Each column, a new author will feature an article from one of the International Code Council (ICC) building, fire, mechanical, plumbing, residential (one and two family), energy conservation, and ...

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Energy said Thursday that nationwide adoption of the 2024 International Energy ...

States and cities are loosening building code requirements in an effort to lower construction costs and boost affordable housing. Some of these changes include allowing low-rise apartment buildings ...

While some states are relaxing electrical code requirements to curb costs, the debate continues over whether stricter energy ...

Of more than 40 wineries in town, about five meet county requirements, according to Sue Robinson, president of the Ramona ...

Building codes and local, state and federal laws can present a labyrinthine path to securing the approvals, permits and compliance with legislation required to commence construction of a new or ...

A new poll of Los Angeles County voters shows significant support for strengthening building codes and restricting homebuilding in high-risk areas after January’s Palisades and Eaton fires. Voters ...

BOSTON - Housing affordability is at a crisis in Massachusetts, and the building industry is raising concerns that it could get worse due to new building codes designed to fight climate change. The ...

Farmington plans to replace its 2015 building and 2014 electrical codes with the 2024 ICC and 2023 NEC, now available for ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Center for Global Best Practices will host a comprehensive two-day training titled, “Property Developers’ Guide to the Building Code IRR of the Philippines,” on May 21 and 22 ...

The Federal Government has said the ongoing review of the National Building Code will introduce climate-smart construction standards, energy efficiency requirements and disaster-risk reduction ...