DCI’s Vice President Jeff Brink speaks to BISNOW about California’s updated building code which goes into effect January 1, 2020 and contains new seismic requirements influencing upcoming projects. Developers and project teams kicking off new projects in the state will be pushed to find viable options to lower construction costs with alternative building materials, such as cross laminated timber (CLT). Learn how this lighter weight material can help developers save money and address the Bay Area’s multi-family housing demands. The BISNOW article also references CLT project examples in the US.