(14) Code Changes You Can't Ignore: Avoiding Costly Compliance Traps - Jack Keays

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In this Real Estate Development Insights Podcast episode, I interview Jack Keays, the principal at Vortex Fire, and we talk about Building Code changes, opportunities, and shortcomings for real estate developments. The discussions cover the evolution of building codes, their impact on the construction and real estate industries, and how developers can navigate these changes to unveil new opportunities. Key topics include the shift towards alternative solutions, innovations in mass timber and modular construction, fire safety advancements, and the implications of upcoming regulatory changes. Insights are provided on the importance of early code consultant involvement, the shift in regulatory frameworks, and the potential benefits and challenges of future code amendments, including single stairwell designs and prefabrication. The episode underscores the need for continuous learning and practical construction experience to meet evolving code requirements effectively.

• What is the Role of a Code Consultant in a Real Estate Development Project?
• What is an alternate solution in building codes, and how can you utilize it in your next development project?
• Evolution of Building Codes and Mass Timber Construction.
• 2025 Building Code Changes, opportunities, and shortcomings
• Single Staircase Buildings: Opportunities and Challenges
• Innovative Infill Solutions for Urban Areas
• Fire Safety and Insurance in Mass Timber Buildings
• Future of Building Codes: Performance-Based Provisions

If you want to learn about our guest and their professional activities, please visit their website at http://www.vortexfec.com/

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