Blog: Building & Construction
Senate Bill 4D (SB4D): A New Law to Improve Building Safety in Florida
Bill aims to enhance the longevity and structural integrity of buildings More…
Geotechnical Engineering: Understanding What Lies Beneath
Learn the importance of geotechnical engineering in design and construction projects, from site evaluations to foundation design, and more More…
Trends in Sustainable Building Materials - Part 2
A look at the tools used to evaluate the environmental impact of building products and processes More…
A View of Fenestration Testing in Canada
Learn more about NAFS Requirements and its Canadian Supplement More…
CAN/ULC-S134: A Canadian Fire Safety Standard for Exterior Wall
Simulates a large-scale fire to evaluate flame propagation More…
NFPA 285: A Fire Safety Standard for Wall Assemblies in the U.S.
Ensuring the safety and performance of building materials More…
Shedding Light on Window, Door, and Skylight Testing
Common reasons for testing and basic test methods More…
A Building Products Standard to Help Ensure Safety in Schools
Introduction to ASTM F3561 More…
Trends in Sustainable Building Materials - Part 1
Initiatives that are driving the industry to focus on reduction of embodied carbon More…
Construction Monitoring: A Valuable Tool in Urban Building Projects
How it can help protect you and your neighbor from the potential risk of damage to surrounding buildings and structures More…
Retrofitting Building Enclosures to Improve Energy Consumption
An introduction to the BECx process More…
Breaking Down the Florida Administrative Code & Florida Administrative Register
A look into the who, what, why, and where of the Florida building code and building product safety More…
Will Your Building Products and Materials Weather the Storm of Environmental Exposure?
Accelerated weathering testing is used to simulate the effects of prolonged exposure to the elements on material performance and durability More…
CE Marks the Spot: Selling Construction Products in the EU
Learn about when a CE mark is required, when it's not, and exceptions to the rule More…
Managing Risk through Quality Control Field Testing
Field testing is fundamental in the building and construction industry to ensure safe and compliant project installations More…
Why Product Certification Could Boost Your Sales
Learn how product certification plays an integral role in the success of your building products More…
Window & Door Testing 101
A Guide to Assessment More…
Incorporating Fire Testing into Building Codes
Learn why fire safety standards were developed to help ensure life safety and protection of property More…
The Importance of Hurricane Standards in Building Codes
How building codes evolved to address hurricane impact hazards and where we are today More…
Building Products Testing: Six Things You Should Know to Ensure Your Product Fits its Purpose
Product testing is all about ensuring buildings are safe places More…
Reducing GHG Emissions in the Built Environment
Learn about the building- and material-focused strategies used to lower operational and embodied GHG production More…
Building for Occupant Health and Wellbeing
An overview of healthy building and its role in improving indoor air quality More…
Providing Safe and Functional Shelter from Severe Weather Events
An overview of the standards and guidance that exist to ensure areas of refuge keep occupants safe during hurricanes and tornadoes More…
STC Ratings: Six Things You Never Knew
It's important to understand the nuances of sound transmission class ratings and how they relate to real-world noise control options More…
Key Things to Consider for Acoustic Quality and Comfort
Prioritizing acoustics is important when creating and maintaining sustainable, high-performance buildings More…
Plastic Composite Decking Safety and Performance Requirements
Overview of U.S. building codes and standards More…
Material Testing and Site Inspections: The Foundation of Successful Construction
Ensuring a quality project upon completion More…
Returning Students and Teachers to the Classroom Safely
Employing indoor air quality testing to reopen schools More…
Code Compliance Simplified
Using Code Compliance Research Reports to demonstrate compliance of alternative products More…
An Introduction to the IMO 2010 FTP Code
Insights for Shipbuilding Products Manufacturers More…
Three Sound Ratings You Need to Know
STC, OITC, & IIC More…
Modular Innovation
Repurposing Shipping Containers More…
The Advantages of Modular Construction
Prefabricated Benefits for All More…
Floor Moisture Forensics
Three Ways to Save Money More…
Spray Foam 101
A Guide to Testing, Certification, and Beyond More…
Specialty Construction Testing
Five Services You Need to Know About More…
Sound Isolation and Privacy
Acoustical Field Measurements & Testing More…
Modular Construction
An Introduction to Process and Inspection More…
Building Products Certification
The Process & Benefits More…
Flood Barrier Testing
Insights in the Lab and Field More…
The Importance of a Well-Defined Special Inspections Program, Part 2
Key Entities for Program Success More…
The Importance of a Well-Defined Special Inspections Program, Part 1
Key Entities for Program Success More…
Operating with Confidence
Facility Infection Control Measures More…
Groundwater Issues in Construction
Considerations for Identification and Evaluation More…
Sound and Privacy
Acoustic Considerations for Residential Buildings More…
Fire Doors 101
Testing, Certification, and Beyond More…
Create Healthier Indoor Environments
Practical Approaches to Reduce Risks More…
Keys to a Successful Building Mock-Up
Evaluating Performance and Integrity of the Building Envelope More…
New US EPA On-Line E-Manifesting System for Hazardous Wastes
What You Need to Know About the New Procedure More…
New OSHA Injury and Illness Reporting Rule
What You Should Know About a Requirement That Could Impact Millions of Businesses More…