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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.
Appeals process nixed requirement for residential electrification readiness.
Organization assesses sustainability performance of real estate and infrastructure portfolios and assets.
Contributes toward LEED v.4.0 and v.4.1 materials and resources requirements.
Concept aims for car-free living.
Berkeley Lab examines results of commissioning across building types.
Advocates envision idle offices re-zoned to alleviate housing crisis.
American Concrete Institute document contains guidance on codes for structural concrete.
Golden State voters reject Proposition 21.
Investors would be tapped for damages on such cases.
Goal is to identify high-impact areas for application in design and construction.
