Research and development of fire sprinkler heads that are designed for a specific purpose has come to the protection of glass used in rated fire separations. Most codes allow the use of glass in fire…
Renovations in older limited combustible structures present many fire protection challenges. The architectural need to be sensitive to aesthetics compounds the challenge when dropped ceilings and soffits are created to enhance appearance to limit the…
2009 was a year of challenges for the entire Architectural and Engineering industry, fortunately, as it drew to a close, RWS was still 85 employees strong…
The Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS) has begun discussing and voting on the Massachusetts State Building Code 8th edition language. At the April meeting the Board members discussed Chapter 1. An overview…