Codes and Standards
This Starbucks and an adjacent bank in Bothell, Wash., were opened thanks to a virtual building inspection by the city. The coffeeshop's drive-thru has stayed open through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bothell, Wash., issues a certificate of occupancy to developer after inspecting the property on...
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Cool Abu Dhabi aims to transform urban life in the Middle East.
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Impact of temperature and relative humidity is unclear.
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Covid-19 outbreak may lead employers to reevaluate office commitments.
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Includes fact sheets for employees, employers, and a questions and answers document.
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ASTM International cancels in-person standards meetings; DOE’s National Energy Codes Conference...
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Victimized company Bird Construction has defense, law enforcement contracts.
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Compliance with time-sensitive notice requirements and careful documentation required.
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House and Senate vote is nearly unanimous; law would go into effect Oct. 1.
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Local officials that don’t comply could lose federal money to combat climate change.
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Includes recently approved position document on Airborne Infectious Diseases.
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Version 2 draws on lessons from more than 20 zero carbon projects.
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Result mostly due to more efficient use of Portland cement.
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Local officials that don’t comply could lose federal money to combat climate change.
Helps with choosing proper glass for non-residential applications.
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Eastern white pine and eastern hemlock pass strength testing.
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Technology suitable for buildings up to 12 stories in earthquake-prone areas.
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Area including National Mall is facing increased flood risk.
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Measure would go into effect by 2022.
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Will collaborate on new code requirements.
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Tool adds more transparency to certification.
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Policies include sea walls, levies, and relocation.
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Use of ear buds, headphones banned by some contractors.
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ACI Collection features guidance on structural concrete construction and rehabilitation.
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Aim is to realize full potential value of a building throughout its life cycle.
Renaissance Square, completed last year, is Puerto Rico's first mixed-income public housing development. Image credits: Alvarez-Diaz & Villalon
Federal help means tougher code enforcement. And will this island of homeowners embrace renting...
AIA speaks out against measure.
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Mayor commits to goal for new and extensively renovated structures.
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Perceived benefits make residents willing to help public works departments.
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National labs, universities, businesses selected for total of $74 million in funding.
