Ryan Colker

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...

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July 2025
Issue #17312
Page 102
MiTek Staff

Changes in Flat Roof Snow Calculation in ASCE 7-22

MiTek Staff

Chapter 7 of ASCE 7-22 (Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures) introduces significant changes that affect the magnitude of snow loads and, consequently, truss design. While some of these changes reduce snow load values, others increase them. One of the...

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July 2025
Issue #17312
Page 108
Joan O’Neil and Ed  Cilurso

5 Ways Building Safety Professionals Are Using Artificial Intelligence

Joan O’Neil and Ed Cilurso

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve as a transformative technology, it is increasingly supporting building safety professionals both in the field and behind the scenes. AI integration into the industry empowers professionals and organizations by providing enhanced tools to assess...

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June 2025
Issue #17311
Page 106
MiTek Staff

The ICC Code Development Process – Code Action Hearing Update

MiTek Staff

The International Code Council (ICC) recently completed the first of two Group B Code Action Hearings (CAH) in Orlando, Florida, from April 27 to May 6 for development of the 2027 I-Codes. The second CAH will be held in October in Cleveland, Ohio. This marks a significant milestone in the new...

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June 2025
Issue #17311
Page 114
MiTek Staff

MiTek Structural Products Compliance with New Building Codes

MiTek Staff

In 2024, the MiTek Building & Product Regulations team completed a tri-annual project to update all MiTek structural product evaluation reports to establish compliance with the new 2024 I-Codes. Building codes in the U.S., also known as the I-Codes, are developed on a 3-year cycle. Each...

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March 2025
Issue #17308
Page 148
Glenn Traylor

What Can We Learn From the Timber Products Inspection BCMC Challenge?

Glenn Traylor

“Since its inception in 1980, the mission of BCMC is to educate and inform, as well as encourage the growth of the component manufacturing industry. Over the course of its history, the show has welcomed exhibitors from all over the world to showcase the cutting-edge technologies,...

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November 2024
Issue #16304
Page 37
John 'Buddy' Showalter, PE and Sandra Hyde, PE

2024 IBC Significant Structural Changes — Wood

John 'Buddy' Showalter, PE and Sandra Hyde, PE

This article appears in the May 2024 issue of STRUCTURE Magazine as Part 7 of 9. Reprinted with permission. This multi-part series discusses significant structural changes to the 2024 International Building Code (IBC) by the International Code Council (ICC). This article includes an overview...

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October 2024
Issue #16303
Page 110
John 'Buddy' Showalter, PE and Sandra Hyde, PE

2024 IBC Significant Structural Changes — Loads

John 'Buddy' Showalter, PE and Sandra Hyde, PE

This article appears in the April 2024 issue of STRUCTURE Magazine as Part 6 of 9. Reprinted with permission. This multi-part series discusses significant structural changes to the 2024 International Building Code (IBC) by the International Code Council (ICC). This article includes...

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August 2024
Issue #16301
Page 100
MiTek Staff

New to the IRC 2024 Sec. R502.11

MiTek Staff

The 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) is available. One addition to the new residential code deals with the wood framing around stair openings. This addition was submitted as part of a code change proposal by the Stairbuilders and Manufacturers Association (SMA) based on the work and...

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August 2024
Issue #16301
Page 110
Ron Piester

Building Safety 101: Understanding the Basics for a Safer Tomorrow

Ron Piester

Building safety includes a wide range of best practices, including implementing fire suppression systems, conducting regular inspections on existing buildings, providing clear access to emergency exits, employing sustainable water and energy usage, and more. By understanding and adhering to...

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June 2024
Issue #16299
Page 80
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