Standards & Inspection

Is Philly’s Turf Project Above Environmental Law?
Construction Management Is Philly’s Turf Project Above Environmental Law?

Construction at Ashburn Field disturbed more than an acre of earth near sensitive tidal wetlands before the necessary erosion and sediment control plans were officially approved. This admission by Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Commissioner Susan Slawson has ignited a fierce debate over the

Casper Proposes Major Reforms to Municipal Building Codes
Construction Management Casper Proposes Major Reforms to Municipal Building Codes

Casper officials are working to clarify the permitting and inspection processes for solar installations to better manage the rising demand for renewable energy. This strategic movement is part of a broader, more comprehensive effort led by Chief Building Official Justin Scott and Community

Why Is the Cebu City Medical Center Project in Limbo?
Construction Management Why Is the Cebu City Medical Center Project in Limbo?

The physical condition of the Cebu City Medical Center has deteriorated to a point where current contractors refuse to accept liability for any further mechanical installations. This stalemate stems from structural assessments highlighting significant risks in the skeletal frame, which has been

UK Refines Safety Rules for High-Rise Building Modifications
Construction Management UK Refines Safety Rules for High-Rise Building Modifications

Data from a recent consultation indicates that 68 percent of industry professionals believe work on load-bearing walls must remain under the strictest level of government oversight. This insight arrives at a pivotal moment as the British government works to refine the Higher-Risk Building (HRB)

New Queensland Housing Code Modernizes Small Lot Building
Construction Management New Queensland Housing Code Modernizes Small Lot Building

The updated regulations permit residential structures to sit one meter closer to the street curb to maximize the availability of private backyard space. This shift marks a significant departure from traditional planning constraints that often left homeowners with cramped outdoor areas despite

Will Kauaʻi’s New Building Code Set a National Standard?
Construction Management Will Kauaʻi’s New Building Code Set a National Standard?

Large-scale residential developments consisting of twenty or more units would be required to provide a second county-standard access road to facilitate emergency evacuations. This proposed shift in the Kauaʻi County Building Code represents a significant pivot toward proactive disaster mitigation

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