two-fold: mid-rise apartment buildings are a cost-effective solution for developers and cities need more housing. in recent years.

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