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The Federal Emergency Management Agency recently sent a letter to officials in Lee County, Florida alleging that hundreds of homes were rebuilt in violation of the agency’s rules following Hurricane Ian. The letter provoked a sharp backlash as homeowners struggle to rebuild following the devastating 2022 storm that destroyed a large swath of the county.
The Canadian Province of British Columbia is updating its building code to expand the use of mass timber in building construction. The code will allow for encapsulated mass-timber construction (EMTC) buildings as tall as 18 stories for residential and office buildings, an increase from the previous 12-story limit.
The American Institute of Steel Construction and the Steel Joist Institute recently released a comprehensive roof design guide addressing rain loads and ponding. Design Guide 40, Rain Loads and Ponding provides guidance for designing roof systems to avoid or resist water accumulation and any resulting instability.
Tacoma, Wash., recently initiated a study to find ways to increase building material reuse through deconstruction and salvage. The city council unanimously voted to direct the city manager to investigate deconstruction options and estimate costs.
New board aims to increase diversity in the membership association.
New study could increase momentum to ban fossil fuels in new buildings.
Highest rated U.K. buildings are less efficient than lower rated ones.
Top 10 states plus D.C. certified more than 247 million gross square feet.
Governor signs bill to form advisory council that will propose policy changes.
Following COVID uncertainty in 2020, the industry recovered, but still lags 2019 levels.
Will focus on energy efficiency and electrification across the buildings sector.
Will be used to address energy use, emissions, traffic, parking, noise, and emergency management.
Compares projected costs and energy usage for all HVAC systems and hot water consumption.
Could make rooftop solar panels unaffordable for most customers.
