ASHRAE Standard 209-2018, Energy Simulation Aided Design for Buildings except Low Rise Residential Buildings, defines minimum requirements for providing energy design assistance using building energy simulation and analysis.
Send One Powerful Message to Congress at ABC’s Legislative Week
Associated Builders and Contractors’ (ABC) annual Legislative Week, June 24-28 in Washington, D.C., is members’ greatest chance to educate Congress about the issues that affect their businesses and showcase the contributions they make to the construction industry and the U.S. economy.
When the Owner Stops Paying: Prepare in Advance to Deal With Subcontractors
Subcontractors, suppliers and laborers still need timely payment even if the general contractor has not been paid. Here are tips for dealing with subcontractors when the owner stops paying.
2018 Candidate Profiles
Get the scoop on a handful of 2018 congressional races that are important to the political landscape.
EPA Announces New Funding for Water Infrastructure Projects
Funding will leverage public and private investments to keep lead and other contaminants out of drinking water and upgrade aging water infrastructure.
Is There Such a Thing as a One-year Warranty?
Contractors and owners should examine contract provisions carefully to ensure clarity on warranty limitations and be wary of misconceptions about industry standards.
Lump-sum General Conditions in Cost-plus Commercial Construction Contracting
Hybrid cost-plus contracting with lump-sum general conditions can have administrative advantages for contractors and owners. Effectiveness depends on project scale and whether parties accurately estimate the costs within the lump sum.
Moving the Country Forward With Foreign Direct Investment: A Balancing Act
Contractors can benefit from Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), but investment by foreign firms in U.S. design and construction firms, materials suppliers and technology providers could face more scrutiny.












