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
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
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
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
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
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.
Active Shooter Policies: What to Look For
Business or property damages caused by an active shooter may not be covered under general liability insurance unless the insured is deemed to be “liable.” Here are things to consider when selecting an active shooter insurance policy.
Dispute Avoidance Through Improved Change Order Management
Projects experience changes that impact scope, cost and schedule. An effective change order management system can be the difference between a successful job and one that is delayed, over budget or ends up in dispute.












