Codes and Standards

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Carbon-neutral neighborhoods proving to be effective climate policy

Actions on local level withstand changing political tides.
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Contractors

Law requiring New York contractors to register with Dept. of Labor goes into effect

Jan. 9, 2025
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Codes and Standards

Guidelines for PVC extrusion-based fenestration products updated

Jan. 9, 2025
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Engineers

Report covers how to bolster civil structures and infrastructure systems under climate change

Jan. 9, 2025
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Office Buildings

Employer surveys offer mixed signals on return-to-office mandates

Jan. 8, 2025
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Codes and Standards

Congress considers action to address climate insurance crisis

Jan. 7, 2025
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Industry Research

Construction workplace deaths in 2023 rose to highest levels since 2011

Jan. 7, 2025
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Fire and Life Safety

New guidance to mitigate the impact of smoke on indoor air quality released

Jan. 2, 2025
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Mass Timber

Mass timber requirements added to Heights & Areas Calculator

Dec. 30, 2024
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Data Centers

Emissions for power to run AI data centers will cause serious health problems

Dec. 16, 2024
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Energy

DOE commits $300 million for thermal energy storage systems in 193 commercial buildings

Dec. 16, 2024
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Allowing single stairwells in multifamily buildings could foster more affordable housing

Dec. 7, 2024
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Legislation

New York City expected to legalize ADUs in much of the city

Dec. 6, 2024

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