Building Codes Energy Efficiency Fire Protection Systems 
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.
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.
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CCR Magazine
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Fire safety is an integral part of modern construction design, influencing not only building materials and layouts but also regulatory compliance and overall safety standards. These innovations are transforming how buildings are designed, emphasizing the importance of prevention, containment, and evacuation strategies.
CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
It easily detects energy inefficiencies caused by poor insulation or leakage. This state-of-the-art technology saves considerable costs and promotes efficient energy use. Track leakage points: Find where conditioned air seeps out, reducing work efficiency. Combine it with a blower door test for best results.
CCR Magazine
MARCH 24, 2025
The National Electrical Code (NEC) sets the rules for electrical work in commercial buildings across the United States. New rules focus on things like energy efficiency, improved safety measures, and renewable energy integration. Energy storage has also become a priority. Lets break it down.
Construction Specifier
AUGUST 1, 2023
The brise soleil system, found in modernist L.A. Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX’s) project, Midfield Satellite Concourse (MSC) South, will feature brise soleil—a solar shading feature on the concourse’s facade—which will help it achieve passive cooling and energy conservation.
Stok
AUGUST 28, 2019
Coverage of fires blazing in unprecedented proportions in the Amazon forests of Brazil has ignited a discussion around the importance of government policies to drive widescale climate change mitigation. This directly translates to building energy codes. And, the result of this baseline?
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