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Cracking the Code: Washington, DC, shares tips for advancing better building codes

Jul 10, 2020

A large tan office building on a street corner

What does it take for a city or state to adopt better building codes? Resource Media took a close look at the building code development process in Washington, DC, which recently adopted a set of new construction standards that are aimed to get builders to pursue more energy-efficient and net-zero-energy projects. In this case study, two DC staff who helped lead the code development process share their tips for how to get strong building codes passed.

Working on getting better building codes adopted in your city or state and have tips to share? Or would you like help developing a building code campaign strategy? Drop us a line!

Photo courtesy of American Geophysical Union

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