The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced that it will extend the deadline for filing 2018 EEO-1 reports from March 31, 2019 to May 31, 2019.
Contractors Report Strong Opposition to PLA Mandates
In a survey of more than 500 members of Associated Builders and Contractors, 98 percent said they were less likely to bid on a taxpayer-funded construction contract if the bid specifications required the winning firm to sign a project labor agreement with labor unions.
ICC Approves Mass Timber Code Changes
The International Code Council voted to approve a package of 14 proposed tall mass timber code changes.
2018 International Green Construction Code: Streamlined Code Development
Groundbreaking model for building codes helps municipalities save money, protect resources and increase the resilience, safety and standards of living for communities across the globe.
How Fire Loss Impacts Code Development and Enforcement
Over the years, many high-profile fires have resulted in significant changes to the fire codes. Despite these important changes, the same mistakes are made repeatedly, resulting in loss of life and property.
Building Codes Evolve With High Wind Events
After every landfalling hurricane, damage investigators determine how buildings performed compared to how they should have performed based on the year built and the building code that was in place at the time of construction. These studies help improve building codes and structural resiliency.
Construction Contract Payment Terms Aren’t Worth the Paper They’re Printed On
As construction becomes more complicated and project participants have no direct contractual relationship with others on the project, there is an element of fear (and risk) that leads to overly complicated contracts.
Pennsylvania Modernizes State Building Code
The Pennsylvania Independent Regulatory Review Commission has updated the state’s Uniform Construction Code to align with the 2015 International Code.












