The Rules

A series exploring the policies and regulations that can have a large impact on the building industry.

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Understanding the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and Its Future

The 1978 law outlaws discrimination based on pregnancy or pregnancy-related... More

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New Safe Harbors for HUD's Fair Housing Act

Last updated 15 years ago, the list of approved guidelines includes more recent... More

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Renewed Efforts for a Universal BIM Standard

Learn what technical and non-technical challenges must be overcome before an... More

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Tax Filing Considerations That Might Soften 2020's Economic Impact

Learn what relief strategies and provisions in the CARES Act might help businesses... More

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What Architects Need to Know About IECC 2021

Learn about the energy efficiency requirements in the forthcoming International... More

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Why Not Spec Glass as a Fire-Rated Wall?

Next-gen glass meets the fire resistive ASTM 119/UL 263 standard for 1-2 hour wall... More

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Paying Back Your PPP Loan

Learn when and how should borrowers anticipate repaying their Paycheck Protection... More

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The Surprisingly Clear Advantage of the $124M Quad

The design limitations of fire-rated ceramic glass have finally given way to a... More

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Understanding Section 179D, the Green Tax Break for AEC Professionals

Learn how architects can claim a tax credit for achieving a relatively moderate... More

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Understanding the Equal Pay Act

Read the rights you have if you discover you are making less money than your peers... More

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