The Dodge Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Construction Network, declined 6.5% in August to 178.0 (2000=100) from the revised July reading of 190.3. Over the month, the commercial component of the DMI fell 1.6%, while...
The Marcum Commercial Construction Index for the second quarter of 2023, produced by Marcum’s National Construction Services group, reports that the construction industry retained momentum through the first half of the year despite ongoing headwinds...
The construction industry added 22,000 jobs on net in August, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released Sept. 1 by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry...
Building codes are considered living documents, which means they evolve with time.
New York City is set to initiate a major code change that will affect the design and installation of certain types of exterior wall assemblies.
In acoustical wall design the main consideration is how much sound energy will pass through the wall itself. The wall assembly will be tested at specific sound frequencies where a unique single number will...
Membrane protection in the context of fire resistance indicates a component in either a fire-resistive assembly or a specialized system providing the fire resistance. This definition is a prime example of how advances in...
The concept of delegated design has been around for many years. Recent conversations in professional circles center on its increased usage. However, there is a certain confusion that is often related to the process....
Please explain the different types of gypsum wallboard as related to fire rating. First it must be noted that gypsum board, as a single product or building material, has no fire-resistive rating in...
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