Firehouse

The "Anatomy & Physiology" Of the Structural Fireground

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 ...
Firehouse

Past installments of this series introduced the strategic classification of building construction. Ordered strategically, based on perceived fire resistance, the five basic ...

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 ...
CONTRACTOR

NFPA releases national building code

QUINCY, MASS. — The National Fire Protection Association upped the ante in the competition for national building code dominance July 19 when it released its first building code. NFPA’s Standards ...
The Business Journals

Constructing a building for your business? 5 options to consider

Deciding to build the perfect space for your business is a crucial and intimidating decision. Determining the right location and building size is followed by choosing what type of building ...