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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.
Post-1960 offices present ventilation, daylighting, and other challenges.
New features include Python Plugin features and additional tabular reporting options.
Builders advised to stock up to deal with shortages.
Energy performance beats conventionally built by 32% to 58%.
Crackdown on tax, insurance, and workers’ comp malfeasance.
Hundreds of facilities in 33 countries could begin recycling PVs.
Focus is on energy generation, but building efficiency also plays a role.
Focus on grid-interactive buildings; Energy Star expansion; new targets for energy, water reduction.
Growing concern that PV industry is dependent on work camps in China.
Allow customers better control of circuits; utilities can better manage demand.