In simple terms, building codes and standards are about protecting people and property — the result being safe and prosperous communities, which is the heartbeat of any culture. Every rule in every ...
Rojas advocated for the single-stair legislation in 2024 but said the state building code, which is updated every three years ...
WASHINGTON, DC — The International Code Council, a member of the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC), will be presenting at COP28 throughout the two-week event. Held this year ...
As the United States faces a mounting housing affordability crisis, a debate is intensifying between home builders and code officials over how best to balance costs, safety, and long-term efficiency ...
Damage from the Jan. 7, 2020, 6.4 Magnitude earthquake in Ponce, Puerto Rico. (Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA) FEMA released the “Building Codes Save: A Nationwide Study,” which highlights and uses big data ...
When you bring twenty-first century expectations to a building shaped by another era, you are really negotiating between two ...
Buildings account for approximately 30% of global energy consumption and 26% of global energy-related CO2 emissions, according to the International Energy Agency. In cities like Toronto, Boston, New ...
Building codes usually come up in the context of safety – a properly constructed building can help prevent injury or death from fires, earthquakes, and extreme weather. But they’re also essential for ...