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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.

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.

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.

AISI Publishes New Test Standard

by American Iron and Steel Institute | May 31, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | Regulations

The American Iron and Steel Institute has published a new test standard in its S900-series—AISI S919-17, Test Standard for Determining the Flexural Strength and Stiffness of Cold-Formed Steel Nonstructural Members. The test standard has been approved by ANSI as the American National Standard and is available for downloading free of charge.

MBMA’s Energy Design Guide: Bringing Clarity to Energy Code Compliance

by Jonathan Humble | May 30, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | Regulations

The MBMA Energy Design Guide is a resource for building owners, design professionals, builders and manufacturers on how to design, construct and maintain energy-efficient metal buildings.

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Resilience and the National Model Building Codes

Wisconsin and Pennsylvania Update Building Energy Codes

AISI Publishes New Test Standard

MBMA’s Energy Design Guide: Bringing Clarity to Energy Code Compliance

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