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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.
Funds allotted for updated code implementation, construction technology, K-12 efficiency programs.
Analysis shows significant number of green bond properties become less efficient.
Hazard analysis includes natural disasters and government response categories.
Council on Public Contracting Reform to have contractor representation.
Contractor trade group supports government investment, tax incentives to reduce carbon footprints.
Efficiency advocates focusing more on local code amendments.
2021 IECC offers 9.4% site energy savings.
Provides lifecycle map and an approach for incorporating digital twins.
Personal injury suits could be brought decades after substantial completion.
Designing wood buildings to optimize recovery of materials for disassembly aids carbon sequestration.
