In last month’s column (FireRescue, August 2009, “Warning Signs,” p. 116), I discussed two fundamental subjects that every fire department should cover in its training programs: fire behavior and ...

Following-up on last month's quick review of the five basic types of building construction, according to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 220, Standard on Types of Building Construction ...

Dublin, Aug. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Construction Market by Construction Type, by Sector - Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast 2022-2030" report has been added to ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SpendEdge, a leading provider of procurement market intelligence solutions, has announced the completion of their latest article on the 4 major types of procurement in the ...

Because a Type IV building is more robust and thus more fire resistive — strategically — than a leaner Type III building, they are listed out of order numerically. The August 2009 installment ...

Surety construction bonds are a fact of life if you work in the building industry. Government projects and much private-enterprise construction require you take out a surety bond to get the job. This ...

Construction contractors are optimistic about certain private-sector segments and have high hopes for most types of public-sector work, according to survey results the Associated General Contractors ...

Insurance is one of the tools most often used to manage risk in connection with construction projects. In determining insurance requirements for construction contracts, it is important to identify the ...

It is critical that construction workers be equipped with state-of-the art head protection. Designed to provide better and more comprehensive impact protection, Type 2 safety helmets have become ...