Wind Effect on Tower Cranes
Tower cranes are miraculous tools of efficiency, allowing for construction work at extreme heights. In many cases, during the construction of skyscrapers and high-rise buildings,…
ANSI Z89.1 – Industrial Head Protection
The human brain is an incredibly complex organ, bearing a mass amount of folds and wrinkles just so its large surface area can be packed…
Seismic Risk Reduction in Buildings and Structures
All buildings must give their occupants some level of security from environmental forces. While general weather patterns like wind and rain are commonplace, seismic activity…
Temporary Construction Elevator Safety Requirements
ANSI/ASSE A10.4-2016 – Safety Requirements for Personnel Hoists and Employee Elevators on Construction and Demolition Sites covers safety guidelines for the different mechanisms that can…
The Future Tallest Buildings in the World
Today, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai stands as the tallest building and structure in the world, at over 828 meters (2,716.5 feet) and more than…
Green Roofs – The Future of Urban Buildings
For major cities and urban areas, incorporating green roofs, or roofs planted with gardens and vegetation, serves as a way to reduce energy use in…
Why Do We Sleep Upstairs?
Many single-family residences make use of a second floor by occupying it with bedrooms, while the kitchen, dining room, and other rooms for residing and…
Standards in Plain Sight
Standards cover pipes, construction, buildings, safety, signage, escalators, food and beverage, slip and fall protection, interoperability, consumer products safety, transportation, quality control, railways and practically…