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How Zoning Impacts Housing Development

The Pro Builder

million homes—some jurisdictions have updated zoning codes and improved planning processes to increase the amount of land where residential developments are allowed and make it more efficient to build. To address the housing shortage—estimated at 4.5

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Building Codes and Regulations: Ensuring Compliance in Construction Projects

Building Radar

Adhering to building codes and regulations is crucial for ensuring safety, quality, and legal compliance in construction industry. What Are Building Codes and Regulations? Building codes are a set of standards designed to ensure the safety and quality of construction. Importance of Compliance 1.

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Public Comment Period Opens for National Green Building Standard Updates

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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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North Dakota county cuts power on $1.9B data center project

Construction Dive

The vote to shut off power follows several failures to meet building codes and zoning ordinances, according to a county commission meeting.

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Considerations When Specifying in Extreme Weather Zones

BD+C

Considerations When Specifying in Extreme Weather Zones 1 kcichowicz Fri, 03/31/2023 - 06:29 Voice of the Brand Why Choose an IMP in an Extreme Weather Zone? Steven Huck, District Sales Manager at CENTRIA Why Choose an IMP in an Extreme Weather Zone? Thermal imaging shows cold bands at those transitions when IMPs are not used.

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The Inefficiencies of the Latest Energy Code

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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. per month in Climate Zone 2 (see map below) and $0.92

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Prefab ADUs: A Rising Trend in Affordable Housing and Off-Site Construction Solutions

The Pro Builder

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.