Can Innovation Be Standardized? (ISO 56007 Development, Part 1)
The 56007 working group for the ISO standard on innovation idea management is dealing with three questions. How do you standardize innovation idea management? What…
Asbestos: How to Properly Remove And Dispose During Construction
Many construction projects today involve updating existing buildings and homes, or demolition to make room for new infrastructure. Unfortunately, from the 1920s to 1980s, many…
Why The Circular Economy Is Important To Develop Sustainable Solutions
What Is the Circular Economy? Have you ever wondered how the current standard of living is the best it has ever been? Unfortunately, the rate…
Titanium vs. Steel & Aluminum
Construction engineers and safety inspectors can see the same building from different perspectives. An engineer or architect may eyeball the individual elements and consider the…
Around the World in Privacy Laws
In 1991, the World Wide Web went live. In the thirty years since, the world has forever changed — right down to the legal landscape. …
Use ISO 14224 Methods to Optimize Equipment Performance Data Quality and Results from Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning are powerful technologies that have elevated our ability to identify equipment and process issues, predict equipment failures, and manage…
What Do ANSI Grade Levels Mean?
Answers to one of the most common questions about Builders Hardware. The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) has been in the business of developing and…
Basics of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
In June of 2018, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) was signed into law. The landmark privacy legislation passed on the heels of the European…
Home Renovation Hazards and Toxin Removal Standards
Complications can happen while renovating an older home, so it’s important to know the materials that were used in the building process. Many older homes…