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Healthy topsoil cross-section with grass growth and flowers illustrating adherence to the ASTM D5268-23 standard for landscaping and construction for topsoil quality.
ANSI | Construction | Sustainability

ASTM D5268-23: Topsoil Used for Landscaping & Construction

ByAlexandra Schirn June 1, 2026May 18, 2026

Every healthy lawn, thriving landscape installation, and successful green infrastructure project contains quality topsoil. This is because the composition of topsoil directly affects vegetation establishment,…

Construction workers using fall protection and scaffolding in compliance with ANSI/ASSP A10 safety standards on a jobsite.
ANSI | Construction | Occupational Health and Safety

ANSI/ASSP A10 Standards for Construction Safety

ByAlexandra Schirn April 29, 2026April 13, 2026

At sunrise, a construction site comes to life. Steel beams rise, scaffolds stretch skyward, and crews prepare to shape the built environment. Behind every hard…

Scaffolding and sidewalk shed surrounding a New York City building during façade safety inspections.
ANSI | Construction

Why Does NYC Have So Much Scaffolding?

ByAlexandra Schirn December 16, 2025December 8, 2025

In New York City (NYC), pedestrians hastily come and go, but our daily sightings of scaffolding are here to stay. There are currently over 8,400 scaffolding structures across…

Smart building design strategies and energy-efficient certifications like Energy Star and LEED as well as standards like ISO 50001:2018 help reduce energy consumption, minimize environmental impact, and enhance occupant comfort in commercial and residential buildings.
ANSI | Building Design | Sustainability

Building Certifications for Energy Efficiency

ByAlexandra Schirn December 4, 2025November 25, 2025

Did you know that buildings are responsible for about 30% of global final energy consumption and over half of electricity use? This energy is used…

Energy-efficient building, adhering to ASTM E3224-19, with optimized heating, cooling, and lighting systems, reducing energy consumption and environmental impact.
ANSI | Building Design | Energy

ASTM E3224-19: Building Energy Performance

ByAlexandra Schirn December 1, 2025November 13, 2025

The buildings sector includes energy used for constructing, heating, cooling, and lighting homes and businesses as well as the appliances and equipment installed in them—all…

BHMA 100th anniversary graphic
ANSI | Doors and Locks

A Century of Standards: BHMA Celebrates 100 Years This Fall

ByGuest Contributor October 6, 2025October 6, 2025

Honoring a Legacy of Standards and Safety Did you know that the Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) is turning 100 this year? For a century,…

"Florida commercial buildings constructed to ICC FL BC Building-2023 hurricane-resistant code standards.
ANSI | Building Design

ICC FL BC Building-2023: Florida Building Code

ByAlexandra Schirn August 29, 2025August 25, 2025

Nearly 40% of all U.S. hurricanes making landfall between 1851 and 2022 struck Florida — the most of any American state. Given the Sunshine State’s…

Articulating boom crane lifting materials on a construction site, compliant with ASME B30.22-2023.
ANSI | Construction Machines

ASME B30.22-2023: Articulating Boom Cranes

ByAlexandra Schirn August 28, 2025October 28, 2025

Construction sites, warehouses, and industrial environments can be hazardous, posing various risks to operators and workers. Offering a blend of versatility, power, and, most importantly,…

Restroom sinks lined up with chrome faucets.
ANSI | Construction

OSHA Restroom Requirements in the Workplace

ByGuest Contributor August 22, 2025August 19, 2025

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandates that every employer provide adequate sanitation facilities for their workforce. These guidelines apply to office environments, factories,…

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