The Construction Innovation Forum (CIF) has announced the call for nominations for 2003 NOVA Awards honoring construction innovations around the world.
The Federal Reserve has released the latest "Beige Book" survey of economic conditions around the country, compiled by staff of the 12 regional Federal Reserve banks.
NFPA's Standards Council issued NFPA 5000, Building Construction and Safety Code, the first building code developed through an open, consensus-based process that is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
One hundred years ago on July 17th, Willis Carrier, a 25-year-old apprentice engineer employed by the Buffalo Forge Company, handed in his plan to solve a new client's problem--and air-conditioning was born.
Idaho Governor Dirk Kempthorne recently signed legislation that will adopt new construction and fire codes for use in Idaho, including the IBC, IRC, IECC, and IFC.