Architecture, Engineering & Construction Standards News 2007

December 29, 2007

Frost: Energy Recovery Ventilation Systems Reap Benefits of Going Green
Energy conservation is a key priority in North America, according to Frost & Sullivan, and energy recovery ventilation (ERV) systems, which provide ... more

December 29, 2007

BOMA-Supported Legislation Extends Terrorism Insurance Program for 7 More Years
Congress passed legislation H.R. 2761 to extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA), supported by the Building Owners and Managers Association ... more

December 29, 2007

ICC: Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas Codes Protect Communities
Public safety benefits as more states and communities adopt the International Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas Codes (PMG), according to the ... more

December 29, 2007

Building Safety, Fire Prevention Codes to Be Debated at ICC Meeting
Building safety will be front and center when code officials, architects, engineers and other building industry professionals meet to debate ... more

December 24, 2007

ICC: Proposed Legislation Supports Building Safety
The Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007, legislation aimed at providing federal grants to building departments to enhance ... more

December 24, 2007

ASHRAE Session to Examine Designs for Security with Sustainability
Guidance on building security and emergency planning and response while practicing good sustainability measures will be presented in a free public ... more

December 18, 2007

AISC: No Crisis in HSS Supply, Buyer Should Be Aware of Suppliers, Quality Control
After reviewing data about the quality of imported hollow structural section (HSS), the American Institute of Steel Construction Inc. (AISC) ... more

December 18, 2007

ASHRAE Winter Meeting to Target Proposed Sustainability Standard - ASHRAE 189.1P
A proposed standard for high-performance buildings and the long-term sustainability plan for New York City are among the topics to be addressed ... more

December 17, 2007

ICC Publishes Pocket-Size Residential Code Guide
The International Code Council (ICC) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) published a pocket guide designed to provide answers ... more

December 17, 2007

ASHRAE Develops Database of Building, Equipment Owning, Operating Costs
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers Inc. (ASHRAE) developed a free online database that provides engineers ... more