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ASHRAE Publishes Energy Simulation-aided Design Standard

by Marla McIntyre | May 2, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | Regulations

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.

Brasfield & Gorrie Tackles Tough Specs for NASA Test Stands

by Sam Barnes | Feb 14, 2018
Industrial | Legal and Regulatory | Markets | Regulations

The technologies of design, construction and space joined forces at Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama recently, as Brasfield & Gorrie tackled incredibly stringent specifications to complete NASA’s new Space Launch System (SLS) test stands.

Federal Laws Applying to Opioid Use and Addiction

Data shows that, statistically, every adult American knows at least one member of the workforce who has been injured at work, was involved in an accident or underwent hospitalization, and has been prescribed pain medication—likely an opioid—to use while on the job.

A Look Back at Issues Facing Construction Risk Managers in 2017

As 2017 comes to a close, contractors faced new OSHA regulations, drug and opioid epidemics and new AIA contract documents. For 2018, expect a focus on workplace violence and ergonomic concerns.

A Short History of Defective Building Delivery Damages

If Hammurabi were alive today, he would likely be a proponent of statutory, punitive and consequential damages to enforce his code. These would substantially add to a money judgment amount.

IRS Increases Health FSA Limit for 2018

The IRS has increased the Flexible Spending Account dollar limit on employee salary reduction contributions to $2,650 for taxable years beginning in 2018.

Thwarting the Worst of Hurricane Irma

by Joanna Masterson | Dec 1, 2017
Insurance | Legal and Regulatory | Regulations | Risk

Insurance companies, homebuilders, and city and county officials are still assessing Hurricane Irma damage, but in general, the stricter building codes enforced after Hurricane Andrew did their job.

Overview of Bonding Regulations for Contractors in 2017

by Todd Bryant | Nov 6, 2017
Legal and Regulatory | Regulations | Risk | Surety Bonding

New U.S. bonding regulations may signify a trend toward better regulation of the construction industry through surety bonds. Bonds are also an option for providing financial security on projects.

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ASHRAE Publishes Energy Simulation-aided Design Standard

Brasfield & Gorrie Tackles Tough Specs for NASA Test Stands

Federal Laws Applying to Opioid Use and Addiction

A Look Back at Issues Facing Construction Risk Managers in 2017

A Short History of Defective Building Delivery Damages

IRS Increases Health FSA Limit for 2018

Thwarting the Worst of Hurricane Irma

Overview of Bonding Regulations for Contractors in 2017

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