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... Read More June 2025 Issue #17311 Page 106
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... Read More June 2025 Issue #17311 Page 114
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... Read More March 2025 Issue #17308 Page 148
Framing the Future: The Evolution of Moment Frames Emily Morris Frazier The Earliest Moment Frame Connections Approximately 150 years ago, steel framing revolutionized how buildings were constructed.[1] The proportionately strong material compared to its weight and size led to larger and taller “high-rise” buildings. Initially rivet and angle... Read More December 2024 Issue #16305 Page 120
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... Read More October 2024 Issue #16303 Page 110
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... Read More August 2024 Issue #16301 Page 100
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... Read More June 2024 Issue #16299 Page 80
All Things Wood: Substantial Wood Truss Content at Virginia Tech Course Frank Woeste Sponsored by the Virginia Tech Continuing and Professional Education program, a three-day program on light-frame and mass timber construction design topics will be offered on May 14–16, 2024 in Blacksburg, VA. Joining me as instructors this year are Scott D. Coffman, PE, John Holland, MBA,... Read More March 2024 Issue #16296 Page 64
AWC Releases New Wood Design Standards Madison Stephens The American Wood Council (AWC) released its three new 2024 wood design standards: the National Design Specification® for Wood Construction (NDS®), Wood Frame Construction Manual (WFCM) for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, and Fire Design Specification for Wood Construction (FDS). These... Read More February 2024 Issue #16295 Page 90
ANSI/TPI 1: The National Design Standard for Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss Construction Jay Jones, P.E. After more than three years in development, I’m pleased to announce the publication of ANSI/TPI 1–2022 National Design Standard for Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss Construction. Including a Commentary & Appendices, this standard is available for purchase in print and... Read More August 2023 Issue #15289 Page 90