New Group to Focus on Standards for “Internet of Things”
Stakeholders to Begin Work This Month on Common U.S. Approach The U.S. tech sector is engaged in setting common standards to drive interoperability and connectivity […]
Emergency Preparedness
Property damage in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut caused by Hurricane Sandy is still being evaluated. The New York Times reported estimates of $30 to […]
ANSI C136 Roadway Lighting Standards
The ANSI C136 Roadway Lighting Series of standards addresses the variety of possible solutions available when it comes to roadway and area lighting. Without dictating […]
Corporate Dictionaries – A Valuable Asset for Any Business, Small or Large
Maintaining a corporate dictionary is the key to unambiguous internal and external communication. It is the first step in data quality and data governance, as […]
Workplace Lighting in Commercial Buildings
Lighting accounts for almost 35 percent of the electricity used in commercial buildings in the United States according to the US Department of Energy. Heat […]
High Reliability Electronics Standards
High reliability electronics find application in military, space, aviation, nuclear, medical and other demanding environments. Though there are many applicable standards, these are often cited. […]
Workplace Lighting Standards
Workplace lighting standards are a tricky matter. To those designing workplaces, lighting is a challenging aspect that requires careful consideration and analysis. To those using […]
Food Safety Testing Standards
Food safety testing standards from ISO, the International Organization for Standardization, address the general foundations for a wide range of tests as well as standards […]
Fire Protection Systems
Fire protection systems are desirable in all structures where fires can occur and where such fires are not wanted—which is to say virtually all of […]
Fireworks Safety Standards
Fireworks safety has a long, storied, and very necessary history. Fireworks displays are increasingly popular as both a hobbyist activity and as a professional undertaking. […]