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.

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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.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 15, 2023

May 01, 2023 marked the first day of building safety month 2023, the International Code Council’s (ICC’s) 43rd annual campaign designed to increase awareness of building safety issues in homes, schools, and other global buildings. Photo courtesy International Code Council.

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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

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

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

OCTOBER 17, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Regional Director of Codes and Standards Jonathan Humble, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP – BD+C will conduct a session on “Energy Code Options for Steel Construction” at the Connecticut Architecture Conference + Expo on October 26, 2023 from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.

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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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Construction Dive

JANUARY 5, 2018

In order to ensure that specified building products comply with codes and standards, building code officials should take into account the credentials of accrediting bodies, says Shahin Moinian, P.E., the president of ICC Evaluation Service.

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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.

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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.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 13, 2022

guidance on tornado-resistant design into the model 2024 International Building Code passed the International Code Council’s structural committee by a vote of 14-0. A proposal to incorporate the first U.S.

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BDC Network

JULY 13, 2023

Deep green retrofits: Updating old buildings to new sustainability standards 0 qpurcell Thu, 07/13/2023 - 11:32 Sustainability HOK’s David Weatherhead and Atenor’s Eoin Conroy discuss the challenges and opportunities of refurbishing old buildings to meet modern-day sustainability standards.

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Construction Placements

JULY 6, 2023

Mastering the Blueprint: An Essential Guide to Building Regulations and Standards in India This blog post explores the essentials of building regulations and standards in India, providing a detailed guide for aspiring civil engineers and construction professionals.

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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).

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Specification Product Update

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

With the introduction of the Future Buildings Standard policy and changes to Parts L and F of UK Building Regulations, air source heat pumps (ASHPs) are an increasingly attractive option for heating new builds.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 1, 2024

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is a leading authority and resource worldwide for the development, dissemination, and adoption of its consensus-based standards, technical resources, educational programs, and proven expertise. Among ACI’s processes, standardization stands out as the most rigorous consensus-building method.

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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.

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BD+C

JANUARY 11, 2021

The continued growth of zero energy buildings ( ZEB ) will be driven by commitment from developed and developing economies in pursuing ZEB targets, enforcement of stringent global building codes and standards, and advancements in building technologies.

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Prodyogi

APRIL 22, 2023

Construction laws are a set of standard rules and principles followed to construct any building or structure in the country. In the United States, construction laws cover various aspects of construction projects like building codes, safety regulations, contract laws, environmental regulations, and labor laws.A

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The Pro Builder

MAY 21, 2024

Georgia Gets Its First Passive House csweeney Tue, 05/21/2024 - 13:38 With just one other PHIUS-certified house in the southeastern US, Georgia is the second state to build to the green, zero-carbon standard Georgia just saw the completion of its first certified passive house. We’re really starting to ramp up in the Southeast.”

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Bylt News

JUNE 5, 2023

United States of America – In the United States, buildings are constructed to withstand the usual occurrence of rain, wind, snow, and earthquakes. The abnormal events of gas explosions, vehicle impacts, and uncontrolled building fires are not usually considered by architectures and engineers. The Alfred P. Don” Dusenberry, P.E.,

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ENR Construction

MARCH 6, 2024

analysis estimates buildings that meet the ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2022 in site energy savings compared to those that only meet the 2019 standard. An Energy Dept. 2022 would see an average of 9.8%

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 11, 2023

PhiusCon 2023 Heads to Houston, Texas qpurcell Wed, 10/11/2023 - 11:03 PhiusCon, the leading passive building conference for climate-specific zero energy design, construction, and building science, heads to Houston this November 7-10, 2023. Closing Keynote from Joseph Lstiburek, B.A.Sc., Closing Keynote from Joseph Lstiburek, B.A.Sc.,

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Buildern

APRIL 12, 2023

That world is within your reach today, and the key lies in construction cost codes. In this article, we will delve into the fascinating world of cost codes and explore how they can revolutionize your project management approach. Everything to Know to Get Started with Construction Cost Codes What Is a Cost Code in Construction?

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NH Construction Law

JULY 12, 2022

Every three years the International Code Council updates its building codes, which eventually become the basis for codes adopted by the states. From September of 2019 until now, the 2015 versions have been incorporated into New Hampshire’s state building code, RSA 155-A. That has just changed.

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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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The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

The show home features cutting-edge technologies, the latest in building science principles and best practices, and offers a real-world glimpse into the future of residential building to a higher standard. Though it was no easy task, this year’s build followed a proven process that can be applied to any home at any price point.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 10, 2023

A cover photo of the main page of AISI D250-23, “Thermal Design and Code Compliance Guide for C-Shape Cold-Formed Steel Framing in Building Envelopes.” Designers and builders will find information on the specific thermal properties of materials and elements in a building envelope assembly to comply with a local or state-adopted code.

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BD+C

AUGUST 10, 2021

Department of Energy has issued pre-publication Federal Register notice regarding updated model building energy codes. The 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2019 2019 will increase energy efficiency in residential and commercial buildings, the notice says.

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The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Tight Envelope Air Sealing With Aerobarrier Drives Energy Efficiency and More kcichowicz Mon, 12/11/2023 - 10:35 Case Study Image For 30 years, New Tradition Homes has led the Washington home building market, constructing over 5000 single-family homes. Building to high standards is reflected in the company slogan, ‘We Build Homes for Life!’.

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Stok

AUGUST 28, 2019

Due to their embodied carbon and operational carbon footprints, buildings play a significant role in these efforts, so understanding the impact of legislation on buildings is critical. This directly translates to building energy codes. For example, LEED v4 refers to ASHRAE standard 90.1-2010

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 4, 2023

GAITHERSBURG, Maryland – The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), the world’s leading professional society for fire protection and fire safety engineering, announces its sponsorship of Building Safety Month , a worldwide campaign presented by the International Code Council to promote building safety.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 15, 2023

to set general code standards requiring the reduction of embodied carbon emissions in the design and building process, applicable to both commercial buildings and schools. The code additions are amendments to the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code ( CALGreen ), Part 11, Title 24.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 10, 2024

By creating a statewide off-site construction program based on joint standards created by the International Code Council and the Modular Building Institute, the bill centralizes inspection and plan review of modular projects and helps create a regulatory path for modular home builders.

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

When it comes to building design, the concept of mass walls plays a crucial role in providing structural integrity, energy efficiency, and moisture control. By identifying project specifications early, construction teams can optimize their use of high-performance building materials early project identification.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 17, 2023

City Mayors Push for Changes to Make Converting Office Buildings to Apartments Easier ibush Mon, 07/17/2023 - 11:22 New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., City Mayors Push for Changes to Make Converting Office Buildings to Apartments Easier ibush Mon, 07/17/2023 - 11:22 New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.,

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