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 ...

Today’s evolving fireground demands a greater understanding of buildings, occupancy risk profiling (ORP) and building anatomy by all companies operating on the fireground. The identification, ...

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. (Sept. 11, 2013) -- With a dramatic increase in military operations in the urban terrain, the Army recognized the importance of being able to effectively operate in a ...

Do you own a large commercial building? You may only have a few months to get into compliance with the state’s new clean building standards. But Clark Public Utilities can help.

What types of commercial buildings consume the most energy? Escalators heading in different directions inside a modern shopping mall. Running a business isn’t just a time-consuming venture: It can eat ...

Traditional houses all over the world were constructed from locally available resources that were strong and stable and protected the buildings from different weather conditions.

Have you ever walked through a major city and counted all the different commercial property types? There are gas stations, hotels, strip malls, apartment buildings, industrial buildings, municipal ...