Planet Detroit on LinkedIn: Moroun-owned firm built east side concrete plant without permit (2024)

Is democrat security under threat by blindly following political narratives and what is being interpreted as MSM propaganda and the death of real and fair journalism? An interesting video that may be the indicator of where we are heading? https://lnkd.in/ePYUR7tv

We rarely think about how something as mundane as building codes affect our lives, but they affect everyone who not only steps foot in a building but lives on the planet. They determine whether a building (and perhaps you) will survive an earthquake or a hurricane and also how much greenhouse gasses you, as the occupant/user, will contribute to the atmosphere. They also help determine the affordability of utility bills and upfront costs of construction.I've been involved w/ my State Chapter of AIA on helping to guide the updates to the codes adoption process. Our state has the weakest codes in the nation and has ruled that local jurisdictions may not adopt anything more stringent (I was not included in those decisions). Like any political process in the USA, it can be nuanced and challenging. Money plays an enormous role in who has the loudest voice. The outcomes and effects on our lives are not obvious, but they matter to all of us - in our homes and workplaces, as well as to those across the oceans.

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The practice of fencing of land with out any development effort has become the challenges in many cities ......On the other hand land is still the precious resource we have ....That is why we should use it to the benefit of the general public .....Evenif the lease proclamation is clear the law remains on paper ....Anyways how do you examine this measure?

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The 2nd Stonehenge tunnel judicial review was dismissed today.Environmental JRs of this kind can generate lots of publicity, as this one has. And occasionally they succeed (see e.g. the *1st* Stonehenge tunnel JR!). On the other hand, remember that:1. Most claims fail - e.g. only around 10% of legal challenges to Planning Inspectors' decisions succeed, and so...2. Prospective challengers: make sure you've found your silver bullet. You're likely to need it!As Reuben Taylor KC (who acted successfully for National Highways) says below - the judgment contains useful guidance on the extent of information a decision maker needs to consider relating to alternatives and on the briefing of ministers.

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Mandating the type of appliance has no place in building codes. It should simply be about the physics of the structure for life safety. I am torn about energy codes, I see how it is a good thing to be energy efficient but at the same time it is a ridiculous standard to enforce, do we not have free will to build exotic and elaborate buildings? Perhaps we should all live and work in tiny boxes with no windows because that is the most energy efficient. Rather efficiency should be incentivized with tax credits or something, again doesn't really have a place in building codes but rather with local municipalities...glad to see ICC/IBC not forcing anything through yet.

NYC has released another rulemaking for Local Law 97, its landmark carbon reduction mandate for large buildings. Learn more from the Urban Green Council's terrific webinar

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Overcoming the hurdles of low-carbon concrete adoptionhttps://ow.ly/vb6o50QWmQn

Did you know that the Government's consultation on The Future Homes and Buildings Standards: 2023* has been extended by 3 weeks to 27.03.24? The 2025 Future Homes and Buildings Standards aim to build on the 2021 Part L uplift and set even more ambitious requirements for energy efficiency and heating for new homes and non-domestic buildings. This will be of interest to our customers, partners and colleagues from any of the following areas:Property developers and buildersConstruction industry professionals, for example, installers, architects, designers, engineers, surveyors and sub-contractorsManufacturers and suppliers of construction materialsEnvironmental organisationsLocal authorities, other building control bodies and competent person scheme operatorsNational representatives and trade bodiesProfessional bodies and institutionsResearch and academic organisationsEnergy sector professionalsPublic health professionals*The Future Homes and Buildings Standards: 2023 consultation is focused on changes to Part 6, Part L (conservation of fuel and power) and Part F (ventilation) of the Building Regulations for dwellings and non-domestic buildings and seeking evidence on previous changes to Part O (overheating)Want to have your say? Follow the link to make your voice heard: https://lnkd.in/eXhC8NKy#EnergyEfficiency #decarbonisation #EnergyInBuildings #FutureBuildings

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Heading:Florida's Coastal Development: Striking a Balance Between Resilience and Preservation. Check out more about the law proposal.#FloridaCoast #ResilientConstruction #HistoricPreservation #CoastalDevelopment #PropertyRights #EnvironmentalProtection

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