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2024 International Energy Conservation Code Will Use a New Development Process

Pro Builder

Development of the 2024 national model energy code is well underway, and the process for this cycle differs significantly from previous cycles. The International Code Council (ICC) oversees the development of building codes that regulate how buildings are constructed, including the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).

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Minimizing Waste and Improving Construction Productivity

Building Information Management

Life-cycle cost vs. first-cost focus. BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment with a focus upon total cost of ownership throughout all “construction” phases. Performance and value-based vs. low-bid. BIM is NOT about design.

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Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)

Building Information Management

Federal Management Regulation – FMR, For Real Property. Alteration” means remodeling, improving, extending, or making other changes to a facility, exclusive of maintenance repairs that are preventive in nature. Occupants of facilities under the custody and control of Federal agencies must—. (a)

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Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)

Building Information Management

Federal Management Regulation – FMR, For Real Property. Alteration” means remodeling, improving, extending, or making other changes to a facility, exclusive of maintenance repairs that are preventive in nature. Occupants of facilities under the custody and control of Federal agencies must—. (a)

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Five strategic trends for construction in EMEA in 2023

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Europe driving the decarbonisation agenda While decarbonisation remains on everyone’s minds as an admirable objective, it’s certainly crucial to bear in mind that more stringent regulations are on the way, in the EU at least.