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With Climate Events on the Rise, Material Selection is Critical for Long-term Resilience

Civil + Structural Engineer

While sustainable construction aims to reduce environmental impact by using eco-friendly materials, minimizing waste, and promoting energy efficiency, resilience focuses on a building’s ability to withstand natural disasters without significant damage. Steel framing also maintains its fire-resistant properties over time.

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Dominion Energy Compliance Simplified with 2024 ISNetworld® Partnership

Safety Services Company

Dominion Energy compliance is now more accessible, thanks to their partnership with ISNetworld. This collaboration underscores Dominion Energys dedication to upholding safety, reliability, and efficiency across its operations. Who Is Dominion Energy?

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Virginia Becomes First State to Adopt Offsite Construction Standards

The Pro Builder

This underscores the Commonwealth’s commitment and leadership in establishing uniformity in offsite construction regulation. Offsite construction can also support jurisdictions in achieving their goals of sustainability and jobsite safety.

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Mace makes case for retrofit over demolition

Construction Enquirer

Others include providing more clarity on energy efficiency regulations for commercial buildings, reviewing retrofit funding allocations for the public sector and exploring new fiscal incentives around the reuse or recycling of materials in the built environment.

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Fire Safety Solutions Shaping the Future of Construction Design

CCR Magazine

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. The Role of Fire-Resistant Materials One of the most significant advancements in fire safety is the development and widespread use of fire-resistant materials.

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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. states, residential off-site construction projects are regulated at the state level. Plan Review and Inspections of ADUs In 38 U.S.

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Bridging the Gap in NDT-E Deck Inspection

Civil + Structural Engineer

A Key to Bridge Longevity: Maintaining Serviceability Serviceability is an important consideration for bridge inspectors, as it can be a leading indicator of potential safety hazards. NDT-E helps confirm the serviceability and structural integrity of structural concrete bridges, protecting the infrastructure and human safety.