Laws and Regulations

Supreme Court Overturns Chevron Doctrine: What It Means for Building Regulations

In June 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark 6-3 decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, along with its companion case Relentless, Inc. v. Department of Commerce, effectively overturning the 40-year-old precedent known as the Chevron deference doctrine. This ruling reshapes how federal agencies enforce environmental and building regulations, with far-reaching implications for […]

Requirements of Bentonite Powder and Suspension Used in Piling Work as Per IS 2911

Bentonite plays a critical role in bored cast-in-situ piling operations, where it is used as a drilling fluid to stabilize the borehole walls, suspend excavated cuttings, and prevent collapse during excavation. The Indian Standard IS 2911 lays down specific requirements for both bentonite powder and the suspension prepared from it, ensuring consistent performance across diverse