Articles Tagged with ''building codes''

From suburban grocery stores to downtown office high-rises, commercial buildings have the important job of sheltering their occupants as they work, learn, shop and more. 

The American Concrete Institute has released the 2021 ACI Collection of Concrete Codes, Specifications, and Practices.

Passive fire protection is an essential aspect of gypsum construction. Gypsum firewalls of various types (shaft walls, simple partitions, etc.) prevent fire from spreading without relying on mechanical means of control, such as sprinkling.

DAP has optimized its premium one and two-component Touch ‘n Foam Professional and Touch ‘n Seal spray foam products to provide superior insulating properties and lessen the impact on the environment with a lower Global Warming Potential.

The American Concrete Institute and International Concrete Repair Institute have published an updated “Guide to the Code for Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures.”

Ultra-Lath Plus, Plastic Components’ rustproof alternative to metal, now complies with 2020 FL Building Code and Metro Dade Co. HVHZ requirements for Impact and Cyclic performance per TAS 201, 202, 203. 

The U.S. Department of Labor will host a webinar on June 25 to discuss how it's assisting manufacturing and construction workers by reducing regulatory burdens.