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PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Professional practice guidelines and advisories

Embodied Carbon Considerations for Structural Engineers This advisory is being revised to bring the document into alignment with the National Whole-building Life Cycle Assessment Practitioner’s Guide. The advisory is also being updated to reflect changes in the embodied carbon space since the initial publication, and to point to the practitioner’s guide and other resources (where applicable) for more comprehensive guidance on topics such as calculated embodied carbon. If you are interested in contributing to the development of this advisory, please contact Allison Chen, P.Eng., Manager, Built Environment and Seismic Initiatives, at achen@egbc.ca. Professional Practice resources in development Professional Practice Guideline – Professional Structural Engineering Services for Part 9 Buildings (revision) These guidelines are being revised to address changes and the latest trends in the structural design of Part 9 buildings. Key updates will include considerations for determining the appropriate loads and design approach, and for the integration of common Part 4 components (e.g., tall walls, trusses, foundations, heavy timber) in an otherwise Part 9 design. The updates will also clarify requirements for independent review and issuance of letters of assurance. If you are interested in contributing to the development of this guideline revision, please contact achen@egbc.ca.

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