Codes + Standards 3 Ways to Use Building Codes to Slow Climate Change Architects, builders, manufacturers, and inspectors have a role to play in improving energy efficiency and resiliency through building codes
Coronavirus Resources and Information OSHA Updates List of COVID-19 Resources for Construction Industry The Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued an updated list of COVID-19 resources from various federal and state agencies and...
Building Materials American Wood Council Updates Report on Fire Resistance of Wood Members and Assemblies The American Wood Council (AWC) released an updated “Technical Report 10 (TR10), Calculating the Fire Resistance of Wood Members and...
Jobsite Safety How Owners Should Comply With OSHA Roofing Safety Guidelines Building owners have a responsibility to protect people who venture on their roofs, according to OSHA. OSHA prescribed certain safety...
Codes + Standards AIA Releases New, Updated Sustainable Project Documents The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently released new, updated AIA contract documents to support businesses to reach...
Codes + Standards How USGBC Will Support Pandemic Recovery Efforts The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) released a new strategy, “Healthy People in Healthy Places Equals a Healthy Economy,” to use LEED to...
Codes + Standards As Many Cities Shut Down Construction, Aspen, Colo. Fast Tracks Projects While many U.S. cities temporarily shut down construction sites to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the city council in Aspen, Colo., looked...
Codes + Standards How Builders, Local Government Can Pave the Path to Affordable Housing To make housing more affordable, builders must think big by starting small. Skinny apartments, micro-multifamily spaces, and more...
Codes + Standards Efficiency Programs Can Make Homes Healthier Programs to make homes more energy efficient can also alleviate health problems such as asthma, extreme heat and cold exposure, and falls....
Codes + Standards Supreme Court Says Georgia Cannot Copyright Its Entire Official Code The Supreme Court recently ruled that Georgia may not copyright its entire official code, which includes both the state’s laws and...
