IBC Update Allows for Flexibility in Podium Construction
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Contact Principal Joe Alcock to discuss the design of your next mixed-use or multi-family project.
Twelve states and two territories have now adopted the 2018 International Building Code update, which allows for more flexible podium construction in multifamily building projects.
Podium-style construction involves a horizontal separation between an upper building and a lower, or podium, building. The lower building typically is constructed out of concrete; the upper building (some three to five stories tall) is made of wood. Multiple codes are at play in the development of podium-style buildings, and this new change can have big implications for future projects.
To help clients understand how to make full use of the updates, our Atlanta office director and Associate Principal in the Housing and Mixed-Use Studio, Joe Alcock, wrote this article for Multi-Housing News.
Using the code changes effectively helps maximizes the use of space, while also reducing overall construction costs. These changes are especially useful to developers working in metropolitan areas where land is in high demand. Read Joe’s full article here.
Contact Principal Joe Alcock to discuss the design of your next mixed-use or multi-family project.
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