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LOWELL — Fire officials are coming to the defense of sprinklers after a controversial state document raised questions on the cost and effectiveness of sprinkler and smoke-detection systems. The white ...

As green building regulations and standards gain momentum across the United States, now is the time for commercial property investors to act and adapt, to not only meet targets as they come into force ...

Up-to-date building energy codes are a key strategy for fighting the high costs of heating and cooling America's homes. The federal government recently released a new standard requiring the ...

Ten trade associations representing hundreds of companies in the formal commercial sector have issued a joint statement ...

Architectural trends, increasing emphasis on energy efficiency and the continual development of new building materials all result in residential roof structures becoming increasingly complex. In a bid ...

Sponsored by Soprema, this CPD module delves into the rise of flat roofs, their evolving nature, and the crucial fire testing standards that must be met in order to achieve compliance with current ...

LOWELL — City Building Commissioner Joseph Guthrie has worked without the appropriate state license since he was hired six years ago, and since 2004 has been in violation of a state order to obtain ...

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) said proposed amendments to the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act are aimed at modernising the Act, resolving ...

Sponsored by ROCKWOOL®, this CPD module explores the roof as the building’s fifth facade – highlighting its functional potential and critical role in meeting fire safety regulations, then unpacks the ...