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Construction Innovationis published quarterly by NRC. It provides news of new initiatives, recent research results, product evaluations and code developments to Canada's construction practitioners.

Construction Innovation, June 2012

Volume 17, Number 2
June 2012

LED Office lighting

LED Office Lighting: The Potential for Occupant Benefits

Not just for saving money; light-emitting diodes (LEDs) offer new ways to use light.

Water-use efficiency as a code objective

Update on adding water-use efficiency to National Model Construction Codes

Task group proposes adding water-use efficiency to the NBC.

Asbestos cement water main renewal

Managing renewal of asbestos cement water mains

NRC Construction researches AC water pipe maintenance requirements.

Code requirements for stairs

National Building Code requirements for stairs under review

Task groups addressing inconsistencies in requirements for stairs in the NBC.

Air duct cleaning guide

Air duct cleaning guide for building operators

NRC develops a guide on commercial air duct cleaning.