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Looking ahead to 2024 and beyond, two pivotal changes in federal construction labor dynamics are likely to exacerbate increasing construction labor costs, according to Gordian's Samuel Giffin.
The International Code Council stripped out provisions from the 2024 update to the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) that would have included beefed up circuitry for hooking up electric appliances and car chargers.
Denver’s e-bike voucher program that helps citizens pay for e-bikes, a component of the city’s carbon reduction plan, has proven extremely popular with residents. Earlier this year, Denver’s effort to get residents to swap some motor vehicle trips for bike trips ran out of vouchers in less than 10 minutes after the program opened to online applications.
Builders cite high home prices for opposition.
New projects stymied by utility resistance and legislative restrictions.
Energy hog buildings at risk for becoming stranded assets.
More likely to occur due to more tight timescales imposed upon third parties engaged in design.
Provides details on how to identify, choose, and implement technology.
Smart building tech is a new avenue for criminals.
City aims to increase housing as projections point to sharp population increase.
More likely to occur due to more tight timescales imposed upon third parties engaged in design.
Update affects around 250,000 commercial real estate transactions a year.
Addresses advanced standards to reduce energy consumption and GHG emissions.