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Construction Dive
OCTOBER 4, 2018
Some changes to the commonwealth's code, which are based on the 2015 version of the International Building Code, were adopted in full, while others were approved with some deletions or revisions.
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Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
The unified green building code — which addresses topics such as energy efficiency, water safety, land use, site development and building performance — is meant to make it easier for jurisdictions and contractors.
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Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Risk is growing from flooding and wildfires, said National Institute of Building Sciences panelists, and builders are relying on outdated guidance.
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The Pro Builder
AUGUST 30, 2024
Converting nonresidential buildings into multifamily units increases the number of attainable homes in a community, and building codes play a critical role in that process
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Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Construction-heavy states that lack the latest energy-efficiency codes are among the focus areas for this round of federal funding, a U.S. Department of Energy official said.
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Construction Dive
OCTOBER 6, 2023
The proposal could have reduced energy use 30% across the state, saving residents and businesses more than $170 million, one proponent reported.
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Construction Dive
MARCH 26, 2019
The modernization brings the city in line with international standards and gives contractors more options for building materials and technologies.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The International Code Council will provide expertise and solutions for governments and the building sector to help address the changing climate Washington D.C. – The work of the International Code Council and similar organizations is to spotlight the need to incorporate the buildings and construction sector in climate discussions.
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Construction Dive
APRIL 17, 2019
The International Code Council's copyright suit claims damages to its revenue model. The startup says its searchable platform gives users "free, unfettered access" to law.
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Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
Subcontractors make most of the violations that inspectors uncover, so it's important to know what to look for.
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Construction Dive
APRIL 15, 2020
Some building departments have been forced by the outbreak to introduce technology to their process, the International Code Council says, and those that have will continue using this method of inspection after the health crisis.
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Civil Engineer Blog
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
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.
Construction Dive
JULY 9, 2024
The code update will affect the definition of a major building and how many permits a superintendent can be involved with at one time, according to former DOB assistant commissioner Peter Amato.
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Construction Placements
JUNE 2, 2024
Building Inspections: Careers in Building Inspection and Code Enforcement Discover the vital roles of building inspectors and code enforcement officers in ensuring construction safety and compliance. Learn about career paths, certifications, and industry trends.
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Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Building codes — not capabilities or design — are holding the technology back, according to a Buro Happold executive.
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Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Buildings constructed under older codes were one factor that helped last month’s fires spread quickly, a new report found.
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Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
The University of Washington’s (UW’s) Health Sciences and Education Building (HSEB) in Seattle features a sustainable structural system with cross-laminated timber (CLT), steel, and concrete. The system impacted Seattle Building Code, which previously did not have provisions for hybrid mass timber structures.
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The Pro Builder
AUGUST 28, 2024
Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced over $240 million in grants to 19 state and local governments to adopt and implement advanced energy-efficient building codes. The funding is also part of the Justice40 Initiative, which ensures that 40% of these benefits reach disadvantaged communities.
Construction Dive
JUNE 23, 2023
The vote to shut off power follows several failures to meet building codes and zoning ordinances, according to a county commission meeting.
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Fourteen proposed code changes that would expand tall wood construction in the U.S. survived the International Code Council's recent public comment hearing for consideration in the 2021 edition of the International Building Code.
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Construction Dive
OCTOBER 6, 2023
ESG software, a waste-battling robot and a building code library were among the wares on display at the largest green building conference in the world.
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Construction Dive
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Targeted incentives and building code changes can support the transition to more climate-friendly building materials, say research, advocacy and industry groups.
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Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Researchers are developing algorithms that help computers automate the review of a building's design model, compare it with city and state building codes and flag any violations, for example.
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.
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Construction Dive
JANUARY 19, 2018
Building more resilient structures and ones to higher-than-required building codes could create as many as 87,000 new jobs.
New Civil Engineer
DECEMBER 22, 2023
To fortify fire safety measures for those using rental buildings, and further mitigate fire risks on construction sites, the Fire… The post Understanding fire protection: are your buildings up to code? appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Civil Engineer Blog
JULY 14, 2024
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.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JANUARY 25, 2024
Coming to the new 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) LAS VEGAS – Today, the Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI) announced the launch of its Stronger Standards, Exceptional Structures campaign, in preparation for the release of the new 2024 International Residential Code (IRC). The newly added Section R506.2—Post-tensioned
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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.” Provide, for new single-family buildings, benefit-cost ratios from 2 times to over 6 times, making a strong financial argument for adoption. population across 15 states, the U.S.
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The Pro Builder
APRIL 12, 2024
As an ANSI-approved standard, the NGBS is subject to periodic review and updates in light of advances in building codes, technologies, and other developments. Find out more Codes + Standards Green Projects Resilient Construction Energy Efficiency Codes + Standards Anyone interested is eligible to submit comments.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
In the latest Green Builder Media webinar, renowned code expert Shaunna Mozingo will explore the evolving code and regulatory landscape. She will provide an overview of the 2021 IECC for residential buildings and address where industry professionals and homeowners should focus for maximum energy cost savings. Lake City, Colo.
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The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 28, 2023
At the same time, the construction industry is contending with its own set of challenges regarding workforce availability, jobsite safety, building quality, lack of materials, and building sustainability. Additionally, building in a controlled setting can reduce material waste, providing both environmental and cost benefits.
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JULY 17, 2019
UpCodes adds access to new building codes and other regulations for its subscribers, but not everyone agrees as to how the tech startup goes about it, especially the International Code Council.
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Construction Dive
OCTOBER 10, 2019
Questions about codes' and building materials' roles in fire safety were addressed by experts at the Construct conference.
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The Pro Builder
JANUARY 5, 2024
Virginia Becomes First State to Adopt Offsite Construction Standards qpurcell Fri, 01/05/2024 - 09:17 The Commonwealth of Virginia has approved the adoption of ICC/MBI Standards 1200 and 1205 as a part of their adoption package of the International Code Council ’s suite of 2021 International Codes.
The Pro Builder
MAY 29, 2024
Black Buffalo Hits Print on First Internationally Code Compliant 3D-Printed Home qpurcell Wed, 05/29/2024 - 08:16 Black Buffalo 3D has broken ground in Fort Worth’s Southside community with its pilot LoMa 3D-printed home at 100 W. Black Buffalo 3D-printed home building process.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 22, 2024
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.
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Co-sponsored by NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials, the primary purpose of this program is to educate on ACI CODE-440.11-22 ACI CODE-440.11-22 ACI CODE-440.11-22 22 and the application of Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) reinforced concrete in the construction industry.
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Construction Dive
AUGUST 30, 2018
The International Code Council will decide this fall whether to support construction of timber buildings up to 18 stories high amid an industry tug of war on the safety of tall wood structures versus concrete or steel.
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The Pro Builder
JUNE 3, 2023
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. But the 2021 IECC has yielded some inefficient outcomes.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 17, 2024
The International Code Council has for the first time added a section on tornado resilience to the 2024 version of the International Building Code.
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.
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 3, 2023
He also provided expertise as chair of the Ratings, Codes, and Standards Committee (2006-2023) and chair of the CRRC Standards Committee (2008-2021).
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 22, 2023
Disproportionate collapse is a failure where one component of a building leads the collapse of the building. ASCE’s newest standard, Standard for Mitigation of Disproportionate Collapse Potential in Buildings and Other Structures , ASCE/SEI 76-23, provides a consensus perspective for mitigating this type of collapse. Reston, Va.
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