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OSHA’s Silica Rule

Q: What can you tell me about the new OSHA silica ruling? A: The ruling’s current effective date is June 23, 2016, which means that the construction industry must be in compliance by...

Some Standards Go Way Back

Q: I’m curious about the basis for the requirement of an interior wall uniform load of 5 psf. Can you provide some background information? A: The first step to understanding where this requirement...

Shaft Walls in High-Rises

Q: I’ve heard that there is a change in the International Building Code on shaft wall construction for high-rise buildings. Can you clarify this new code provision? A: Shaft wall enclosures on certain...

BIM Basics

Q: I’m considering working on a project where the construction documents require LOD 350. What is meant by that? A: The design team and owner of that particular project have decided that design...

Weather Conditions during Air Barrier Installation

Q: I have a project where I will be installing an air barrier on an exterior wall. Are there any weather-related issues that I should consider? A: All building materials are affected by...

How Walls Affect Sound

Q: I’m working on a project where the architect has required sound performance for the partitions. However, the structural design requires thicker steel studs at a tighter spacing than specified, and from what I can...

Buildings Will Move

Q: I’m working on a commercial mid-rise project. Is there anything that I should be aware of regarding interior partition details and the impact of building movement? A: All buildings are not static;...

What Is Composite Design?

Q: I need to select an interior non- loadbearing steel stud, but I’m confused by the term “composite design.” What does it mean, and when can I use it? A: One of the...

Maintaining Fire Resistance During a Repair

Q: Someone damaged the gypsum panels on a fire-resistive wall that I had just completed. How do I repair the wall and maintain the fire resistance? A: This is a question that, unfortunately,...