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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
Medical Exoskeletons, A Transformative Technology
In January, Adam Gorlitsky completed the Charleston Half Marathon while using an exoskeleton,… more

Update
Beach Umbrella Anchor Specification Seeks to Address Known Hazards
ASTM International’s consumer products committee (F15) has developed a standard specification for… more

Features
Standards for Real Estate Assessment: A Closer Inspection
In recent years, drones or unmanned aerial systems (UAS) have become a familiar part of daily life… more

Update
ASTM D4814 Revision Addresses Engine Fuel Volatility
ASTM International’s petroleum products, liquid fuels, and lubricants committee (D02) has revised… more