The construction of a building entails navigating through a maze of regulations, permits, and codes. Architects are more than mere designers; we are stewards of safety and navigators of code ...

The International Code Council (ICC), the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), and the Illuminating Engineering ...

Pflugerville approves first reading of a panel to enforce building codes and address unsafe structures, aiming for faster, stronger enforcement.

Kevin McOsker from the International Code Council joined us for a Q&A on building safety, and some of the most common safety mistakes made in construction. McOsker, vice president of technical ...

Safe Homes, Strong Communities” focuses on simple actions homeowners can take to improve safety at home. Week Two (May 11—17): “Voices of the Built Environment” spotlights building safety ...

Hoping to promote compatibility and interoperability that could accelerate the adoption of off-site construction in sectors such as multifamily housing, commercial developments and institutional ...

Construction professionals carry the critical responsibility of delivering structures that are safe, habitable, accessible and energy efficient. A key component of that responsibility is adherence to ...

At a time when new home construction costs can reach as much as $1,000 per square foot, any new building codes that would increase construction costs seem shortsighted and unnecessary. Unfortunately, ...

Longstanding building codes are hindering new housing construction in Boston, according to a report released Thursday. The codes, some written a century ago, were designed to protect residents in case ...