ASSE International publishes three revised product performance standards
ASSE 1014-2020, Performance Requirements for Backflow Prevention Devices for Hand-held Showers, ASSE 1020-2020, Performance Requirements for Pressure Vacuum Breaker Assemblies, and ASSE 1069-2020, Performance Requirements for Automatic Temperature Control Mixing Valves, have been designated as American National Standards by the American…
6 ideas for marketing your construction company
When it comes to marketing for the construction industry, whether you’re building homes or doing B2B sales as a commercial construction company, you need to be promoting yourself through all marketing channels. New customer acquisition is key to growing businesses, and yours is no exception. It…
IAPMO promotes Hansen to Executive Vice President
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), in recognition of his vital work in Washington, D.C., and across the globe, has promoted Dain Hansen to Executive Vice President of Government Relations. Since joining The IAPMO Group in 2010, Hansen…
Bulletin 251: Evacuation Readiness for Building Occupants
No matter the type of building, whether it is recently constructed or an aging structure, property operators and managers may be faced with a potentially risky fire emergency. Add to the mix unexpected situations, such as when building occupants are in…
rFOIL introduces Roofing Underlayment 2200 Series Product
rFOIL® Reflective Insulation 2200 Series is an effective energy barrier that can greatly reduce the transfer of radiant heat through siding and roofing. While most insulating materials rely on retarding the flow of heat through walls and ceilings, rFOIL® Reflective Insulation…
New edition of CLT Handbook now available
FPInnovations, a non-profit specializing in creating solutions that support the global competitiveness of the Canadian forest sector, and its government and industry partners, today launched the all-new 2019 2nd edition of the building-construction game-changing, “Canadian CLT Handbook.” Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is…
Embodied carbon in construction calculator launches to tackle industry emissions
Companies from across the architecture, engineering and construction industries have collaborated to create a free digital embodied carbon calculator that they hope will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and counter climate change. The Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator (EC3) allows architects, engineers and policy makers to…
AWC releases update to Span Calculator App
The American Wood Council (AWC) has released an updated Maximum Span Calculator for Wood Joists and Rafters. The primary change is inclusion of updated design values as found in the 2018 National Design Specification® (NDS®) for Wood Construction Supplement. The free Span…