Why Does NYC Have So Much Scaffolding?
In New York City (NYC), pedestrians hastily come and go, but our daily sightings of scaffolding are here to stay. There are currently over 8,400 scaffolding structures across…
Building Certifications for Energy Efficiency
Did you know that buildings are responsible for about 30% of global final energy consumption and over half of electricity use? This energy is used…
ASCE/SEI 24-2025: Flood Resistant Design and Construction
Besides the dangers that floods pose to humans, they also can leave behind a broad array of destruction in their wake, such as dismantling roads,…
IEC 61439-3 Ed. 2.0 b:2024—Operation of Distribution Boards
Distribution boards manage and distribute electrical power to buildings. They assure safety and control, allowing users to monitor and manage energy consumption. IEC 61439-3 Ed….
ANSI/ASSP A10.19-2023: Driven Piles
Pile driving is often used to construct foundation supports for buildings and other structures. ANSI/ASSP A10.19-2023: Safety Requirements For Driven Pile Installations And Extraction Operations…
ANSI/AARST MS-PC-2022: Radon Gas In Air
Radon—an odorless and invisible radioactive gas naturally released from rocks, soil, and water—is a part of your life regardless of where you live. It can…
Net-Zero Homes: Designing for Maximum Energy Efficiency
As climate change and environmental awareness rise to the forefront of the public consciousness, energy efficiency becomes a goal that many strive for in building…
Wind Tunnel Testing, ASCE/SEI 49-2021
What Are Wind Tunnels? Any city person knows the feeling: you’re walking down a calm street, but, after turning onto another block, you feel a…
ASCE/SEI 7-2022: Minimum Design Loads for Buildings
Among the many considerations for ensuring effective building design and construction, there are loads, or forces or other actions that result from the weight of…