This regional technical seminar addresses critical detailing challenges for mid-rise wood-frame construction under the International Building Code. Focus areas include fire resistance-rated design parameters for exterior walls, their intersections with rated floor assemblies, and details for elevator, stair, and mechanical shafts. Attendees will review code-specified building sizes, asymmetrical assemblies, the structural use of wood panels, and bearing requirements. The presentation emphasizes constructability and practical paths for code compliance and approval, followed by an on-site networking happy hour where participants can continue technical discussions.
Oct 7
Virtual
Heat Pump Water Heater Permitting
Heat pump water heaters often require local permits to unlock rebates and incentives, but cumbersome paperwork and prolonged wait times for municipal inspections create friction for adoption. Hosted by New Buildings Institute, this webinar examines modern permitting mechanisms designed to eliminate these…