Building Codes Building Resilience Energy Conservation 
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.
Construction Daily News
JANUARY 25, 2025
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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Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 1, 2023
Beyond their strength, HSS also contributes to sustainable and resilient practices. Their use supports the circular economy, reduces strain on supply chains and conserves finite resources. Retrofitting existing structures to meet updated codes is critical to improving community resilience. Approximately 1.5
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.
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.”
Construction Today
AUGUST 2, 2023
Building codes and standards that support resilient infrastructure are more important than ever due to the increasing frequency and severity of disasters and other environmental hazards. Buildings should be built with regard to the surrounding natural areas. Striking this balance is a challenge, but it is possible.
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 31, 2022
As the continued effects of climate change place greater demands on the built environment, adequate insulation has increasingly become a central element in evaluating a building’s resiliency and thermal efficiency. It is estimated that Americans currently spend more than $200 billion annually on energy bills.
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