Construction Today

AUGUST 2, 2023

Building codes and standards that support resilient infrastructure are more important than ever due to the increasing frequency and severity of disasters and other environmental hazards. Buildings should be built with regard to the surrounding natural areas. Striking this balance is a challenge, but it is possible.

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BD+C

APRIL 1, 2020

Notable meetings pertaining to standards and codes have been canceled or postponed this week due to the Covid-19 virus pandemic. Department of Energy has postponed the National Energy Codes Conference that was scheduled for May 11-13 in Chicago. The event has not been rescheduled as of yet.

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Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 22, 2019

IS stands for Indian standard. Each country possesses their own code book identical to that India contains IS code book for RCC, steel structure. The IS codes includes numerous standards and methodology for construction, raw material used, structural analaysis and other provisions.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Brick dimensions is one of the most crucial parameters that need to be considered during the selection of bricks in order to ensure they fit with.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

The 20% Stretch Code, a new set of standards developed by New Buildings Institute (NBI), offers a tool for accelerating the use of more energy efficient designs in new buildings. The stretch code provides a way for localities to move ahead more quickly with greener standards than they would by simply adopting national building codes.

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Learn Civil Engineering

OCTOBER 18, 2020

What is Indian Standard Code – IS 875 part 1? BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) is an organization that researched and developed the IS Code of practice for structural designs. Let us know about the different parts of the Indian Standard Codes related to IS 875: 1987.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

The release this month of the 2018 edition of the International Green Construction Code marks the first time two sustainability standards developers have joined to foster green buildings and streamline code adoption.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Standard Containers Standard containers, measuring 20 feet and 40 feet, are the most widely used in construction. For more details on standard shipping containers, explore resources in shipping container sales that provide in-depth information on their specifications and uses.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 11, 2023

The content of ICC/THIA Standard 1215: Design, Construction, Inspection and Regulation of Tiny Houses for Permanent Occupancy will continue to cover tiny houses used for permanent occupancy on a foundation or on wheels as addressed in the IRC.

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Contractor Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2017

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) has released the 2018 edition of the National Standard Plumbing Code Illustrated (NSPC).

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The Constructor

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

Pile foundations are needed under following circumstances: When top layers of soil are highly compressible for it to support structural loads through.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 15, 2023

4 Standardized Terms, Definitions, and Data Architecture All cost data should be include industry standard terms and definitions written in plain English, without the excessive use of abbreviations or acronyms. Line item tasks should also have an associated expanded and unique CSI MasterFormat coding.

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The Constructor

JULY 9, 2019

Pile foundation is a long or slender column that is constructed from materials like reinforced concrete or steel. It is a type of deep foundation.

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Cassell Construction Estimating

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Intorducing The New Sage Estimating To Vista Exporting Tool Quickly convert your sage estimates into a viewpoint vista project management budget Works with the sage estimating versions 9.8

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

The Marin County, California Low Carbon Concrete Code was the first in the nation to address the negative environmental externalities of concrete when it added a mandatory low carbon concrete specification to the Marin County Building Code.

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The Constructor

JUNE 19, 2016

I need to refer to the Civil International Standard where is given the minimum distance that shall be kept to install or grout any structure from.

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Contractor Magazine

AUGUST 17, 2017

RESNET is partnering with the International Code Council (ICC) to develop a national consensus standard for the rating of a home’s water efficiency, the Water Rating Index.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Earthquake resistant building design guidelines are provided by set of Indian Standard codes (IS Codes). After observing Indian earthquakes for.

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Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

The IAPMO Group is pleased to welcome back Hugo Aguilar, who will lead a newly combined Codes and Standards department as Vice President.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 3, 2023

The Inefficiencies of the Latest Energy Code rbinsacca Sat, 06/03/2023 - 06:00 It’s no secret that homes built to contemporary energy codes are considerably more energy efficient than older homes, especially those built before the turn of the century. But the 2021 IECC has yielded some inefficient outcomes.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 13, 2022

guidance on tornado-resistant design into the model 2024 International Building Code passed the International Code Council’s structural committee by a vote of 14-0. A proposal to incorporate the first U.S.

