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October 17, 2006
Frost: New Energy Regulations Lead to Steady Growth of Lighting Control Switches
The implementation of newly-revised energy codes and regulations in North America has significantly increased the use of energy-efficient lighting ... more
October 16, 2006
EC Enforces Directive on Energy Performance of Buildings
The European Commission (EC) sent reasoned opinions to Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Finland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Slovak Republic, ... more
October 10, 2006
NEMA Releases Guidance on EPACT 2005 Commercial Building Tax Deduction Certification Letters
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) issued a guidance document on Energy Policy Act Commercial Building Tax Deduction Certification ... more
October 9, 2006
ASTM Int'l Adhered Manufactured Stone Masonry Veneer Subcommittee Provides Guidance for Building Industry
ASTM International Committee C15 on Manufactured Masonry Units created a subcommittee, C15.11 on Adhered Manufactured Stone Masonry Veneer. ... more
October 5, 2006
American Society of Safety Engineers Publishes Construction Safety Standard
The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) released the revised American National Standard Institute (ANSI) A10.44-2006 standard. ... more
October 2, 2006
ICC, IAPMO End Joint Code Development Discussions
The International Code Council (ICC) ended negotiations with the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) on the ... more
October 2, 2006
Kentucky Adopts Updated NFPA Codes
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced Kentucky adopted the most recent editions of NFPA 1 - Uniform Fire Code and NFPA 101 ... more
October 2, 2006
ASHRAE Plans to Add Sustainable Design to Handbook
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) is considering incorporating sustainable design guidance ... more
September 28, 2006
GAEB Publishes Standard on Data Exchange in XML: PAS 1067
The Joint Committee on Information Technology in the Construction Industry (GAEB) has recently published its "GAEB Data Exchange XML (GAEB DA ... more
September 25, 2006
Self-Consolidating Concrete Standard Provides Test for Stability
ASTM International released standard ASTM C 1610/C 1610M - Test Method for Static Segregation of Self-Consolidating Concrete Using Column Technique. ... more
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