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Wood | Apr 8, 2016

New LEED Pilot ACP designed to help eliminate irresponsibly sourced materials

Illegal wood is primary target to restrict illicit material in the supply chain.

 

Lighting | Apr 5, 2016

Lighting requirements for high-rise dwellings proposed for energy standard

The requirements would effectively eliminate incandescent and halogen bulbs.

Steel Buildings | Apr 4, 2016

AISI publishes Cold-Formed Steel Framing Design Guide, 2016 Edition

Updates 2007 edition; includes five comprehensive design examples.

 

Data Centers | Apr 1, 2016

ASHRAE releases publication on the impact of IT equipment on data center design

The book offers advice for designing structures in the fast-changing data center industry.

Codes and Standards | Mar 28, 2016

Occupant egress simulations that impact codes fall short, researchers say

Building evacuations in emergencies are too dangerous as a result.

 

School Construction | Mar 28, 2016

National report on school buildings reports $46 billion annual funding shortfall

Millions of students said to be learning in obsolete facilities.

 

Codes and Standards | Mar 25, 2016

ASHRAE grants fund human thermal comfort database project

Aim is to help better understand thermal comfort in residential and commercial buildings.

 

Codes and Standards | Mar 25, 2016

OSHA finalizes new silica dust regulations

Construction industry has until June 2017 to comply.

 

Wood | Mar 23, 2016

APA updates Engineered Wood Construction Guide

Provides recommendations on engineered wood construction systems.

Codes and Standards | Mar 23, 2016

Affordable housing advocates differ on micro-apartment policy

New York’s luxury micro units could be first step to developing affordable units.

 

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