WAPO: The architect quit “after warning repeatedly that Trump was insisting on a preliminary design that did not provide adequate emergency exit routes or fire-containment measures ..
.. ‘I am the code,” Trump said.”
@washingtonpost.com
www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
.. ‘I am the code,” Trump said.”
@washingtonpost.com
www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
September 23, 2026 at 8:02 PM
𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Don Allen discusses how modern building codes can support more resilient construction.
framecad.com/podcast
#ResilientConstruction #BuildingCodes
Don Allen discusses how modern building codes can support more resilient construction.
framecad.com/podcast
#ResilientConstruction #BuildingCodes
September 23, 2026 at 8:59 PM
𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Don Allen discusses how modern building codes can support more resilient construction.
framecad.com/podcast
#ResilientConstruction #BuildingCodes
Don Allen discusses how modern building codes can support more resilient construction.
framecad.com/podcast
#ResilientConstruction #BuildingCodes
Curious about the science behind those home survival facts?
Read the article: bit.ly/3CZpCty
#nerdstuff #firescience #homehardening #buildingcodes
Read the article: bit.ly/3CZpCty
#nerdstuff #firescience #homehardening #buildingcodes
The Effects of Mandatory Investment in Wildfire Resilience
bit.ly
March 14, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Curious about the science behind those home survival facts?
Read the article: bit.ly/3CZpCty
#nerdstuff #firescience #homehardening #buildingcodes
Read the article: bit.ly/3CZpCty
#nerdstuff #firescience #homehardening #buildingcodes
1/9 🔥 JASPER ADOPTS NEW FIRE STANDARDS AFTER 30% OF TOWN DESTROYED 🔥
After the devastating 2024 wildfire, Jasper implements strict building codes banning cedar shingles.
CBC's Natasha Riebe reports on the mountain town's rebirth.
#Jasper #Wildfire #BuildingCodes
After the devastating 2024 wildfire, Jasper implements strict building codes banning cedar shingles.
CBC's Natasha Riebe reports on the mountain town's rebirth.
#Jasper #Wildfire #BuildingCodes
July 26, 2025 at 7:08 PM
1/9 🔥 JASPER ADOPTS NEW FIRE STANDARDS AFTER 30% OF TOWN DESTROYED 🔥
After the devastating 2024 wildfire, Jasper implements strict building codes banning cedar shingles.
CBC's Natasha Riebe reports on the mountain town's rebirth.
#Jasper #Wildfire #BuildingCodes
After the devastating 2024 wildfire, Jasper implements strict building codes banning cedar shingles.
CBC's Natasha Riebe reports on the mountain town's rebirth.
#Jasper #Wildfire #BuildingCodes
After the fires. 🔥 #buildingcosts #buildingcodes #construction #planning #affordability #architecture #LosAngeles 🎁
Rebuilding After Fires, L.A. Neighbors Join Forces and Innovate
www.nytimes.com
April 16, 2026 at 1:59 AM
After the fires. 🔥 #buildingcosts #buildingcodes #construction #planning #affordability #architecture #LosAngeles 🎁
• Legalize #Earthships in your #BuildingCodes everywhere.
• Build #housing that takes care of people + environment.
• Build #housing that takes care of people + environment.
When architects and designers understand themselves as workers in need of unions, they can take advantage of political breakthroughs like Zohran Mamdani’s recent mayoral win to use their skills to advance a vision of the built environment for the many.
The Only Thing Holding Architects Back Is Themselves
When architects and designers understand themselves as workers in need of unions, they can take advantage of political breakthroughs like Zohran Mamdani’s recent mayoral win to use their skills to advance a vision of the built environment for the many.
jacobin.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:14 PM
• Legalize #Earthships in your #BuildingCodes everywhere.
• Build #housing that takes care of people + environment.
• Build #housing that takes care of people + environment.
