The USHBF is currently pushing for funding for our efforts to get acceptance of hempcrete in the building codes around the country. The current plan has three main areas that need attention and funding. We are determining the test methods to measure hemp hurd. This...
“Ask someone to name a product containing hemp and most likely, he or she will mention consumables or clothing. Yet for centuries, humankind has used the Cannabis sativa plant’s woody stem in construction projects, breaking it into pieces and mixing it with lime...
USHBA member, Cameron McIntosh of Americhanvre, interviewed Tai Olson and Dion Markgraaff to discuss the steps that are being made to get hemp-lime construction standards written under ASTM guidelines and approved by the International Code Council to make it easier...
The USHBA education committee is focused on achieving this critical industry goal of hempcrete certifications. Therefore, we have created a separate dedicated committee within the USHBA to work only on the various aspects, and publishing ways stakeholders and USHBA...
White paper By Dion Markgraaff and the USHBA Education Committee Q: If hemp is so great for construction, why is it not in every building already? A: Certification issues Shortly after the US Hemp Building Association was started in July 2019, the need for...
