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HEADLINES ADDED: August 19, 2009
California Building Standards Commission Announces Nation's First Green Building Standards Code
The California Building Standards Commission, Sacramento, Calif., recently announced that the nation’s first Green Building Standards Code became effective August 1... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: August 04, 2009
Public input needed for British Columbia Building Code
Proposed updates to the B.C. Building Code are now available online for public input.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: July 03, 2009
International Green Construction Code (IGCC) Now in the Works
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HEADLINES ADDED: June 15, 2009
First Remodeled Home Certified To NAHB Green Building Standard
A recently completed remodeling project in Munster, Ind., is the first home remodel to earn certification under the National Green Building Standard, according to the National Association of Home Builders.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: May 22, 2009
First Remodeled Home Certified to the National Green Building Standard
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HEADLINES ADDED: May 16, 2009
Round Three for Green Building Standard
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HEADLINES ADDED: April 20, 2009
New York City Blasts Federal Standard for Cranes
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HEADLINES ADDED: April 16, 2009
Code Q&A
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HEADLINES ADDED: April 08, 2009
NCCCO Launches CCO Rigger Certification
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HEADLINES ADDED: April 06, 2009
AEMP Makes Progress in Developing Telematics Standard
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HEADLINES ADDED: April 03, 2009
Baker Sets Footing For Cincinnati Skyscraper
Baker Concrete Construction poured a nearly 6,000-cubic-yard foundation on Jan. 18 for the Queen City Square project in Cincinnati, a building that will eventually become the city's tallest. A concrete mat measuring 25,000 square feet by about 6 feet deep will serve as the footing for a 41-story office complex that will soar 86 feet above Cincinnati's current height standard, the Carew Tower.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: February 16, 2009
2008 California Green Building Standards Code, Title 24 part 11
By 5570S08. ICC. Price: $34. Publish Date: 04/2009... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: February 09, 2009
ICC-700 National Green Building Standard Approved
The National Green Building Standard, known as ICC-700, was approved Jan. 29, 2009 as an American National Standard. The standard’s rating system allows builders, designers and communities to choose the levels of high-performance green buildings that best suit their needs... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: February 05, 2009
National Green Building Standard ICC-700 Approved
ICC-700 provides a benchmark for green building in the residential market, serving as a new and needed starting point for comprehensive approaches to green residential construction... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: January 29, 2009
Work Restarted On First Green Building Standard
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HEADLINES ADDED: January 13, 2009
Tougher Canadian energy-code standards could change building design, construction
Tough energy standards are coming that could throw wrinkles into how buildings are designed and constructed in Canada.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: January 12, 2009
Tougher Canadian energy-code standards could change building design, construction
Tough energy standards are coming that could throw wrinkles into how buildings are designed and constructed in Canada.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: November 03, 2008
California's Green Building Standard
California's Green Building Standard, adopted by the California Building Standards Commission on July 18, 2008, appears to remain the only state-wide green building standard in existence --- which is somewhat surprising, given the sudden popularity of "going green" in so many business sectors. Hardly a day goes by without several emails in my In box advertising programs, books, events, etc. touting the benefits of being green.California's standards appear to focus heavily on reducing water use --- by one account, the standards will require (when they become mandatory in a... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: October 24, 2008
ICC Code Changes to Impact Housing Design
Hundreds of approved code changes will be included in the 2009 version of the International Codes, used to guide construction in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: September 08, 2008
British Columbia goes green with building code
Every new building in the province must meet strict standards for energy and water efficiency as of Sept. 5.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: August 27, 2008
Serious Standards for Green Builders, Inc.
Clark Wilson, president and CEO of Green Builders, is ahead of the trend in the green building industry. While others offer options for energy efficiency, his company makes it standard and affordable.... Read More
Committee begins draft of Canadian building-commissioning standard
A committee that includes representation from building owners, government agencies and the design and contracting communities is gearing up to draft a long-awaited national standard on building commissioning.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: August 26, 2008
Committee begins draft of Canadian building-commissioning standard
A committee that includes representation from building owners, government agencies and the design and contracting communities is gearing up to draft a long-awaited national standard on building commissioning.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: August 22, 2008
LEED Green Building Rating System Works Toward Third-Party Certification
U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) V3, the certification bodies for the LEED Green Building Rating System were recently announced.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: August 13, 2008
Association seeks support for national deconstruction standard for existing buildings
The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) is seeking support from industry stakeholders to kick-start development of a national standard on “deconstruction” of existing buildings.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: August 08, 2008
AIA Deconstructs Green-Building Standards
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HEADLINES ADDED: August 05, 2008
Technical Details: Recent Changes to Building Codes Relating to Roofing
Recent changes to roofing materials, application methods and destructive weather events have combined to create changes to roof-related items in the building codes. Prior to 2000, there were three main building codes recognized and adopted throughout the United States.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: July 31, 2008