November 21, 2024 at 10:38 AM
The ballroom’s top architect reportedly stepped aside after warning that emergency exits & other building-code requirements couldn’t simply be ignored. Trump allegedly replied, “I am the code.” If true, it’s a fire-safety nightmare. 🚨🏛️ #WhiteHouse #Trump #BuildingCodes #Accountability
The top architect for Trump's ballroom resigned after Trump repeatedly insisted that building codes such as emergency exit routes do not apply to the White House.
September 23, 2026 at 2:48 PM
The ballroom’s top architect reportedly stepped aside after warning that emergency exits & other building-code requirements couldn’t simply be ignored. Trump allegedly replied, “I am the code.” If true, it’s a fire-safety nightmare. 🚨🏛️ #WhiteHouse #Trump #BuildingCodes #Accountability
How to tell when someone has absolutely no clue how to do electrical work. NFPA 70 violations. #nec #electrician #electricalfail #buildingcodes #construction
November 21, 2024 at 10:42 AM
How to tell when someone has absolutely no clue how to do electrical work. NFPA 70 violations. #nec #electrician #electricalfail #buildingcodes #construction
The District of Columbia government has no jurisdiction to enforce local #buildingcodes on federal property. The contractors hired to design & build the #ballroom are responsible for adhering to safety standards as they work nearly round-the-clock to meet #trump’s ambitious deadlines, according […]
Original post on masto.ai
masto.ai
September 23, 2026 at 1:53 PM
The District of Columbia government has no jurisdiction to enforce local #buildingcodes on federal property. The contractors hired to design & build the #ballroom are responsible for adhering to safety standards as they work nearly round-the-clock to meet #trump’s ambitious deadlines, according […]
The data is in.
A study of 2.7 million home sales found stronger building codes didn't increase home prices.
Safer homes. Better resilience. No measurable price premium.
🎥 Watch the clip.
#BuildingCodes #Housing
A study of 2.7 million home sales found stronger building codes didn't increase home prices.
Safer homes. Better resilience. No measurable price premium.
🎥 Watch the clip.
#BuildingCodes #Housing
July 29, 2026 at 12:31 AM
The data is in.
A study of 2.7 million home sales found stronger building codes didn't increase home prices.
Safer homes. Better resilience. No measurable price premium.
🎥 Watch the clip.
#BuildingCodes #Housing
A study of 2.7 million home sales found stronger building codes didn't increase home prices.
Safer homes. Better resilience. No measurable price premium.
🎥 Watch the clip.
#BuildingCodes #Housing
New #Map Shows Where #Damaging #Earthquakes Most Likely To Occur In #USA
-
tinyurl.com/2xfjjrct
-
#GIS #spatial #risk #hazard #evaluation #USGS #model #modeling #NSHM #geology #engineeringgeology #fault #faulting #engineering #structures #buildingcodes #seismicdesign #assessment #planning
@USGS
-
tinyurl.com/2xfjjrct
-
#GIS #spatial #risk #hazard #evaluation #USGS #model #modeling #NSHM #geology #engineeringgeology #fault #faulting #engineering #structures #buildingcodes #seismicdesign #assessment #planning
@USGS
January 18, 2024 at 6:48 PM
New #Map Shows Where #Damaging #Earthquakes Most Likely To Occur In #USA
-
tinyurl.com/2xfjjrct
-
#GIS #spatial #risk #hazard #evaluation #USGS #model #modeling #NSHM #geology #engineeringgeology #fault #faulting #engineering #structures #buildingcodes #seismicdesign #assessment #planning
@USGS
-
tinyurl.com/2xfjjrct
-
#GIS #spatial #risk #hazard #evaluation #USGS #model #modeling #NSHM #geology #engineeringgeology #fault #faulting #engineering #structures #buildingcodes #seismicdesign #assessment #planning
@USGS
DIY gone wrong. How many violations do you see in this DIY project? #nec #electricalviolation #electrician #buildingcodes
November 18, 2024 at 10:59 AM
DIY gone wrong. How many violations do you see in this DIY project? #nec #electricalviolation #electrician #buildingcodes
When a single-family home gets a major renovation, an engineer must be involved for this non-prescriptive work.
