ASME BTH-1-2023: Design of Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices
The ASME BTH-1 standard for the design of below-the-hook lifting devices has been revised. The new edition, released as ASME BTH-1-2023: Design of Below-the-Hook Lifting…
ASTM E2921-22: Whole Building Life Cycle Assessments
Architects are increasingly interested in reducing the environmental impact of the buildings they design. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) helps answer questions that arise during the…
ISO 10312:2019—Determination Of Asbestos Fibers
Asbestos have been used in more than 3,000 products, including ceiling and floor tiles, thermal and electrical insulation, cement pipe and sheet, filters, coatings, brake…
ANSI/ASSP Z359.2-2023: Fall Protection Program Requirements
Falls are among the most common causes of serious work-related injuries and deaths. Each year roughly 300-400 construction workers fall to their deaths, usually when…
ISO 21542:2021—Accessible Building Construction
With one in four American adults living with disabilities, designing for accessibility and diversity is necessary. It is an opportunity—both economic and creative—to design a better and…
ANSI/ASSP Z9.4-2011 (R2021): Abrasive-Blasting Operations
In 1870, the first patent for an abrasive blasting piece was filed by Benjamin Tilghman, an American soldier from Pennsylvania. Supposedly, Tilghman’s idea came from…
Value of Accredited Healthcare Construction Credentials
Planned and unplanned healthcare construction, deconstruction, demolition, and renovation in the United States present many risks to the public. Construction personnel who work on healthcare…
ANSI/ASHRAE/IES 90.1-2022: Energy Standard For Buildings
The energy standard for buildings has been revised: ANSI/ASHRAE/IES 90.1-2022: Energy Standard For Sites And Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings (I-P Edition). The earliest human…
What Is High Noise in the Workplace and Why is it a Hazard?
Excessive noise at work can be a real issue for many. Airports, factories, construction sites, and nurseries are just a few common examples of work…