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 ...

This blog post was authored by Mike Grutsch, RA, Project Manager and Architect, Design Collaborative. Every successful building project starts with a great idea, but that idea must also meet one ...

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 ...

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 ...

Code reviews must be performed before any and all construction is performed on any of UB's campuses. Building codes are the minimum design and construction requirements to ensure safe, accessible ...

This article was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. As lawmakers scramble to turbocharge post-fire recovery efforts in Los Angeles and to tackle a housing shortage ...

A Twin Cities residential construction expert predicted that Minnesota’s adoption of the International Building Codes could have a positive impact on multifamily construction in the state. Gary ...

Somerset County has hired a third-party building code inspection agency, setting up the county as a "go-between" linking the ...

PHOENIX — The Phoenix City Council voted to update its building code to keep construction projects safe, innovative and sustainable, according to a Wednesday press release. Beginning Aug. 1 — due to a ...