There has always been pressure to improve building codes for construction projects. After a long wait, the 2024 International Building Code finally contains provisions on tornado loadings and how to secure structures when erected.
The metal roof solar project at Grupo Comercial Chedraui sustained severe damage. However, the solar metal roof of its Acapulco store was one of the few that survived the onslaught of wind and rain, attributed to the clamp attachment securing the solar array to the roof, which provided a stronger attachment and may have saved the roof and the entire infrastructure.
EFCO X-FORCE™ hurricane impact-resistant curtainwall, storefront, window and door products provide vital protection for buildings and their occupants including for such critical applications as educational and health care facilities.
Speakers at the FGIA 2024 Summer Conference June 3-6 will share knowledge about various aspects of building design, including creating natural disaster-resilient buildings, how façade design can heighten architectural appeal and what the industry can expect when it comes to embodied carbon legislation.
In response to the devastating EF-3 tornado that struck Indian Lake, Ohio in March, the Simpson Strong-Tie Columbus, Ohio facility provided a $10,000 donation to the United Way of Logan County to aid in disaster relief and recovery.
CertainTeed unveiled its U.S. Industry Trend Report on Wednesday at the International Builders' Show in Las Vegas, partnering with the market research firm Ipsos to survey industry professionals and homeowners nationwide on construction priorities.
The Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule serves as a tool for insurance companies to assess the effectiveness of building codes in mitigating risks associated with natural disasters, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, and other natural disasters.
For over 120 years, the NFPA’s Standard 780 has stood as the definitive guide for effective lightning protection. Within the standard lies a crucial tool: the Simplified Risk Calculator, designed to quantify lightning risk for specific structures, empowering architects and engineers to shield properties from nature’s electric wrath.
Laminators Incorporated received notice from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations indicating that the application for Florida Product Approval has been approved for the 2023 Florida Building Code.