Building code

Property & Liability Resource Bureau (PLRB) Launches Dynamic New Website to Enhance Member Experience and Empower Claims Professionals

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星期四, 五月 9, 2024

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"We've incorporated feedback from our members to ensure that the website meets their evolving needs and provides a seamless and intuitive experience across desktop and mobile devices."

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"We've incorporated feedback from our members to ensure that the website meets their evolving needs and provides a seamless and intuitive experience across desktop and mobile devices."
Resource Hubs: A comprehensive collection of Property, Liability, Auto, Building Code, and Weather resources readily available for members.
Enhanced Member Services: PLRB members can take advantage of personalized member dashboards, exclusive content, and other member-only benefits to maximize their membership experience.
"We believe that the enhanced functionality and user-friendly design of the new website will empower industry professionals to succeed in today's rapidly evolving insurance landscape."

New NMHC Survey Highlights That Building Codes Are Driving Challenges to the Building of New Housing

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星期三, 五月 1, 2024

A new survey published by the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) confirms that building codes can raise concerns about construction costs and make it increasingly difficult to develop much needed housing.

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A new survey published by the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) confirms that building codes can raise concerns about construction costs and make it increasingly difficult to develop much needed housing.
Nearly 9 in 10 (89%) respondents agreed or strongly agreed that building code requirements in general impact the cost and viability of construction projects.
Building codes and standards play an important role as they establish core requirements for the design, construction, alteration and maintenance of rental housing communities.
Similarly, 82% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that interpretability (i.e., that codes are difficult to interpret) was a source of significant challenges.

International Code Council to Highlight Key Role of Building Codes and Standards in Achieving Climate Resilience at COP28

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星期五, 十二月 1, 2023

The work of the International Code Council and similar organizations is to spotlight the need to incorporate the buildings and construction sector in climate discussions.

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The work of the International Code Council and similar organizations is to spotlight the need to incorporate the buildings and construction sector in climate discussions.
International Code Council Senior Vice President of Global Operations and Solutions Judy Zakreski will present the International Code Council’s Global Award to the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) during the conference.
The PEC has taken an active role in improving the safety of buildings in Pakistan and has been working with the International Code Council to adapt the International Building Code® to create the Building Code of Pakistan and the International Green Construction Code® to develop the Green Building Code of Pakistan (GBCP).
They are currently working with the International Code Council to adopt a commentary and user guide for the GBCP.

Spray Foam Insulation Market worth $3,865 million by 2033 - Exclusive Report by We Market Research

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星期五, 十一月 10, 2023

The strong emphasis on enhancing energy efficiency in building structures is driving the expansion of the spray foam insulation market.

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The strong emphasis on enhancing energy efficiency in building structures is driving the expansion of the spray foam insulation market.
Open cell spray foam leads the spray foam insulation market with a substantial 60% share in 2022.
Some of the major companies operating within the spray foam insulation market are BASF SE, Covestro AG, Lapolla Industries, Inc., Huntsman International LLC., Dow, SAFCO Foam Insulation, Cajun Foam Insulation, EnergyGuard Foam Insulators, LP, Saint-Gobain, Insulation Northwest, PUFF INC, Pittsburgh Foam Insulation, Owens Corning., Recticel, Armacell, NCFI Polyurethanes, CERTAINTEED., Rhino Linings Corporation and Bayer AG.
In the spray foam insulation market, they have focused on developing innovative and high-performance insulation materials.

Spray Foam Insulation Market worth $3,865 million by 2033 - Exclusive Report by We Market Research

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星期五, 十一月 10, 2023

The strong emphasis on enhancing energy efficiency in building structures is driving the expansion of the spray foam insulation market.

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The strong emphasis on enhancing energy efficiency in building structures is driving the expansion of the spray foam insulation market.
Open cell spray foam leads the spray foam insulation market with a substantial 60% share in 2022.
Some of the major companies operating within the spray foam insulation market are BASF SE, Covestro AG, Lapolla Industries, Inc., Huntsman International LLC., Dow, SAFCO Foam Insulation, Cajun Foam Insulation, EnergyGuard Foam Insulators, LP, Saint-Gobain, Insulation Northwest, PUFF INC, Pittsburgh Foam Insulation, Owens Corning., Recticel, Armacell, NCFI Polyurethanes, CERTAINTEED., Rhino Linings Corporation and Bayer AG.
In the spray foam insulation market, they have focused on developing innovative and high-performance insulation materials.

