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Authorized Builder, Huff Metal Buildings, Inc., is currently in the construction phase of a new maintenance shop and tractor barn for the California Golf Club. The project includes both a two-story facility with storage and office space, and a barn for fueling and washing — totaling 21,749 square feet.

The Metal Construction News Building and Roofing Awards will showcase the innovation and excitement of the metal construction industry. Deadline to submit is September 18, 2020.

The energy codes have recently turned their focus to air leakage reduction in efforts to continue improving the energy efficiency of buildings. Once states begin to adopt IECC 2021 and ASHRAE 90.1-2019, Whole Building Testing for air leakage will no longer be optional, but instead will become a requirement.

New wind loading requirements for the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) can affect the typical metal building design. Two major changes regarding wind loading requirements, New Wind Speed Contour Maps and New Roof Design Zones, are both important to understand. In case you missed it, check out the requirements in July’s Tips from Engineering.