New Energy Standards Approved in California
The California Energy Commission recently approved dozens of new energy-efficiency building standards for new construction.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: July 15, 2008
Code for Sustainable Buildings to be developed by 2009
The UK Green Building Council (UK GBC) has begun talks to develop a Code for Sustainable Buildings.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: July 14, 2008
Code for Sustainable Buildings to be developed by 2009
The UK Green Building Council (UK GBC) has begun talks to develop a Code for Sustainable Buildings.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: June 07, 2008
AIA Announces New 'Integrated' Standard to Mixed Reviews
The rollout of standard contract documents for fully integrated project delivery from the American Institute of Architects was met with much skepticism at the AIA Convention, held May 13-15 in Boston.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: May 31, 2008
Major Builders Group Fighting Calif.'s Off-Road Diesel Emissions Standard
AGC of America says the new standards and rules would require California contractors to retrofit, re-power, or replace off-road diesel equipment at a cost expected to reach $13 billion.... Read More
NYC Adopts Revised Fire Code, Analyzes Child Fire Deaths
"Together, the new Fire and Building Codes will improve safety while also making it easier for construction professionals, designers, property owners, businesses, and others to work here more efficiently and understand their obligations under the law," NY Mayor Michael Bloomberg said.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: February 20, 2008
2008 NEC Looseleaf National Electric Code
By ZA-7008LL. Delmar Publishers. Price: $85. Publish Date: 09/2007... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: February 14, 2008
A Glossary of Sound Terms and Descriptions
Want to learn more about audio and sound? We provide a glossary of common terms and descriptions.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: February 05, 2008
CodeMaster: Seismic Design Category Based on the IBC 2006 and ASCE 7 - 05
By 9294S06. ICC. Price: $7.5. Publish Date: 06/2006... Read More
Building Codes Illustrated for Healthcare Facilities: A Guide to Understanding the 2006 International Building Code
By Steven R. Winkel. Wiley and Sons. Price: $50. Publish Date: 04/2007... Read More
Building Codes Illustrated for Elementary and Secondary Schools: A Guide to Understanding the 2006 International Building Code
By Steven R. Winkel. Wiley and Sons. Price: $50. Publish Date: 04/2007... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: February 02, 2008
Concrete Institute Updates Building Code Guidebook
First major revisions since 2005 rolled out at World of Concrete.... Read More
1997 UBC / 2006 IBC Nonstructural Comparison and Cross Reference
By 4011S06. ICC. Price: $40. Publish Date: 06/2006... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: January 29, 2008
NFPA 14 2003 Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, 2003 Edition
By NFPA. NFPA. Price: $34.5. Publish Date: 06/2003... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: January 23, 2008
National Electric Code Handbook 2008 NEC
By 70HB08. Delmar Publishers. Price: $130. Publish Date: 01/2008... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: January 21, 2008
Committee drafts national guideline for early stages of building projects
A committee that includes representation from the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is developing a national guideline for starting building projects.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: January 17, 2008
2008 Cummulative Supplement to the Greenbook 2006 Standard Specifications for Public Works
By BNI. Building News, Inc.. Price: $8.95. Publish Date: 02/2008... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: December 30, 2007
1997 UBC / 2006 IBC Structural Comparison and Cross Reference
By 4012S06. ICC. Price: $45. Publish Date: 06/2006... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: October 26, 2007
Wither the AIA?
ConsensusDocs seeks to dislodge the standard AIA contract forms & become the new industry standard.Is anyone using these forms yet? If so, how is it going?... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: October 19, 2007
National Electric Code 2008 Paperback NEC
By 70-08SB. Delmar Publishers. Price: $75. Publish Date: 09/2007... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: September 10, 2007
Shifting Tides of New Contractor Retainage Legislation - North Carolina Public Projects
On June 12, 2007, my colleague Culley Carson posted a blog entry entitled "Public Owners Beware: Legislation in North Carolina General Assembly Will Cap Retainage in Public Construction Projects." A variation of this legislation was recently ratified and signed into law by the Governor on August 17, 2007. To see the new legislation, click here. Bottom line, the original very pro-subcontractor legislation has been watered down by influence from owner and design professional interest groups.In summary, the legislation, which takes effect on public projects with contracts entered into after... Read More
Changes to Georgia Contractor License
As Georgia’s implementation of its new residential and general contractor licensing statute progresses, this year’s General Assembly made several changes – among the most significant being:The statute’s final implementation date was extended by six months – to July 1, 2008. Beginning that date, licenses are required to obtain building permits on virtually all Georgia building construction projects, including residential and commercial construction.Demolition work was removed from scope contained in the statute’s definition of “contractor.”The requirement that qualifying agents be engaged by their businesses on a “full-time basis” was removed;... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: April 27, 2007
New York City Plans To Roll Out Proposed Code Next Month
The New York City Dept. of Buildings plans to submit its long-awaited, new building code to the city council for approval early next month.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: April 26, 2007
Take this job, and compare the pay online
Ever wonder how your pay compares with that of people doing the same job across the street, or even across the country?... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: March 26, 2007
BICSI publishes Outside Plant Design Reference Manual, fourth edition
Manual provides basis for RCDD/OSP Specialty Program. Tampa, Fla.-based BICSI®, an organization of information transport systems (ITS) industry professionals, recently released the Outside Plant Design Reference Manual (OSPDRM), fourth edition... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: March 17, 2007
Code-Compliance Tool Ready for Test
The International Code Council is about to complete a significant piece in the interoperability puzzle. ICC will release a beta version of its SMARTcodes system for industry review this spring.... Read More
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