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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System.

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Code Compliance & Beyond: Upping Baseline Building Energy Performance

Stok

Coverage of fires blazing in unprecedented proportions in the Amazon forests of Brazil has ignited a discussion around the importance of government policies to drive widescale climate change mitigation. This directly translates to building energy codes. And, the result of this baseline?

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Your Path to Success: Mastering General Contractor License Nevada

Contractors Liability Blog

This process includes completing an apprenticeship or equivalent on-the-job training, followed by passing a state exam focusing on plumbing systems and compliance with Nevada plumbing codes. HVAC Contractors: HVAC contractors, who work with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, must also obtain a license.

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Your Path to Success: Mastering General Contractor License Nevada

Contractors Liability Blog

This process includes completing an apprenticeship or equivalent on-the-job training, followed by passing a state exam focused on plumbing systems and adherence to Nevada’s plumbing codes. HVAC Contractors: HVAC contractors, who work with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, must also obtain a license.

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Next-gen builders embrace Western Red Cedar

Construction Specifier

By Brad Kirkbride Photo by Brit Kwasney/courtesy Western Red Cedar Lumber Association (WRCLA) Wood is one of the oldest building materials on the planet. Today, there are numerous other reasons for choosing wood, such as aesthetic preferences and a desire to reduce a building project’s environmental impact.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Review the Standard Operating Procedure for “Controlling Hazardous Energy Sources”. This standard is not intended to address all fall protection related equipment. All fall protection equipment is required by OSHA to be checked prior to each use. Review manufacturer’s instructions. Special Instructions: 1. Check Points: 1.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. Existing Thermal and Moisture Protection Information. 00 31 43 Permit Application.