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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.
Projects include new General Assembly Building, outpatient facility at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Will accelerate pace of lead service line replacement.
Some communities will have 90% of their affordable housing at risk.
Nearly 23% of employees will work from outside of offices.
CROSSWALK web service accesses standards specific to projects from feasibility to turnover.
One-stop-shop for information associated with technology validations in buildings.
Directs defense, agriculture secretaries to review potential for wood frame construction on defense building projects.
Rule would apply to projects on lots sized 20,000 sf or larger.
Building owners can invest in new technology with no upfront cost.
Buildings reopened after extended pandemic closure are at risk.
