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Commercial Property Assessment Guide Gets an Update 

Most homeowners are familiar with the standard residential home inspection that is typically a…

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Industry sectors:
Construction

Following Asbestos Ban, What Is Next for Workers and Families? – Podcast
Asbestos was banned by a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ruling on March 18, 2024.… more
Industry sectors:
Chemicals, Safety

How Joint Replacement Outcomes Are Improved by Modern Research – Interview
Dr. Kenneth Urish, Ph.D., is an adult reconstructive and arthroplasty orthopedic surgeon as well as… more
Industry sectors:
Medical

Features
Stone Cold: Dimension Stone Standards
For as long as humans have erected homes and other structures, stone has served as a principal… more

Features
Biobased Plastic vs. Biodegradable Plastic – What's the Difference? Podcast
Plastic has become a hot-button issue in recent years. There is growing awareness of the risk of… more

Features
Gloss and Grout: Standards for Ceramic Tile
The evolution of ASTM as a standards-development organization tracks closely with the stunning… more

Update
Workplace Learning Programs
ASTM International’s accreditation and certification committee (E36) has approved a new standard… more