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on June 12,2013

The Green Building Initiative has updated its green building certification program to comply with the U.S. government’s standards for sustainability in federal buildings. 

on June 12,2013

The Green Building Initiative has updated its green building certification program to comply with the U.S. government’s standards for sustainability in federal buildings.

on May 31,2013

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) says it will propose to extend the compliance date for the crane operator certification requirement by three years to Nov. 10, 2017.

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The architects were able to create a 2-hour exit enclosure/stairwell that provid
on July 16,2012 in Feature

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on May 10,2012 in Feature

Our experts analyze the next generation of energy and green building codes and how they impact reconstruction.

on February 16,2012 in Feature

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New SJI Rule on Steel Joists
on January 03,2012 in Feature

A new rule from the Steel Joist Institute clarifies when local reinforcement of joists is required for chord loads away from panel points. SJI...

on November 11,2011 in Feature

Earn 1.0 AIA/CES learning units by studying this article and successfully completing the online exam. 

on September 12,2011 in Feature

Modular Architecture > You’ve done a LEED Gold or two, maybe even a LEED Platinum. But are you and your firm ready to take on the Living...

on August 11,2010 in Column

At that time, Sir, we recommended that your energy/environment team: 1) focus on conserving energy in existing buildings and homes; 2) concentrate...