Just as construction practices have evolved over time, so have the regulations that govern the design, construction, and occupation of the built environment. With few exceptions, these regulations\u2014our building codes\u2014do not become less stringent over time, and many elements that used to be considered as best practices are now codified as minimally acceptable construction practices.<\/p>\n
Under new, higher performance codes, design profession\ufffeals responsible for incorporating code requirements into the design process are subject to new expectations and legal requirements.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"