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The Durability Debate
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The Durability Debate
By Kim Phelan

An entirely new engineering discipline will rise out of the current confusion over... More

Tags: Codes and Standards, Asset Management, Engineering, Infrastructure Imperative, Infrastructure Imperative Speakers
The Top Five Political Issues Affecting Builders
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The Top Five Political Issues Affecting Builders
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence

From tariffs to taxes, these politically charged topics impact building pros... More

Tags: Water Conservation, Tax Reform Bill, Tariff, NAHB, Codes and Standards
Dissecting the Code, Part 7 - Why Buildings Are Still Energy Hogs (Hint: It Involves Architects)
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Dissecting the Code, Part 7 - Why Buildings Are Still Energy Hogs (Hint: It Involves Architects)
By Wanda Lau

Architecture firms that truly function as sustainable design practices are more... More

Tags: Podcasts, Building Performance, Sustainability, Codes and Standards, Green Standards
Code Override: States and Cities Press Ahead on Efficiency Standards
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Code Override: States and Cities Press Ahead on Efficiency Standards
By Alice Liao

On the energy front, all may not be lost with the Trump administration's... More

Tags: U.S. Conference of Mayors, Green Building United, Eco Edge, William Fay, Michael Fink
What Does 100-Year Service Life Really Mean? Right Now, It’s Anybody’s Guess.
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What Does 100-Year Service Life Really Mean? Right Now, It’s Anybody’s Guess.
By Kim Phelan

In the absence of consensus-based standards, are we unwittingly engaged in mass... More

Tags: Technology, Infrastructure Projects, Codes and Standards, Administration, Infrastructure Imperative
Building Code Review Software: Feasible or Far-Fetched?
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Building Code Review Software: Feasible or Far-Fetched?
By Michael Kilkelly

Automating the laborious and often maligned process may save time and resources,... More

Tags: Gary Dunger, KPF, UpCodes, Smartreview Inc., BIM
A+ Session: Insulation Fire Performance: Innovation that Delivers
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A+ Session: Insulation Fire Performance: Innovation that Delivers

Kingspan is breaking new ground in fire performance with its advanced hybrid core... More

Tags: Codes and Standards, Brent Trenga, Fire Safety, Andrew Wilson, Insulation
A+ Session: Planning for Water
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A+ Session: Planning for Water

Unforeseen climate changes are causing weather phenomena like never before. In... More

Tags: Stephen Luoni, Assoc. AIA, University of Arkansas Community Design Center, Planning, Codes and Standards, Carol Ross Barney, FAIA
Infill Redevelopment, a Long Game Perfect for Architects
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Infill Redevelopment, a Long Game Perfect for Architects
By Edward Keegan

Turning around the abundance of vacant buildings and lots into thriving sites... More

Tags: Tim Swanson, Community Projects, Rahm Emanuel, Architecture, Monica Chadha
IES and AVIXA Team To Publish Lighting Standard for Videoconferencing
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IES and AVIXA Team To Publish Lighting Standard for Videoconferencing
By Elizabeth Donoff

The standard provides lighting parameters and performance criteria for... More

Tags: Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), Codes and Standards, AVIXA, Lighting, Architectural Lighting
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