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2018 will be a Year for New Green Building Standards, Codes and Rating Systems

Green Building Law Update

2018 will be a watershed year in the course of green building standards, codes and rating systems. Earlier versions of these green building standards, codes and rating systems were largely written in silos by partisans. In 2018 there will be new versions of LEED, ASHARE 189.1, IgCC, ICC 700, Green Globes and. and abroad.

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The foundation of resilience. A look at building codes and standards. By Joe Sollod 

Construction Today

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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Standards and codes meetings halted, postponed

BD+C

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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Indian Standard Code – IS 875 part 1, IS 875 part 2 and IS 875 part 3

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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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ICC Initiates Standards Process to Update Tiny House Requirements

Pro Builder

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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Low Carbon Concrete for the First Time Required by Law

Green Building Law Update

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. Current green building programs actually encourage the use of concrete.

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The Versatility Of Shipping Containers In Modern Construction

Construction Marketing

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.