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There's a lot happening — domestically and globally — in building safety, fire prevention, sustainability and resiliency right now. Our aim is to provide busy professionals like you with a weekly run-down of the most compelling industry news stories concerning the safety, science and performance of the built environment. We do the reading for you and break down the latest news and information into an easy-to-digest format.
 
   
New home sales climb to highest level since 2007
Aug. 23, 2016 | NAHB
  Unions hindering affordable housing construction
Aug. 29, 2016 | WSJ Online
  Did criminal negligence raise Italy quake toll?
Aug. 26, 2016 | AP News
 
   
McMansions define bad investments
Aug. 23, 2016 | Bloomburg
  Number of spiraled skyscrapers soars
Aug. 25, 2016 | CNN
  How shipping containers are changing infrastructure
Aug. 29, 2016 | PHYS
 
   
Green building code changes coming
Aug. 29, 2016 | USGNN
  Manufactured housing standards for higher quality
Aug. 29, 2016 | NRDC
  Boomer demographics impact housing's future
Aug. 30, 2016 | Builder
 
   
Dubai authorities get tough on fire safety
Aug. 22, 2016 | The National
  Atlanta suburb bans wood-framed construction
Aug. 29, 2016 | Charlotte Observer
  South Korea girds for housing glut after building boom
Aug. 28, 2016 | Reuters