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Navigating the ADA: Establishing a Clear Interactive Process

Construction industry employers need to understand obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act and establish clear internal protocols to successfully handle a potential ADA scenario.

The Role of Existing Building Codes in Safety

by Marla McIntyre | Jun 19, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | Regulations

The National Institute of Building Sciences National Council of Governments on Building Codes and Standards (NCGBCS), released a white paper on the role of building codes in safety.

Seven Things to Know About Compliance With Silica Dust Regulations

by Steve Ochs | Jun 15, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | OSHA | Regulations | Safety

OSHA began enforcing most provisions of its new respirable crystalline silica standards in September 2017. Contractors need to know seven things about compliance with silica dust regulations.

AIA Analysis: New Construction Termination Considerations

by Dean W. Farley | Jun 12, 2018
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory

New language in the AIA A201-2017 provides parties to a construction contract an improved starting point to address the problems that typically develop when an owner terminates a project for convenience.

Cold-formed Steel Solutions for Seismic Retrofit of Existing Buildings

by Jonathan Humble, Bonnie Manley | Jun 8, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | Regulations

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Standard 41-17, “Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Buildings,” provides engineers and builders with a tool to evaluate and optimize seismic performance of existing buildings.

Michigan Legislature Repeals Prevailing Wage Law

by Nick Steingart | Jun 8, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

The Michigan Legislature voted to repeal the state’s prevailing wage law, which was enacted in 1965, by a 23-14 margin in the Senate and a 56-53 margin in the House of Representatives.

Resilience and the National Model Building Codes

by Jonathan Humble | Jun 5, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | Regulations

Designing and upgrading buildings that can withstand disasters is becoming increasingly important. Resilient codes and standards are increasingly being mandated through regulation and legislation.

Wisconsin and Pennsylvania Update Building Energy Codes

by Joanna Masterson | Jun 5, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | Regulations

Wisconsin updated its Commercial Building Code from the 2009 to the 2015 International Building Code. Pennsylvania builders will be required to comply with new residential and commercial energy regulations that align with the 2015 model International Energy Conservation Code.

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Cold-formed Steel Solutions for Seismic Retrofit of Existing Buildings

Michigan Legislature Repeals Prevailing Wage Law

Resilience and the National Model Building Codes

Wisconsin and Pennsylvania Update Building Energy Codes

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