Radon Measurements in Multifamily Buildings
Radon is a chemically-unreactive inert gas, but it is also highly radioactive. Two radon isotopes, Rn-222 and Rn-220, are found in significant concentrations in the […]
Building Design and Construction
Warpage of Ceramic Tile
Warpage and Lippage When the Specification for Ceramic Tile American National Standard was first revised in 1988, large format tiles were 8 in by 8 […]
Tower Cranes Throughout the World
Interesting fact: there are over 100,000 tower cranes active today. These massive construction machines are scattered within urban landscapes throughout the world, acting as temporary […]
ANSI/ASSE A10.4-2016 – Personnel Hoists and Employee Elevators on Construction Sites
ANSI/ASSE A10.4-2016 – Safety Requirements for Personnel Hoists and Employee Elevators on Construction and Demolition Sites has been released, revising and updating the past version […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Specifications for Ceramic Tile
Ceramic is a material needed for the design of many different products and has been incredibly important throughout time, serving a variety of purposes. Ceramic […]
Radon Consideration in Home Design
Homeowners and real-estate buyers are more concerned today with the amount of radon in buildings than they have ever been before. This fear is derived […]