Search

The article focuses on the proclamation of Building Safety Month in Illinois, acknowledging the vital role of buildings and infrastructure in the state's growth and emphasizing the dedication of building safety officials and professionals. Topics discussed include the commitment to public safety, the importance of modern building codes, and the theme of "It Starts With You" for Building Safety Month 2023.

Skender Construction, a Chicago-based general contractor, recently experienced a ransomware attack that affected 1,067 individuals. The attack was discovered on March 15 and the company believes that the attacker was only interested in money, not information. However, Skender acknowledges that personal information, such as names, addresses, and Social Security numbers, may have been accessed. The company was able to restore its systems from backup and did not have to pay the attackers. Skender will provide identity monitoring services for one year to those affected. This incident highlights the ongoing targeting of construction-related firms by cybercriminals. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on two competing sets of standards in uniform building codes lobbied by the International Code Council (ICC) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in the U.S. NFPA has earned $85 million from publication sales in 2004 and ICC earned $25 million. NFPA claims that its code addresses building safety from a firefighter's perspective. The ICC codes allow plastic pipe to be used in a building's plumbing system while NFPA do not.

The article discusses the job opportunities in the building safety industry. It cites the significant gap in skilled workforce with adequate training of code officials on safe buildings and on the comprehensive system of modern building codes and standards that are regularly used and consistently applied. The International Code Council thinks the scenario offers great opportunity for students, military veterans and other job seekers looking for a rewarding career.

Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced plans to create a regulatory body as part of a package of building safety measures. The new body, to be a part of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), will oversee the design, construction, and occupation of high-risk buildings. Jenrick also stated that building owners who have not started remediation works to remove unsafe cladding will be named. The government will consult on extending the ban on combustible materials to buildings below 18 meters and seek views on how risks are assessed in existing buildings. The measures have been welcomed by the Fire Protection Association, although they express concerns about a two-stream approach and advocate for a ban on combustible materials on all high-risk buildings. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the factory construction of wood-frame buildings using timber panelization. The article discusses the automation of the process which allows for precision, the advantages of factory-constructed panelized buildings in terms of quality and efficiency and improved safety and labor conditions. The article goes on to discuss building in wood versus building in concrete and wood's place in the Canadian National Building Code.

The article discusses the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) code the NFPA 101, Life Safety Code and aspects related to compliance with the code. Topics include provisions in the code for security access turnstiles, electrically controlled egress door assemblies and access-controlled egress door assemblies. The system of delayed-egress locking is also discussed.

The article reports that New York City is clamping down on architects' self-certification practices due to safety concerns. It is stated that the practice can make it easier for some architects to take liberties with building codes. In 2006, the city has found that architect Robert Scarano was skirting height restrictions. The self-certification bill has been signed into law in August 2007 that prevents architects from self-certifying if they have misrepresented plans in the past. Linda Rosenthal, the bill's author, says safety is the main concern.

The article reports on an announcement by the International Code Council that the 38th annual Building Safety Month theme is Building Codes Save Lives.

The article offers information related to code adoption by the American Concrete Institute (ACI). Topics discuussed include ACI as an excellent technical process to develop its documents and programs on concrete design and construction, need for ACI to foster support for code change proposals and adoptions and active engagement in the building code development processes and need to increase public awareness about the importance of building safety and sustainability.

Reports on a law to take effect on July 1, 2003, which will require heating, ventilating, and air conditioning contractors in Idaho to be licensed. Criteria that are being created by the Idaho Division of Building Safety pursuant to the law; Aim of the rules according to officials; Significance of the requirement to consumers according to state heating, ventilation and air conditioning board chairman Pat Minegar.

The article discusses changes within the British Construction, Design and Management (CDM) regulations as of 2014, highlighting its improvements for security health and safety conditions on construction sites. Topics addressed include closer alignment between British and European Union regulations, the inclusion of a principal designer role within the process, and the removal of the construction design and management coordinator requirement.

The article highlights the first comprehensive set of building code changes recently approved by the International Code Council, based on recommendations from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The changes aim to promote safer buildings that are more resistant to fire and more easily evacuated in emergencies. The NIST proposals were the results of the institute's three-year investigation of the collapses of New York City's World Trade Center towers in 2001.

Reports on the plan of the International Code Council to use its code development process to address building safety and fire prevention code issues. Event responsible for the move; Aim of the plan to use the process; Change made to the International Building Code related to the World Trade Center collapse in New York City.

The article discusses the importance of shoring during construction and repair works, focusing on legislative requirements in the United States. Presented are cases in which building contractors failed to provide shoring which made the constructions vulnerable. It is recommended that designers should demand from contractors to provide the necessary shoring.

The article highlights a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the U.S.-based Code Council and the Saudi Building Code National Committee which indicates that the International Code Council will share building safety knowledge and technical expertise with Saudi Arabia. The 2003 and 2006 International Codes will be the basis for a new Saudi Building Code to be implemented in late 2007. The MOU also calls for joint projects.

The article presents questions and answers related to security system design and installation. The author advises security administrators to keep themselves abreast of the latest developments in building codes, such as amendment that sought to eliminate smoke detection from the bedrooms of all one and two family homes if a sprinkler system is installed. ADA provisions concerning architectural obstructions are also discussed.

The article reflects on the implementation of the Building Regulations in Great Britain. It argues that more construction firms support the initiative. It questions the ability of building control officers to cope with the rule changes. It invites citizens to support a program that would provide resources to improve the implementation of the regulation.

Presents information on the new Building Regulations Approved Document Part P in Great Britain. Application of the new regulation; Significance of a Building Regulations self-certification certificate to architects; Consideration of the new document as a useful guide for poorly trained architects in one area of construction.