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OSHA’s proposed heat standard published in Federal Register

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published a proposed standard addressing heat illness in outdoor and indoor settings in the Federal Register. The proposed rule would require employers to evaluate workplaces and implement controls to mitigate exposure to heat through engineering and administrative controls, training, effective communication, and other measures.



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Codes and Standards | Jun 11, 2015

DBIA releases new document on choosing a project delivery method

Provides owners and others with factors to consider when choosing the best method of delivery for their project.

High-rise Construction | Jun 5, 2015

Japanese policymakers discuss mandate for toilets in elevators

This quirky-sounding building code is a safety measure for the earthquake-prone nation.

Codes and Standards | May 22, 2015

Rapid growth for environmental insurance in construction industry

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is paying closer attention to intrusion of potentially harmful vapors into commercial and residential buildings.

Codes and Standards | May 22, 2015

Roof collapse at Minnesota water park highlights failure to enforce codes

Rural areas say they can’t afford to enforce state-adopted building code.

Codes and Standards | May 22, 2015

U.S. House scuttles EPA plan to expand definition of waters in Clean Water Act

Construction industry officials said the rule would hamper developers, cost jobs.

Codes and Standards | May 22, 2015

First EPD covering PVC water and wastewater piping published

Benchmarks impacts of seven PVC pipe products across their life cycles.

Office Buildings | May 18, 2015

New ASHRAE standard offers test method to determine heat gain of office equipment

The standard will aid engineers in configuring cooling systems in office buildings.

Codes and Standards | May 7, 2015

Widespread damage from Nepal earthquake due to poor implementation of building code

Nepal’s code author says destruction was ‘inevitable.’

Codes and Standards | May 7, 2015

Lavish residential skyscrapers prompt concern over shadows

New York, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and Boston among cities grappling with height regulations.

Codes and Standards | May 7, 2015

Several states moving to repeal prevailing wage laws

Anti-prevailing wage bills that apply to state-funded construction projects have been passed in West Virginia and Nevada. Similar laws could be passed in Indiana and Illinois.

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