Last year, the Florida Legislature passed SB 4-D with the stated purpose of safeguarding the millions of Floridians living in older multifamily buildings. Known as the Condo Safety Law, SB 4-D ...

A change is in progress statewide that will lower operating costs and save energy for new buildings in our area. Building codes generally set a minimum standard of safety and durability in new ...

On a cold February morning, a pair of construction workers were busy installing 10-inch PVC pipes, part of an elaborate storm drainage system for an elementary school in the heart of Pawtucket. The ...

What type of construction? You may be surprised. An important feature of a pre-incident plan is the classification of building construction. Classifying the type of building should be simple, quick ...

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