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Building Codes

Civil Engineer Blog

Building codes are a set of rules that must be followed to satisfy the minimum acceptable levels of safety for buildings and non-building structures. The objective of building codes is to ensure the health, safety and protection of the public when it comes to the construction and occupancy of buildings.

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Adapting to Regulatory Changes: Navigating New Building Codes in 2025

Construction Daily News

And with a new year comes new codes that can muddy the waters even further. To help in this regard, keep reading as we explore some of the most effective strategies for adapting to new building codes in 2025. Look for updated IBC codes in the days and weeks to come. Regulations can differ widely across the nation.

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ACI Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete Review

Civil Engineer Blog

Source : Wikipedia) Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete Book Description The “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete” (“Code”) covers the […] The post ACI Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete Review first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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How Construction Business Owners Can Overcome Digital Hurdles

Contractor Bookkeeping

From project management software to drones and Building Information Modeling (BIM), construction business owners leverage these tools to enhance productivity, improve safety, and boost profitability. you can use our promo code YEAREND40.

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Building Code Approval for Superadobe!

Natural Building

This is a major accomplishment as the report and supplemental testing data will reassure building departments of the compliance of SuperAdobe with the International Building Code. The post Building Code Approval for Superadobe! appeared first on Natural Building Blog.

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MBMA Welcomes Four New Members 

Civil + Structural Engineer

CLEVELAND, OHIO – www.mbma.com : The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) is pleased to welcome four new associate members to its ranks: Innovative Clean Energy LLC , the International Accreditation Service (IAS) , Robert Sage Careers, LLC, and SWD Urethane.

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Cochise County, Arizona, May Mandate Building Codes

Natural Building

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.