As buildings are constructed to be tighter and more efficient than ever before, mechanical ventilation has become increasingly important in order to maintain a healthy and comfortable indoor ...

In the plumbing industry, staying on top of codes and standards can be like finding your way through a vast labyrinth that can change at any turn—but if you know what to look for as you go, you’ll ...

In simple terms, building codes and standards are about protecting people and property — the result being safe and prosperous communities, which is the heartbeat of any culture. Every rule in every ...

In a world where building energy efficiency is increasingly prized, pursued and rewarded, it’s no surprise that it’s also becoming not only expected, but mandated. Energy-related codes and standards ...

[As regards the International Standard for Laboratories (ISL), the situation is slightly different. The new version approved in May 2019 will now be reviewed in order to reflect and incorporate any ...

Commercial construction projects are reviewed and inspected for compliance with the International Building Code (IBC), Building Technical Codes and the university's Design and Construction Standards.

Hoping to promote compatibility and interoperability that could accelerate the adoption of off-site construction in sectors such as multifamily housing, commercial developments and institutional ...

American Standard Code for Information Interchange. more commonly known as ASCII, is the standard for representing all upper-case and lower-case Latin letters, numbers, punctuations, etc as a code ...

Interested parties have until May 16 to comment on the final draft of the 2016 Code of Standard Practice for Structural Steel Buildings and Bridges, which the American Institute of Steel Construction ...