ASCE 7‑22 introduced Method 1 for determining the seismic base shear in the Equivalent Lateral Force (ELF) procedure, based directly on multi‑period design response spectra, while retaining the traditional method…
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Evaluation of ASCE 7‑22 Equivalent Lateral Force Procedures: Method 2 Versus Method 1
Here we examine the differences between the two methods and compare the resulting seismic response coefficient values across a range of site classes, structural periods, and geographic regions.
Affordable Housing: What Experts Say About Zoning & Permitting
Practitioners emphasized that many communities have already demonstrated meaningful results. These efforts—from adopting modern zoning standards to using digital tools that reduce permitting timelines—are helping get more homes built faster.
The United States has a shortage of between four to seven million homes, which contributes to why housing has become unaffordable for so many Americans. Two strategies to create more housing include updating local zoning regulations to be more straightforward and streamlining construction permitting processes. In December 2025, the International…
Part 2: John Belcik, CEO, International Code Council, Shares His Vision for ICC and the Path Ahead
After a productive year working alongside ICC members, partners, the Board of Directors and staff, the Building Safety Journal spoke with Belcik about what’s next.
This January marks John Belcik’s first year as CEO of the International Code Council (ICC). After a productive year working alongside ICC members, partners, the Board of Directors and staff, the Building Safety Journal spoke with Belcik about what’s next. How do you…
