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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

The American Institute of Steel Construction recently released an updated revision of one of its flagship standards, the Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges (ANSI/AISC 303-22).

New 2025 California Building Standards Code takes effect on January 1, impacting construction permits and regulations.

The virtues of off-site construction—also called prefabrication or modular construction—are well known to the industry. Working in a facility means a safer, more controlled, more efficient environment ...

ANNAPOLIS, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Accredited Standards Committee X9 Inc. (X9) today announced that it has released a standard for QR Code Protection Using Cryptographic Solutions, X9.148. The new ...

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 ...

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[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 ...