Documents & References

Federal Mandates

This section contains links to key federal mandates such as executive orders, federal regulations, etc. that apply to the areas of building design, construction and management. More

Construction Criteria Base (CCB)

CCB is an extensive electronic library of construction guide specifications, manuals, standards and many other essential criteria documents linked throughout the WBDG. More

Recent Updates

VA CAD Standard Details (PG-18-4) Published: 06-22-2009

Fire Protection Design Manual Published: 06-19-2009

Design Manual Index Published: 06-19-2009

VA Master Specifications Published: 06-19-2009

AFI 32-1063 Electrical Power Systems, with Interim Change 1 Published: 06-18-2009

VHA Directive 2009-009 Domestic Hot Water Temperature Limits for Legionella Prevention and Scald Control Published: 06-18-2009

ECB 2009-15 ER 415-1-17, Construction Contractor Performance Evaluations -- Applicability: Directive Published: 06-01-2009

ECB 2009-14 USACE Construction Project Signs for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)-Funded Design, Construction, and Rehabilitation Project for Military Programs, Civil Works, and Interagency Projects -- Applicability: Directive Published: 05-22-2009

ORNL/CON-295 Builder's Foundation Handbook Published: 05-20-2009

Engineer Technical Letters (ETL) Index Published: 05-19-2009

Periodicals

Download current issues of the Journal of Building Enclosure Design and the Journal of Building Information Modeling. More.

Case Studies

This section highlights facilities demonstrating the 'whole building' process in design, construction and maintenance. More

California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) Headquarters Complex NEW!

Project Size: 1.1 million gross feet²
Building Type: Mixed-use office building
Project Type: New Construction

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Project Size: 6,000 square feet
Building Type: Residence Hall
Project Type: New Construction

Kitsap County Administration Building NEW!

Project Size: 75,379 square feet
Building Type: Office
Project Type: Public

The Mutual Building – Christman Company Headquarters NEW!

Project Size: 57,875 square feet
Building Type: Office
Project Type: Office/Historic Rehabilitation