Tower Cranes Throughout the World
Interesting fact: there were over 100,000 tower cranes active at the peak of their boom around 2010. Although the current count is somewhat imprecise, these […]
Building Design and Construction
ANSI A108/A118/A136.1:2020 – Installation of Ceramic Tile
Ceramic tile looks good. Of course it does—skilled professionals utilize the best knowledge so you see only the aesthetically-pleasing 3 billion square feet of ceramic […]
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 […]
Portland Cement Types and Specifications
Portland cement is an incredibly common material. It’s also the basic ingredient of concrete, which is formed when portland cement creates a paste with water […]
Portland Cement-Based Plaster and Stucco Specifications
Today, stucco is valued for masonry, as the plaster allows for complex aesthetic details in buildings and structures. A contemporary marvel, stucco actually dates back […]
ANSI/ASSP A10.46-2020: Construction Hearing Loss Prevention
Transmitting sounds through our internal hammer, anvil, and stirrup—paired with a variety of auditory structures—is one of the five main ways in which we sense […]
ANSI/BHMA A156.19-2019 Power Assist/Low Energy Swing Doors
When a cowboy strolled into town, at least in those old movies, he would first head to the saloon and burst through its doors in […]
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 […]
ASME B30.10-2019: Hooks Safety Standard
When a fish latches onto a hook, an angler pulls against the force of the catch to bring it to the surface. Many devices are […]
ANSI/ASHRAE/IES 90.1-2019: Energy Standard For Buildings
The energy standard for buildings has been revised: ANSI/ASHRAE/IES 90.1-2019: Energy Standard For Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings. The earliest human shelters guarded Paleolithic gatherers […]