Wind River Tiny Homes partners with Tiny Home Industry Association at annual ICC conference as a new standards process for movable tiny homes is launched

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星期四, 十月 19, 2023

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With the housing affordability crisis growing nationwide, movable tiny homes are getting more attention. In April of this year, the International Code Council (ICC) announced a collaboration with the Tiny Home Industry Association (THIA) to update the existing provisions on tiny houses contained in the International Residential Code® (IRC), Appendix AQ through the standards development process. This new initiative was discussed at the International Code Council's annual Conference and Expo this month. Wind River Tiny Homes partnered with THIA to present a movable tiny home at the event as an example for building officials of build type, function, and quality.

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With the housing affordability crisis growing nationwide, movable tiny homes are getting more attention.
Wind River Tiny Homes partnered with THIA to present a movable tiny home at the event as an example for building officials of build type, function, and quality.
"Broader acceptance of movable tiny homes seems more possible now than ever," says Wind River's CFO, Paul Beckmann.
The majority of movable tiny home builders currently certify their homes to ANSI A119.5, the Park Model Recreational Vehicle standard.

International Code Council’s 2023 Annual Conference and Expo to Kick Off in St. Louis, Missouri

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星期二, 十月 3, 2023

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St. Louis, Missouri, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The International Code Council will host its Annual Conference and Expo at America’s Center in St. Louis, Missouri, from October 8-11, 2023.

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St. Louis, Missouri, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The International Code Council will host its Annual Conference and Expo at America’s Center in St. Louis, Missouri, from October 8-11, 2023.
The Annual Business Meeting will take place on Monday, October 9, and will include updates from Code Council leadership on business initiatives for 2023 and beyond.
The Code Council assembled experts from across the organization and building industry to host insightful sessions on important topics such as plumbing, A2Ls and resilience.
Visit here for more information and use the hashtag #ICCAC2023 to join the conversation on social media.

Innovation and Sustainable Practices Drive Growth in ANZ Automatic Garage Door Operator Market: Major Players Strategize to Sustain Competitive Edge - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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星期二, 八月 15, 2023

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The "ANZ Automatic Garage Door Operator Market - Focused Insights 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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The "ANZ Automatic Garage Door Operator Market - Focused Insights 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The ANZ automatic garage door operator market will be valued at around $41.65 MN in 2022.
Further, the choice of products varies depending on the region's type and preference of garage door operators.
Furthermore, major players focus on strategic agreements, acquisitions, and collaboration with emerging players to enter the ANZ automatic garage door operator market to gain access to commercially launched products.

FRB Welcomes Christopher M. Slowik and Jason R. Goldfarb, Expands Real Estate Offerings

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星期四, 八月 17, 2023

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NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Falcon Rappaport & Berkman (FRB) is pleased to announce that Christopher M. Slowik, Esq.

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NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Falcon Rappaport & Berkman (FRB) is pleased to announce that Christopher M. Slowik, Esq.
have joined the firm's Real Estate Practice Group as Partners, further expanding the firm's offerings in real estate infrastructure and zoning.
Both Chris and Jason provide crucial services for real estate property owners, developers and investors in the tri-state area.
"I am thrilled to have two experts in such niche areas of real estate practice join the team at FRB," said Managing Partner, Kenneth Falcon.

Ghana's housing policy and regulation is failing - COVID proved as much

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星期日, 八月 6, 2023

In Ghana, for example, the government estimates a staggering deficit of 1.8 million homes.

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In Ghana, for example, the government estimates a staggering deficit of 1.8 million homes.
Many households don’t get basic services either: 28.6% rely on wells for water, over a third use public latrines and one in ten dispose of waste indiscriminately.
Ghana’s housing market suffers from inadequate regulation.
We are urban and housing studies scholars who research issues of housing in Ghana.

Findings

The Ashanti region, with Kumasi as its capital, has the highest proportion of compound houses in Ghana (62.8% against a national average of 57.3%).
The courtyard serves as a significant space for social interactions and inter-household activities.
Households within the compound share common facilities such as toilets, kitchens, drying lines, water, and electricity meters.
Inadequate sanitation: The absence of toilet facilities in some compound houses forced households, including children, to rely on public toilets.
They faced challenges such as a distracting environment, lack of suitable work spaces, and unreliable internet connectivity.

The way forward

A recent seminar involving policymakers and stakeholders in Ghana’s housing sector yielded a consensus that housing policy and supply should put the needs of the poor first.
The existing pro-market housing policy does not help the poor to get decent accommodation.
Regulation should focus not only on the advance rent period but also on the provision of basic facilities.
Thus it is crucial to initiate a conversation about sustainable and context-specific housing design, and use of local construction materials.