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IBC 2024 vs 2021: What Changed for Multi-Family Structural Design
A practical breakdown of the structural code changes between IBC 2021 and IBC 2024 that actually affect your multi-family permit set — and what we're catching in jurisdictions that have already adopted the new code.
Code & Compliance · 5 min read
What to Look For in a White-Label Engineering Partner
If you're an architecture firm or GC evaluating an outsourced engineering partner, the wrong choice will cost you more than it saves. Here's the checklist we wish more firms used.
Operations · 5 min read
Why AI-Augmented Engineering Cuts Permit Turnaround by 40-60%
AI doesn't replace the licensed engineer — it eliminates the ten hours of formatting, code lookups, and calc-package assembly that used to sit between the engineer's decision and your permit set.
Inside Torch · 5 min read