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NAHB Develops Land Use Resources for Home Builders and Buyers

The Pro Builder

The effect of local land-use policy on housing affordability is not often readily understood by those outside of the home building industry. Zoning and development regulations that make it easier and less costly to build affordable housing are one way to encourage production of such housing.

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Concrete Resources for Civil and Structural Engineers

Civil + Structural Engineer

Ranging from codes and standards to guides, reports, handbooks, and manuals, ACI houses concrete knowledge that engineers can use to design innovative, safe, and lasting structures. Public and in-house seminars are another opportunity to deliver training programs and learning resources for employees, customers, and members.

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UL Canada Seminar Explores NAFS Updates at FGIA Conference

CCR Magazine

In a session sponsored by UL Laboratory Canada , Robert Jutras presented on the impact of Canadian code changes and updated standards at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida. A code change request will be prepared for the NBC 2025 code update in 2027. </p>

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Ruby+ Associates Founder David Ruby Retires After 60+ Year Career 

Civil + Structural Engineer

With an impressive resume of high-profile projects, articles, presentations, and as the author of the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Design Guide #23, “Constructability of Structural Steel Buildings,” Mr. Ruby is a sought-after expert in steel construction.

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Fired-Up Firestopping: CEUs for Code Pros

Halpert Life Safety

FRI, JAN 17, 20258:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST D483 – Fired-Up Firestopping for Electrical, Fire & Building Code Officials – Pino, Halpert, Drucker Credit: 05 – Building, Electrical, Fire Protection, DFS Technical Reciprocal, Electrical Contractor Reciprocal Updated for the 2024 semester.

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Effective Marketing For Diverse Construction Job Categories

Construction Marketing

Mechanical and electrical engineers work on systems within buildings, such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and electrical systems. Electricians Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in buildings and construction sites. Ensure compliance with electrical codes and safety standards.

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Cracking the code of affordable housing

BDC Network

Cracking the code of affordable housing 0 qpurcell Fri, 10/20/2023 - 09:03 Affordable Housing Perkins Eastman's affordable housing projects show how designers can help to advance the conversation of affordable housing. Fang leads a seminar on affordable housing at New York University with Principal Theodore Liebman, a veteran in the field.