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In times like these, it is important for companies to align themselves with solid partnerships that can endure the storm.  IHS, with over 50 years of experience, is the source for critical information for thousands of companies just like yours. 

The industry is evolving and changing everyday.  New requirements and regulations are impacting everyone involved, including:

  • Design
  • Management
  • Review/Approvals
  • Building 
  • Maintenance

These areas, as well as others are responsible for ensuring their projects are compliant with the changing building codes, AEC standards, and Environmental Safety & Health (ESH) regulations. New rules and funding is impacting the construction industry.  Understanding how the Federal Stimulus Act will affect your business is critical. 

IHS AEC information solutions help organizations reduce costs and increase productivity and efficiency, while reducing the risk of re-work.

New! Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) MasterFormat Subscription
IHS is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the CSI MasterFormat and Transition Matrix in subscription form. More...

ICC-ES News
The ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) Board of Directors has selected Mark Johnson to serve as the ES President, following the announcement of John Nosse’s January 2010 retirement ... more
Construction Information Service - Offered as an online service, CIS provides access to an extensive range of full text documents covering all aspects of the building, engineering, design and construction process for the UK. More...

New! Internet Version of IHS Plan Analyst
IHS Plan Analyst is now available via the Internet. This time saving, proven, software is the fastest and easiest way to complete code studies and plan checks. More...

New! IHS Launches State Codes Web Site
IHS and Citation Publishing Inc are pleased to announce the availability of the 2004 Florida Building Codes, Road and Bridge Specs and other state specific construction regulatory information. More...


TIA-222-G Now Available

TIA-222-G
Structural Standard for Antenna Supporting Structures and Antennas (includes county listings.)

TIA-222 version G will be the most sweeping change in the 222 standard since Version D was implemented nearly 20 years ago.

  • Version G is comprised of 16 chapters and annexes, covering technical issues such as wind and ice loading, seismic loading, design stresses, safety and climbing, and geotechnical requirements.
  • TIA-222-G is applicable mainly to steel structures but may also be applied to other materials.
  • The standard addresses the impact on the load-carrying capacity of existing structures.
  • Version G based on limit states design.

For more information, call 1-877-413-5184

Architecture, Engineering & Construction News Topics

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ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION NEWS
July 2, 2009
ICC Building Code Effort Targets Energy Efficiency, Carbon Footprint
The 2009 edition of International Building Code (IBC), available in March, puts forth safety guidelines for occupants of tall buildings, contains ... more
June 29, 2009
ISO Publishes Wind Load Standard for Structures - ISO 4354
The 2009 edition of International Building Code (IBC), available in March, puts forth safety guidelines for occupants of tall buildings, contains ... more
June 12, 2009
ASTM WK22313 to Address Rock Abrasivity Measurements
ASTM International Committee D18 on Soil and Rock is developing ASTM WK22313, a proposed standard for measuring rock abrasivity, which is designed ... more
June 10, 2009
ASTM D7263 Outlines Procedures for Soil Density Testing
ASTM International Subcommittee D18.03 on Texture, Plasticity and Density Characteristics of Soils developed ASTM D7263 - Test Methods for Laboratory ... more
June 10, 2009
ASTM WK23931 to Efficiently Standardize PVC Pressure Fittings
ASTM International Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems is developing ASTM WK23931, an efficient means to standardize fabricated polyvinyl ... more
May 31, 2009
ASTM Approves Pozzolanic Hydraulic Lime Standard - ASTM C1707
ASTM International approved a standard for a type of lime that has been used in construction as far back as ancient Roman. ... more
April 23, 2009
ISO 23814, ISO 9927-1, ISO 9927-3 Address Crane Inspection Guidelines
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) released ISO 23814:2009, ISO 9927-1:2009 and ISO 9927-3:2005, three crane inspection ... more
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