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Codes and Standards | Jun 11, 2015

Steel Framing Alliance updates ‘Thermal Design and Code Compliance for Cold-Formed Steel Walls’ design guide

Includes results of new tests and addresses IECC and ASHRAE compliance paths.

Codes and Standards | Jun 11, 2015

Helena, Mont., may charge commercial developers a fee to fund public art

The fee would apply to new construction or alteration of nonresidential buildings of at least 20,000 sf.

Codes and Standards | Jun 11, 2015

DBIA releases new document on choosing a project delivery method

Provides owners and others with factors to consider when choosing the best method of delivery for their project.

High-rise Construction | Jun 5, 2015

Japanese policymakers discuss mandate for toilets in elevators

This quirky-sounding building code is a safety measure for the earthquake-prone nation.

Codes and Standards | May 22, 2015

Rapid growth for environmental insurance in construction industry

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is paying closer attention to intrusion of potentially harmful vapors into commercial and residential buildings.

Codes and Standards | May 22, 2015

Roof collapse at Minnesota water park highlights failure to enforce codes

Rural areas say they can’t afford to enforce state-adopted building code.

Codes and Standards | May 22, 2015

U.S. House scuttles EPA plan to expand definition of waters in Clean Water Act

Construction industry officials said the rule would hamper developers, cost jobs.

Codes and Standards | May 22, 2015

First EPD covering PVC water and wastewater piping published

Benchmarks impacts of seven PVC pipe products across their life cycles.

Office Buildings | May 18, 2015

New ASHRAE standard offers test method to determine heat gain of office equipment

The standard will aid engineers in configuring cooling systems in office buildings.

Building Team | May 8, 2015

Surety bond forms specifically for design-build projects now available

The documents are the first of their kind to be coauthored by designers and builders.

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