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BD+C

APRIL 10, 2014

The compilation ASTM Standards in Building Codes contains more than 1,300 ASTM construction specifications, practices and test methods, and is now available in DVD and online. The document contains the ASTM Building Codes compiled from the Annual Book of ASTM Standards. Codes Codes and Standards'

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The Constructor

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Tests on building lime are conducted in laboratory as per Indian Standard, IS 6932-1973 for quality and composition of lime suitable as a building.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

Guidelines for the construction of concrete foundations can be obtained from Building Codes such as American Concrete Institute and Indian Standards,

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Learn Civil Engineering

AUGUST 16, 2021

What is IS 10262 code? IS 10262-2019 is a comprehensive code for standard and high-performance concrete mix designs. Guidelines for proportioning raw materials for concrete to achieve the desired strength are provided in this IS Code. IS 10262 (2019) is […].

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

There’s no question that mining has been made safer over the years, but mines are still one of the most hazardous places to work. The causes can be numerous, from explosive dust and toxic gases to collapse of mine shafts, and the consequences severe, with thousands of fatalities each year.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Unfortunately, the use of exterior-grade waterproofing within interior space has fire- and life-safety code implications that require analysis. If the exterior-grade waterproofing is noncombustible, the fire- and life-safety code analysis is easy. Code requirements relating to fire safety. and 10.2.7.4)

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BD+C

JANUARY 31, 2013

The California Building Standards Commission adopted the new 2013 state standards code that includes new energy code provisions, accessibility standards, green building and water use modifications.The 2013 code includes: read more.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 3, 2021

With more than 24,000 green building incentives across the country, most for above code building, the 179D tax deduction has been among the most valuable. And the energy efficiency standards are updated, “(c) UPDATE OF STANDARDS. (1) 1) ASHRAE STANDARDS. The term ‘Reference Standard 90.1’

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BD+C

JULY 20, 2023

Additionally, because national building codes do not currently address security, it is possible to use products that are either not effective or violate egress and accessibility requirements. These concerns make standardizing safer school design practices a crucial step in creating more secure learning environments.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

MARCH 17, 2015

Several leading associations that develop codes and standards to create green buildings are collaborating to align the International Green Construction Code (or IgCC), ANSI/ASHRAE/IES/USGBC Standard 189.1 The initiative is being welcomed by code officials, architects, engineers and contractors. frontpage'

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Supporters of an updated structural building-design standard, developed by the American Society of Civil Engineers, are breathing a collective sigh of relief after members of the International Code Council voted down an attempt to keep the standard, known as ASCE 7-16, out of the 2018 edition of ICC’s International Building Code and its other (..)

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 1, 2019

The 2018 International Green Construction Code was released on November 8, 2018 but more than a year later, it has not been adopted anywhere. Many code officials have concluded the 2018 IgCC is not a good building code, green or otherwise. It has been widely characterized as an unbuildable code.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Codes and standards are living documents, continually revised and refreshed to address changing requirements and emerging technologies. Commonly,

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 5, 2017

Standard for the Design of High Performance Green Buildings Except Low Rise Residential Buildings. Standards produced by ASHRAE are consensus documents developed and published to define minimum values of acceptable performance. It is Project Committee members that are responsible for standards preparation. ASHRAE Standard 90.1

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Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

CNC machining is a manufacturing method where written code controls the machinery and tools. The code contains the entire machining process from start to finish, and the machinery follows the same set of instructions repeatedly, producing consistently accurate parts. Without these codes, CNC machining will be useless.

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BD+C

JUNE 12, 2023

While several states are taking the next steps to standardize safer school design, most of the proposed or passed laws focus on hardening the building’s exterior. While these updates to state building codes can contribute to safer school design, they are just one layer within those guidelines. But what more can be done?

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