Off-Site Construction Opens Doors for the Next Generation of Construction Workers Ryan Colker It’s the middle of summer at a jobsite for a new school in the South and construction workers are on scaffolding to install windows on the second floor. Outside temperatures are topping 90 degrees Fahrenheit, and the humidity is unbearable. Yet, the project must be completed in time for... Read More June 2026 Issue #18323 Page 120
Protecting Tomorrow: Why Advocating for Safety and Building Codes Matters Today Ryan Colker Building safety is an essential part of our daily lives, influencing everything from the homes we live in to the businesses we visit and the public spaces we use. Safe buildings don’t just happen by accident, they are the result of careful planning and the adoption and enforcement of... Read More July 2025 Issue #17312 Page 102
Standards Ensure Off-site Built Tiny Homes Deliver Safety and Efficiency Ryan Colker As many communities and potential homeowners struggle with housing affordability, tiny houses have emerged as part of the solution. Assuring these tiny houses deliver the same level of safety and efficiency of other permanent housing solutions is essential. Local building codes and the... Read More August 2022 Issue #14277 Page 96