WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Institute of Architects   announced the release of seven updated documents in the AIA Contract Documents Design-Build family. These documents are among the most frequently used documents of the entire AIA portfolio and are preferred by the industry at large for use on commercial design-build projects. The 2014 Design-Build documents build on the core strengths of the 2004 edition documents. At the same time they enhance the early interaction between the owner and the design-builder, calling for clearly defined and mandated owner's criteria for the project and requiring submission of a preliminary design by the … Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has announced the launch of its annual Campaign to Prevent Heat Illness in Outdoor Workers. For the fourth consecutive year, OSHA’s campaign aims to raise awareness and educate workers and employers about the dangers of working in hot weather and provide resources and guidance to address these hazards. Workers at particular risk are those in outdoor industries, such as agriculture, construction, landscaping and transportation. “Heat-related illnesses can be fatal, and employers are responsible for keeping workers safe,” said U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez. “Employers can … Read more