#buildingcodes #renovation #engineering
#buildingcodes #renovation #engineering
November 18, 2024 at 10:53 AM
When a single-family home gets a major renovation, an engineer must be involved for this non-prescriptive work.
#buildingcodes #renovation #engineering
#buildingcodes #renovation #engineering
Have you listened to the 3rd season of the Disaster Discussions Podcast?
From the need for modern inland #BuildingCodes to the latest in #wildfire, #hail and wind #research to lessons learned from #HurricaneHelene, we explored a wide range of topics.
Catch the recap at ibhs.org/disaster-dis....
From the need for modern inland #BuildingCodes to the latest in #wildfire, #hail and wind #research to lessons learned from #HurricaneHelene, we explored a wide range of topics.
Catch the recap at ibhs.org/disaster-dis....
January 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Have you listened to the 3rd season of the Disaster Discussions Podcast?
From the need for modern inland #BuildingCodes to the latest in #wildfire, #hail and wind #research to lessons learned from #HurricaneHelene, we explored a wide range of topics.
Catch the recap at ibhs.org/disaster-dis....
From the need for modern inland #BuildingCodes to the latest in #wildfire, #hail and wind #research to lessons learned from #HurricaneHelene, we explored a wide range of topics.
Catch the recap at ibhs.org/disaster-dis....
How to Change the #Housing Market for People with Disabilities
Examines lack of #AccessibleHousing and proposes changes to #BuildingCodes to improve affordability and functionality for people with #Disabilities
www.disabled-world.com/disability/h...
Examines lack of #AccessibleHousing and proposes changes to #BuildingCodes to improve affordability and functionality for people with #Disabilities
www.disabled-world.com/disability/h...
How to Change the Housing Market for People with Disabilities
Article examines lack of accessible housing and proposes changes to building codes to improve affordability and functionality for people with disabilities.
www.disabled-world.com
March 30, 2025 at 7:55 PM
How to Change the #Housing Market for People with Disabilities
Examines lack of #AccessibleHousing and proposes changes to #BuildingCodes to improve affordability and functionality for people with #Disabilities
www.disabled-world.com/disability/h...
Examines lack of #AccessibleHousing and proposes changes to #BuildingCodes to improve affordability and functionality for people with #Disabilities
www.disabled-world.com/disability/h...
“Building strong foundations starts with underst#engineeringbasics
#IRC2018 #BuildingCodes #ConstructionKnowledge #EngineeringBasics
#IRC2018 #BuildingCodes #ConstructionKnowledge #EngineeringBasics
December 11, 2025 at 10:14 AM
“Building strong foundations starts with underst#engineeringbasics
#IRC2018 #BuildingCodes #ConstructionKnowledge #EngineeringBasics
#IRC2018 #BuildingCodes #ConstructionKnowledge #EngineeringBasics
#OntarioNews #BuildingCodes #HeritageBuildings - A two-storey colonial-style dwelling built in 1830 & designated as Heritage under the Ontario Heritage Act, was demolished w/out permit by a developer.
Any fine SHOULD, MUST, include rebuilding its original design!
www.insidehalton.com/news/oakvill...
Any fine SHOULD, MUST, include rebuilding its original design!
www.insidehalton.com/news/oakvill...
‘It’s chump change’: Oakville Historical Society calls for heftier fines for destruction of heritage homes
Legislative reform to strengthen Ontario Heritage Act with higher penalties proportionate to the property’s value are needed to help protect historically-significant home, says Oakville Historical Soc...
www.insidehalton.com
February 22, 2026 at 5:23 PM
#OntarioNews #BuildingCodes #HeritageBuildings - A two-storey colonial-style dwelling built in 1830 & designated as Heritage under the Ontario Heritage Act, was demolished w/out permit by a developer.
Any fine SHOULD, MUST, include rebuilding its original design!
www.insidehalton.com/news/oakvill...
Any fine SHOULD, MUST, include rebuilding its original design!
www.insidehalton.com/news/oakvill...
March 13, 2025 at 6:32 AM
November 18, 2024 at 3:27 AM