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>

Approvals 59

Approvals Building Materials Manufacturing Building Permits Building Standards 59

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.

Approvals 52

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.

Approvals 52

Approvals Building Codes Building Resilience Energy Conservation 52

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Gov’t Code 2269.401. This policy applies only to a facility that is a building, the design and construction of which is governed by accepted building codes, or a structure or land, whether improved or unimproved, that is associated with a building. Gov’t Code 2269.402. Gov’t Code 2269.403.

Contracts 591

Contracts Building Codes Public Works Government Works 591

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.

Building Codes 98

Building Codes Building Permits Inspection Government Works 98

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.

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 264

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Building Materials Manufacturing Building Codes Building Materials 264

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Laminators Incorporated received notice from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations indicating that the application for Florida Product Approval (FPA) has been approved for the 2023 Florida Building Code (FBC).

Wall Systems 40

Wall Systems Approvals Building Code Compliance Building Codes 40

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.

Green Building 130

Green Building Building Standards Building Code Compliance Building Codes 130

Construction Dive

JANUARY 29, 2019

The 21-story Milwaukee project demonstrates that mass timber allowances in the next edition of the International Building Code could see more wood high-rise proposals approved across U.S.

Building Codes 335

Building Codes Approvals 335

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.

Approvals 52

Approvals Building Permits Building Code Compliance Permits 52

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.

Approvals 108

Approvals Building Codes 108

Construction News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Three building-control firms have been sanctioned after failing to comply with the Approved Inspectors Code of Conduct.

Building Controls 69

Building Controls Building Codes Approvals 69

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.

Building Codes 130

Building Codes Building Materials Building Design Building Standards 130

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

Building Codes 40

Building Codes Building Code Compliance Building Permits Permits 40

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.

Building Codes 56

Building Codes Approvals 56

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.

Building Codes 107

Building Codes Building Controls Building Materials Construction Management 107

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.

Building Codes 76

Building Codes Approvals 76

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.

Curing 130

Curing Building Codes Structural Systems Building Design 130

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.

Building Automation 264

Building Automation Lean Construction Building Optimization Building Codes 264

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.

Approvals 133

Approvals Energy Efficiency Building Codes Green Building 133

UK Construction Blog

AUGUST 1, 2024

The post Key Services Offered by Assent Building Control appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Assent Building Control provides various services to ensure construction projects comply with regulations and run smoothly. Their expertise covers various aspects, from understanding building codes to managing project approvals.

Building Controls 57

Building Controls Fire Protection System Installation Building Code Compliance Safety Regulations 57

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.

Approvals 63

Approvals Building Codes Green Building 63

Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Photo courtesy Richard Barone By Richard Barone Over the past several decades, plastic has been increasingly used in the construction industry, and with more plastics in buildings, the International Building Code (IBC) has updated its requirements to address the flammability of these plastics. thermal barrier code requirements.

Building Code Compliance 64

Building Code Compliance Building Codes Building Materials Approvals 64

Safti First

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Instead of design limitations due to code, applications, lead time or budget, you now have expanded design possibilities. This means our glass is thinner, lighter, and offers superior thermal performance—critical factors as energy codes become more stringent across the country. Together, we can build a safer, more beautiful world.

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Building Code Compliance Building Codes Wall Systems 52

BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Navigating the intricacies of code compliance and authorities having jurisdiction 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/19/2024 - 12:02 Codes and Standards The construction of a building entails navigating through a maze of regulations, permits, and codes. Ensuring proposals are in line with local codes and regulations is essential.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Building Codes Building Permits Safety Regulations 52

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.

Piping Installation 130

Piping Installation Building Products Distribution Building Materials Building Codes 130

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

Building Permits 130

Building Permits Permits Government Works Building Codes 130

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.

Schedule Management 127

Schedule Management Building Design Building Materials Manufacturing Building Permits 127

Extranet Evolution

AUGUST 8, 2023

It also talks of “approved planning data software” (clause 82). When important data can be collected in a more standardised way, it can “be processed more easily, analysed more effectively, and reused to build more sophisticated digital tools now and in the future.”

Environmental Consulting 95

Environmental Consulting Approvals Government Works Public Works 95

Contractors Liability Blog

AUGUST 19, 2024

Check with your local city or county office, such as the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government or the Louisville Metro Department of Codes & Regulations, for specific requirements. Electricians: The Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings, and Construction (HBC) issues electrical licenses.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Safety Regulations Insurance Management Building Permits 52

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 14, 2024

Griffin Electric is providing installation work on this new, 7-story mixed-use apartment building, which is expected to reach completion this Fall. Totaling approximately 287,000-sf, this new luxury building will consist of 209 apartments, with the first two levels designated for parking, retail space, and amenities.

Electrical Wiring Installation 95

Electrical Wiring Installation Electrical Systems Roofing Systems Project Management Consulting 95

Contractors Liability Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

In Maine, general contractors don’t need a state license, but certain building trades like electricians, plumbers, and several others do have specific licensing requirements. Building Codes Contractors must comply with the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code (MUBEC) and any local building codes.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Safety Regulations Land Use Regulations General Contracting 52

BD+C

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

The California Building Standards Commission recently approved emergency regulations enhancing the California Building Code (CBC) balcony and walking surface construction requirements.

Approvals 40

Approvals Building Commissioning Building Codes Building Standards 40

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

By Luke Carothers The United States has seen a slow, but growing adoption of mass timber as a building material over the last decade. From a building and operational standpoint, mass timber is typically prefabricated, which reduces inefficiencies in the construction process–leading to less money spent on things like labor and fuel.

Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Building Codes Sustainability 130

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.,

Zoning 93

Zoning Building Codes Approvals 93

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

and providing greater flexibility when using bond financing to build or preserve LIHTC properties. Extend the 100% bonus depreciation, increase the maximum amount a tax-payer may expense under Section 179 of the tax code , and increase the threshold for information reporting on Forms 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC. County of El Dorado , Calif.,

Land Use Regulations 130

Land Use Regulations Health Regulations Building Codes Safety Regulations 130

Civil Digital

MAY 18, 2023

Town and city planners, who work in the field of urban planning, are responsible for managing planning permission regulations and approval. This application requirement is intended to prevent builders from breaking the regulations outlined in the building code.

Building Codes 52

Building Codes Approvals Project Management 52