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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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- AIA Announces New 'Integrated' Standard to Mixed Reviews
- Major Builders Group Fighting Calif.'s Off-Road Diesel Emissions Standard
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- 2008 NEC Looseleaf National Electric Code
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