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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.
Local governments lose influence on creating new energy efficiency rules.
Would apply to appliance, equipment efficiency and reduce water use.
Tax hikes for beach replenishment offer temporary solution.
Firm aims to reach goal on all designs by 2030.
Segregated neighborhoods and car-centric cities may not adapt to the European model.
Strategy uses more targeted approach to invest in low-income areas.
Existing stations will not be allowed to add more pumps.
Rising materials costs and supply shortages threaten economic recovery, housing starts.
Proposed Bay State mandate modeled on California’s.
Legislation calls for ‘Innovation Zones’ that could become smart cities.
