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Utah adopts 2018 International Energy Conservation Code

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Utah became the latest state to update its commercial building energy efficiency code from the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) to the 2018 IECC in July. Any plans submitted for permitting on or after July 1 are required to follow 2018 IECC new energy code requirements.

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AISI Publishes “Thermal Design and Code Compliance Guide for C-Shape Cold-Formed Steel Framing in Building Envelopes”

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They will also be able to determine the level of performance in an energy code or high-performance rating system. Larson noted that AISI D250-23 is an update of the “Thermal Design Guide for Exterior Walls” originally published by AISI that was updated and revised in 2008 and 2015.

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Changes completed on 2015 IECC provisions

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The 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)—the code that serves as the model for states’ codes—has undergone final changes. The 2015 version is not likely to be published until 2014. The code is updated every three years, but states are just beginning to adopt the 2012 version. Codes Codes and Standards'

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Stay code-compliant with AISI’s thermal design guide

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They will also be able to determine the level of performance in an energy code or high-performance rating system. Larson notes AISI D250-23 is an update of the “Thermal Design Guide for Exterior Walls” originally published by AISI that was updated and revised in 2008 and 2015.

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Offsite vs. Onsite Construction Part 2

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Additionally, the environmental impact is lessened due to minimal shipping and packing materials delivered to the site and enhanced energy efficiency in the final construction. It’s a means to help solve a variety of problems, is better for the environment by reducing waste, increases energy efficiency, and is more cost-effective.

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Meeting the demand for high-efficiency façades [AIA course]

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Energy codes mandating more efficient use of buildings—and, by extension, of building enclosures—are already being adopted by many states as a logical step in the reduction of energy consumption. . Compared with energy standards of just a few years earlier, the 2015 IECC sets a high benchmark for energy performance.

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IECC code updates include better lighting controls and new HVAC technology

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The 2015 International Energy Conservation Code includes better controls for lighting and daylighting, and new HVAC technology. It also requires that all air-cooled, direct expansion HVAC units (including variable refrigerant flow products) be equipped with a fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) reporting system. read more.