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)

Construction Criteria Base

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

UFC 3-520-01 Interior Electrical Systems   Published: 02-02-2010
UFC 3-501-01 Electrical Engineering   Published: 02-02-2010
NAVFAC Engineering Criteria Status Report   Published: 02-01-2010
UFC 3-301-01 Structural Engineering   Published: 01-31-2010
NPD 8810.2A Master Planning for Real Property   Published: 01-27-2010
ECB 2010-3 HQUSACE Led Design and Construction Evaluations -- Applicability: Information   Published: 01-27-2010
ECB 2010-2 Engineering and Construction Community of Practice and the USACE Quality Management System (QMS) -- Applicability: Directive   Published: 01-25-2010

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

CalPERS Headquarters Complex

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

Home Depot Smart Home

Home Depot Smart Home  NEW!

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

Kitsap County Administration Building

Kitsap County Administration Building  NEW!

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

The Mutual Building - Christman Company Headquarters

The Mutual Building – Christman Company Headquarters  NEW!

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