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Rochester, Minn., plans extensive geothermal network

The city of Rochester, Minn., home of the famed Mayo Clinic, is going big on geothermal networks. The city is constructing Thermal Energy Networks (TENs) that consist of ambient pipe loops connecting multiple buildings and delivering thermal heating and cooling energy via water-source heat pumps.




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Codes and Standards | Oct 20, 2020

Updated AIA Contractor’s Qualification Statement and Warranty Bond documents available

Statement now includes safety protocols and plans, sustainability, and BIM experience.

Codes and Standards | Oct 19, 2020

NEXT Coalition chooses five pilot projects to fight COVID-19 on jobsites

Mobile platforms, wearable sensors, AI video systems among the trial solutions.

Codes and Standards | Oct 15, 2020

Neighborhoods Now offers cost-effective, DIY designs in response to COVID-19 pandemic

Designs include barriers for outdoor dining, sidewalk retail displays, and modular seating for public spaces.

Codes and Standards | Oct 14, 2020

Standard contract document for prefab and modular building released

ConsensusDocs addresses the most common prefabricated construction use-case scenario.

Codes and Standards | Oct 13, 2020

Austin is first major Texas city to adopt wildfire code

New ordinance based on the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code.

Codes and Standards | Oct 12, 2020

Guidance offered for K-12 schools to support students with asthma

Green purchasing policies for cleaning, filters, furniture and other products encouraged.

Codes and Standards | Oct 7, 2020

More energy efficiency programs are encouraging zero-energy projects

At least 20 programs for new construction, major renovations emerge.

Codes and Standards | Oct 6, 2020

LEED, GBCI rating systems spur resilience-enhancing strategies

Expanded programs, resources address impact of climate change.

Codes and Standards | Oct 6, 2020

International Code Council to hold inaugural online education event

Week-long ICC Learn Live will include panel conversations, keynotes, and breakout sessions around key topics in building safety.

Codes and Standards | Oct 5, 2020

Guides addressing fenestration anchorage updated

First update to decade-old technical documents released.

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