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Stay on top of the latest news related to building codes, standards, and regulations with BD+C's Codes and Standards blog. Topics include: green building, seismic design, high-wind design, water conservation, energy efficiency, and building performance tracking and measuring. To submit a topic for consideration, please email David Barista, Editor-in-Chief, at dbarista@sgcmail.com.
Lynne Simnick | Jun 4, 2012

San Francisco skyscraper wired to measure tremors could lead to improved seismic codes

Earthquakes measured in a San Francisco skyscraper may provide advances in science and lead to…
Lynne Simnick | May 29, 2012

Roofers say proposed LEED credit poses major hardship

A proposed LEED 2012 credit has the roofing industry worried about being able to fulfill…
Lynne Simnick | May 23, 2012

Federal LEED requirement under fire

The General Services Administration, which manages most of the federal government’s building…
Dwight Perkins | May 15, 2012

Safety programs that discourage workers from reporting injuries may violate federal regulations

Incentive programs designed to improve workplace safety can sometimes discourage employees from…
Dwight Perkins | May 8, 2012

Certified green construction value in 2011 reached nearly $70 billion

A new report provides a good temperature reading on the impact of sustainable standards in the…
Dwight Perkins | May 1, 2012

Safety regulation compliance is reducing construction site fatalities

Increased emphasis on safety at construction sites and other dangerous work places in recent years…
Lynne Simnick | Apr 24, 2012

Potential health risks from gray water: What to know and avoid

Collection and reuse of gray water/rainwater for toilet flushing, irrigation, and utility systems…
Lynne Simnick | Apr 17, 2012

LEED 2012 taking a longer view of sustainability

The US Green Building Council (USGBC) is revamping the LEED rating system this year with…
Dwight Perkins | Apr 11, 2012

Top State Department official to give keynote on international water supply issues at the Emerging Technology Symposium

Assistant Secretary for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs for the U.S.…
Dwight Perkins | Apr 3, 2012

Limitations of water-efficiency programs to be discussed at Emerging Technology Symposium

The Third International Emerging Technology Symposium by IAPMO and the World Plumbing Council…
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