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Tariffs keep contractors guessing on material costs

Construction Dive

Only a few times in the past 20 years have we seen such meteoric price rises including in 2007, 2017 and 2020.” “In the five months ending the year, construction material prices have overall increased by 5.8%, making the latest price hikes one of the steepest on record,” said Guckes. You can unsubscribe at anytime.

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Insufficient Risk Mapping, Overdevelopment Cited in Texas Flood Tragedy

ENR Construction

Florida has adopted one of the strongest building codes in the country, he claimed. “We in writing fiction, and has worked previously as both an editor at ENR (2007-2016) and as a freelancer for a variety of publications and clients. We invest in that. We believe in it. She has a degree in journalism and an M.A.

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Startup JetZero to build $4.7B factory in North Carolina

Construction Dive

Deep Dive Opinion Library Events Press Releases Topics Sign up Search Sign up Search Commercial Corporate News Economy Infrastructure Labor Safety Tech Sustainability Legal/Regs An article from Dive Brief Startup JetZero to build $4.7B The startup is building a $4.7 billion factory in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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Construction advocate Mark Casso remembered as mentor, friend

Construction Dive

His deep understanding of the many complexities and challenges we face, and his dedication to helping build strong and successful companies, was unmatched. in 2007, had six entries from across the country, Bonvillain said. another CIRT member. Mark leaves behind a lasting legacy, and he will be deeply missed.”

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Public Comment Period Opens for National Green Building Standard Updates

The Pro Builder

As an ANSI-approved standard, the NGBS is subject to periodic review and updates in light of advances in building codes, technologies, and other developments. Find out more Codes + Standards Green Projects Resilient Construction Energy Efficiency Codes + Standards Anyone interested is eligible to submit comments.

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Public Comment Period Open for the 2024 National Green Building Standard Update

The Pro Builder

The 45-day public comment period for Draft 3 of the 2024 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) is now open and will close on Nov. The latest draft includes updates to align with newer building codes and introduces new compliance options for existing structures and buildings in tropical climates.

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Will Policymakers across the U.S. Embrace the New Version of the National Green Building Standard?

Construction Dive

Will a new-and-improved ICC (International Code Council) National Green Building Standard (NGBS, or ICC 700), which recently received American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approval and contains greener features than what was included in the original version, gain significantly more appeal among policymakers across the United States?