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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

Update
Quality Control for Recovered Carbon Black
A newly approved standard from ASTM International’s recovered carbon black committee (D36) provides… more

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Standards for Lead Paint: Testing and Removing a Global Hazard
Compared with other household hazards, the dangers of lead paint are relatively well-known.… more

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Gaining Traction: Standards for Footwear
For most people planning to buy a new pair of casual shoes, the most important factor is usually… more

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Leadership with Sole
Growing up in Chelsea, Massachusetts, a young William “Bill” Ells probably would not have seen a… more