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Sprinklers Are Still Illegal in Hawaii

Anti-sprinkler lobbyists aren’t thinking about safety.

March 20, 2018

Samuel S. Dannaway

The home building industry argues it is not against sprinklers, it simply wants sprinklers to be optional.

Fire Protection Research Foundation Releases New Findings on Cross Laminated Timber

March 15, 2018

Report provides data and insights from six large-scale test burns, and found that the exposed timber did influence the way the fire behaved.

NFPA Appoints New Members to Standards Council

March 15, 2018

The NFPA Standard Council, a 13-member body appointed by the Board of Directors of NFPA, is charged with overseeing the NFPA codes and standards making process.

Winsupply Honors Owners, Vendors

March 14, 2018

About 1,400 people attended Strategic Planning Meetings & Vendor Showcase, along with 226 vendor booths.

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Red Hill Tunnel Part 2

Project improves safety to the environment from the potential for leaking tanks.

February 20, 2018

Samuel S. Dannaway

This is the second installation in a series of columns that will discuss the amazing engineering achievement within a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.

Lubrizol Joins HomeSphere

February 9, 2018

Lubrizol joins many of the country’s top building product manufacturers in using HomeSphere to engage with the industry’s largest community of homebuilders.

ICC-ES PMG Issues First WaterSense Certification for Spray Sprinkler Bodies

February 7, 2018

The commercial and residential sprinklers can help save American families money in both water and energy bills.

Viking Announces Plans for New Global HQ and R&D Center

January 30, 2018

To accommodate anticipated future growth, the company also expects to add at least 50 new jobs in the next few years to support its expanding business both in the U.S. and internationally.

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