Legal
RSS

ASHRAE Earns UN Environment Award For Dedication to Advance Montreal Protocol

November 28, 2017

The Partnership Award recognizes the work of civil society and other international organizations that have played a critical role in the development of the Kigali Amendment and/or implementation of the Montreal Protocol.

Canada Launches Investigation into Vietnamese Copper Fittings

November 1, 2017

The investigations are the result of a complaint filed by Cello Products Inc., which alleges price undercutting from Vietnam.

AFSA Launches Online Safety Portal

October 13, 2017

With more than 1,000 resources and references, The Safety Portal aims to address some of the key issues in construction safety today, such as electrical safety, ladder safety, loss control, personal protection, and vehicle safety.

Plumbing & Heating Thoughts

The CDC, Back-Stabbing Emails and a Flawed Legionnaires’ Investigation

And also the true meaning of ‘poetic justice’ as the agency faced up to questionable examination techniques and alteration of data.

September 24, 2017

Steve Smith

Misleading email trail points to messy Legionnaires’ assessment and necessary clarification.

FPE Corner

The Marco Polo Fire – Current Aftermath

Honolulu continues to sort through rubble and legality of sprinklers in high-rises.

September 21, 2017

Samuel S. Dannaway

One of the most important things to take away from the Marco Polo Fire: Buildings that opt out of sprinklers should still be required to comply with other safety measures of Bill 69.

HEAT Act Bill

Passed by Congress, now it's time to get this bill signed into law.

August 30, 2017

If signed, you could be one of the millions of business owners to benefit from this bill.

Legal Pipeline

Please Take Notice

Failure to adhere to contractual notice provisions could be devastating.

August 24, 2017

Steven Nudelman

Notice provisions are important and should not be glossed over. Take the time to go through them to avoid consequences.

Investment Strategies

Financial Advisor or Double Agent? You Decide

If you’re not reading up on your financial advisor, you could be in trouble.

August 7, 2017

Roger S. Balser

This can be risky business, but it's better to be safe than sorry.

FPE Corner

Grenfell Tower

A tragic warning to the building industry.

July 26, 2017

Samuel S. Dannaway

What lessons can be learned from the Grenfell Tower fire, and are concerns that fire safety may be taking a back seat to building sustainability and energy efficiency?