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Health and Safety Experts Discuss Workplace Initiatives with OSHA and Ironworkers
Despite having navigated life in the time of a pandemic for a year, there is still uncharted territory in everyone’s day-to-day life. Schools worldwide are dealing with the effects and possibilities of students returning to campus or continuing with hybrid … Continue reading
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Tagged COVID, employees, FDR, glass, health, industry standards, Ironworkers, NEP, OSHA, safety, standards, unions
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ISO Releases Solar Heat Gain Coefficient Standard for Fenestration Systems
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published a standard that specifies a method to measure the solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) of complete doors and windows. ISO 19467:2017 is titled “Thermal Performance of Windows and Doors — Determination of … Continue reading
ISO Releases Trio of Glass in Building Standards
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) recently published three more standards under its Glass in Building technical committee. Two are in the “basic soda lime silicate glass products” category, while the other is under “heat soaked tempered soda lime silicate … Continue reading
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What’s New with the Codes?
The glass and glazing industry continues its battle to maintain—and expand—its presence on the wall through the various national and international building codes and standards. Tom Culp of Birch Point Consulting is at the forefront of the industry’s efforts, and … Continue reading
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Tagged ASHRAE, BEC, BEC Conference, Building Envelope Contractors, Codes, EBC, GICC, IECC, standards
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Proposed ASTM Standard Targets Aerosol Foam Sealants
A proposed ASTM International standard will help designers and consumers choose the best aerosol foam sealants for their projects. The proposed guide, being developed by ASTM’s Committee C24 on Building Seals and Sealants, will overview the differences among the three … Continue reading
