Not every building code update increases costs. In fact, one of the most significant cost-saving opportunities for small homes and small multifamily projects has quietly arrived — in the form of new brace wall band codes.
Register and join us on Thursday, October 30 from 12:00–1:00 PM for the next session of the Gentle Density Network, featuring Mark Bernhardt, President of Bernhardt Contracting Ltd.
In this session, Mark will walk us through how builders, planners, and inspectors can work together to unlock savings through seismic code changes — without compromising safety
What You’ll Hear:
- Why the shift away from requiring engineering on everything matters
- How the new brace wall band codes work in practice
- Example applications in small homes and townhomes
- What enforcement looks like for both inspectors and builders
- How simplified design guidelines can further reduce costs
- Where this ties into Step Code performance and small housing delivery
Why Attend?
For builders, planners, and policymakers, this is a chance to understand a code update that could significantly reduce the cost of housing — and to learn how collaboration across roles is key to realizing those savings.
