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ISO 8501-1 Preparation Of Steel Substrates Before Application Of Paints And Related Products
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AWS Z49.1 Safety in Welding, Cutting and Allied Processes

Architecture, Engineering & Construction Standards News 2007

September 24, 2007

Underwriters Laboratories Wins DHS Grant to Enhance Firefighter Safety
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded Underwriters Laboratories (UL) a $991,900 Fire Prevention and Safety Research Grant to ... more

September 14, 2007

ASHRAE Grants First Certification for Health Care Facility Design
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers Inc. (ASHRAE) announced Ildefonso Bayron, Jr. as the recipient ... more

September 14, 2007

CIRIA Studies Gases from Contaminated Sites
The Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA) announced a new project, "Assessment and management of VOCs generated ... more

September 13, 2007

ASTM Int'l Seeks Input for Proposed Air Leakage Standard - ASTM WK14823
A proposed test method being developed by ASTM International Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings will be used to determine air leakage ... more

September 12, 2007

NECA Zeros in on Green Energy
The 2007 National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Convention and Trade Show will focus on helping the electrical industry increase ... more

September 12, 2007

Civil Engineers, Composites Manufacturers Plan Load Resistance Factor Design Standard
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) signed a three-year agreement to ... more

September 11, 2007

NIST: Fans Clear High-Rise Stairwells of Smoke
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released NISTIR 7412 - Evaluating Positive Pressure Ventilation in Large Structures: ... more

September 9, 2007

N. American Steel Trade Committee NAFTA Steel Monitor Launches
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced the launch of the North American Steel Trade Committee (NASTC) North American Free Trade Agreement ... more

September 9, 2007

Study: Hurricane-Threatened Homeowners Prefer Steel
A Harris Interactive poll found that when asked what construction material homeowners would prefer when framing their house if living in an area ... more

September 9, 2007

BRE, RIAS Launch Design Certification Schemes for the Energy Performance of Buildings in Scotland
Scottish Executive Minister Stewart Stevenson announced his support of two new design certification schemes for the energy performance of buildings ... more