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Stay on the Right Side of Safety Regulations With Technology

Contractors can mitigate risk by investing in technology to improve safety training, perform inspections and stay ahead of potential jobsite hazards by leveraging data and IoT tech.

Pick the Right Prevailing Wage Software

Prevailing wage reporting is complicated and can lead to costly mistakes. Here’s what to look for when evaluating a new system.

The State of Damage Prevention in 2019

by Brigham A. McCown | Apr 27, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Regulations

DOT finalized regulations for damage prevention that allow the federal government to supersede the states where underground infrastructure is not sufficiently protected.

Digital Technology Can Resolve Low-Touch Claims in Hours, Not Days

With digital technology, minor claims can be processed faster—sometimes in a matter of hours. But automated claims processing need not come at the expense of personalized service.

Chicago Overhauls 70-Year-Old Building Code

by Joanna Masterson | Apr 1, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Regulations

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Department of Buildings presented city councilmembers with the first major update to the building code in 70 years to better align construction requirements with up-to-date model codes and national standards.

Illinois Adopts New Energy Code

by Joanna Masterson | Mar 5, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Markets | Public | Regulations

The 2018 International Energy Conservation Code is now state law across Illinois, with the intent of increasing energy efficiency and lowering operating costs for commercial buildings.

Code Changes Pave Way for CLT in Tall Buildings and Spark Flammability Debate

by Sam Barnes | Mar 5, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Regulations

New codes, which will be included in the 2021 IBC, create three types of mass timber construction and set fire safety requirements and allowable heights.

New Report Aids in Compliance With Sound Transmission Code Provisions

by Jason Smart | Feb 19, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Regulations

Building codes stipulate minimum performance requirements for noise transmission through certain interior walls, partitions and floor-ceiling assemblies. The IBC requires floor assemblies separating dwellings from each other or from public areas to meet minimum acoustical requirements for two parameters: STC and IIC.

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Stay on the Right Side of Safety Regulations With Technology

Pick the Right Prevailing Wage Software

The State of Damage Prevention in 2019

Digital Technology Can Resolve Low-Touch Claims in Hours, Not Days

Chicago Overhauls 70-Year-Old Building Code

Illinois Adopts New Energy Code

Code Changes Pave Way for CLT in Tall Buildings and Spark Flammability Debate

New Report Aids in Compliance With Sound Transmission Code Provisions

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