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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.
Targets new use cases in advanced controls, district systems, and grid integration.
San Francisco, New York, and Boston head the domestic list.
Aim is to attract emerging technologies for development.
Study recommends integrated strategic planning for best results.
Earth satellite’s orbit variations will lead to sunny-day flooding in the mid-2030s.
Tragedy could prompt upgrades like post-Hurricane Andrew effort.
State hospital association says 2030 deadline should be extended.
Contractors would have to certify that their concrete is in compliance.
Reports recommends whole-life carbon assessments on building projects.
Insurers demand proof of current inspections.
