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Adapting strategies from building fires to road tunnel fires

Sept. 29, 2017 | SFPE HQ

There is no perfect fire protection system, and searching for it may lead to overlooking the one that is actually quite good. Fixed fire suppression systems for road tunnels are growing in popularity as a tool for early response to road tunnel fires. Although these systems have been available in Japan and Australia, other parts of the world are only beginning to incorporate them into their road tunnels. read more >>>

 
 
     
 

Funds raised for building contractor bid procurement platform

Sept. 28, 2017 | Venture Beat

BuildingConnected, a bid procurement platform for the building industry, raised $22 million in a series B round of funding and wants to streamline the pre-construction phase of building work by providing software for owners and contractors that helps them procure bids, qualify vendors, and more. read more >>>

 
 
     
 

USFA releases Heating Fires in Residential Buildings report

Sept. 28, 2017 | USFA & FEMA

The U.S. Fire Administration released a report that addresses the characteristics of residential building heating fires as reported to the NFIRS from 2013 to 2015, the most recent data available at the time of the analysis. read more >>>

 
 
     
 

The best path to net zero is passive

Aug. 31, 2017 | Professional Builder

As buildings get tighter, as energy codes get stricter, and as consumers expect more carbon-conscious options, builders face a new set of challenges in meeting these expectations. For builders, these expectations aren't the usual. Standards are elevated. Plowing forward without clear guidance can have disastrous unintended consequences. read more >>>

 
 
     
 

Will Houston find enough workers to rebuild after Harvey

Aug. 31, 2017 | CBS NEWS

Many south Texas homeowners and businesses will want to rebuild and renovate their water-damaged homes after Harvey's floodwaters recede. The question is: will they be able to find workers to do the job? read more >>>

 
 
     
 

Worldwide, building professionals encourage sustainable materials

Aug. 24, 2017 | RIBAJ

Over 80 percent of building professionals worldwide believe that sustainable construction methods should be used on projects despite the increase to costs, the latest research has revealed. read more >>>

 
 
     
 

Staying safe on the worksite after weather damage, flooding

Sept. 7, 2017 | NAHB

There are many potential dangers on worksites, especially those that have been hit hard by rain, wind and flooding. read more >>>

 
 
     
 

USFA releases Portable Heater Fires in Residential Buildings report

Sept. 28, 2017 | USFA & FEMA

The U.S. Fire Administration released a report that addresses the characteristics of portable heater fires in residential buildings, as reported to the National Fire Incident Reporting System. The focus is on fires reported from 2013 to 2015, the most recent data available at the time of the analysis. read more >>>