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News on Building codes
Judge orders 20 floors to be removed from skyscraper in New York
According to a court order, at least 20 floors of a building, currently under construction in New York City, must be removed. The decision was issued by a State Supreme Court judge on February 13, 2...
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London changes skyscraper building regulations in fear of high winds in the streets
The city of London has tightened the rules on the construction of skyscrapers to prevent creating an urban microclimate in the surrounding streets. A network of high buildings can create air...
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Seattle buildings are less earthquake-resistant than expected
A new study suggests than many buildings in Seattle cannot withstand large earthquake incidents. The research focuses on the performance of reinforced concrete walls under seismic load and shows th...
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High wooden buildings approved in Washington
Washington has become the first state to allow the construction of high (up to 18 stories) wooden buildings. The new code alterations were recently approved by the Washington State Building Code Co...
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Greek government to demolish illegally built structures in the aftermath of deadly wildfire
At least 3,150 illegally built structures in the wider area of Athens will be demolished after the fatal wildfires in June 23, according to Greek government. In most cases, these houses are used fo...
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