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Fall 2009: From the Publisher
According to the latest industry reports, the commercial construction market continues to falter as other segments of the economy begin to make the slow climb back to normalcy.


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Fall 2009: From the Editor
I believe that anything the construction industry can do to limit its impact on the environment is a good thing. Most designers, engineers, contractors and materials suppliers seem to agree. Sustainable design is becoming the de-facto way to design and build.


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Fall 2009: Minimizing Masonry Litigation
The International Residential Code (IRC) for one- and two-family residences, and the International Building Code (IBC) for most other construction, usually is the adopted and applicable law governing design and construction. But it is essential to verify what code applies by obtaining a copy of the state law or local ordinance that applies to the specific construction, and that may contain amendments to the adopted code.


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Fall 2009: Endcap
Reading about and researching historical places and events has always been of interest to me, and can keep me occupied for hours. During a recent visit to my hometown of Albany, Ga., I stumbled across another great historical fact-finding quest without looking.


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