Blog: Building & Construction
The Importance of Hurricane Standards in Building Codes
How building codes evolved to address hurricane impact hazards and where we are today More…
Building Products Testing: Six Things You Should Know to Ensure Your Product Fits its Purpose
Product testing is all about ensuring buildings are safe places More…
Reducing GHG Emissions in the Built Environment
Learn about the building- and material-focused strategies used to lower operational and embodied GHG production More…
Building for Occupant Health and Wellbeing
An overview of healthy building and its role in improving indoor air quality More…
Providing Safe and Functional Shelter from Severe Weather Events
An overview of the standards and guidance that exist to ensure areas of refuge keep occupants safe during hurricanes and tornadoes More…
STC Ratings: Six Things You Never Knew
It's important to understand the nuances of sound transmission class ratings and how they relate to real-world noise control options More…
Key Things to Consider for Acoustic Quality and Comfort
Prioritizing acoustics is important when creating and maintaining sustainable, high-performance buildings More…
Plastic Composite Decking Safety and Performance Requirements
Overview of U.S. building codes and standards More…
Material Testing and Site Inspections: The Foundation of Successful Construction
Ensuring a quality project upon completion More…
Returning Students and Teachers to the Classroom Safely
Employing indoor air quality testing to reopen schools More…
Code Compliance Simplified
Using Code Compliance Research Reports to demonstrate compliance of alternative products More…
An Introduction to the IMO 2010 FTP Code
Insights for Shipbuilding Products Manufacturers More…
Three Sound Ratings You Need to Know
STC, OITC, & IIC More…
Modular Innovation
Repurposing Shipping Containers More…
The Advantages of Modular Construction
Prefabricated Benefits for All More…
Floor Moisture Forensics
Three Ways to Save Money More…
Spray Foam 101
A Guide to Testing, Certification, and Beyond More…
Specialty Construction Testing
Five Services You Need to Know About More…
Sound Isolation and Privacy
Acoustical Field Measurements & Testing More…
Modular Construction
An Introduction to Process and Inspection More…
Building Products Certification
The Process & Benefits More…
Flood Barrier Testing
Insights in the Lab and Field More…
The Importance of a Well-Defined Special Inspections Program, Part 2
Key Entities for Program Success More…
The Importance of a Well-Defined Special Inspections Program, Part 1
Key Entities for Program Success More…
Operating with Confidence
Facility Infection Control Measures More…
Groundwater Issues in Construction
Considerations for Identification and Evaluation More…
Window & Door Testing 101
A Guide to Assessment More…
Sound and Privacy
Acoustic Considerations for Residential Buildings More…
Fire Doors 101
Testing, Certification, and Beyond More…
Create Healthier Indoor Environments
Practical Approaches to Reduce Risks More…
Keys to a Successful Building Mock-Up
Evaluating Performance and Integrity of the Building Envelope More…
New US EPA On-Line E-Manifesting System for Hazardous Wastes
What You Need to Know About the New Procedure More…
New OSHA Injury and Illness Reporting Rule
What You Should Know About a Requirement That Could Impact Millions of Businesses More…
U.S. and Canadian Requirements for Windows and Doors
What you need to know about performance standards and testing More…
Where There’s Smoke...
A Look at SDI Variability in ASTM E84 Testing More…
Feeling the Heat of Updated EPA Standards for Hearth Emissions
Manufacturers and Retailers of Wood Heaters and Stoves Impacted by New Source Performance Standards More…
New Finished Product Requirements for EU REACH
See what the new ruling means by checking out our infographic More…
Photovoltaic Panel and Module Fire Resistance Testing
What you should know about testing under recently revised standards More…
A Closer Look: AHJs and the Need for Third-Party Qualified Personnel
Today, building and electrical codes are more complex than ever. But what does this mean for Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)? More…
Safer Products & the Competitive Code Evaluation Market
Increased competition in the code evaluations market is good news for manufacturers, but can it actually lead to safer products for consumers as well? More…
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Are your walls telling you something – or not?
From the constant buzz of cell phones to video conference calls and just the regular “office” noise that is created on a daily basis, do you ever wonder how all that noise is absorbed? More…