Building standards treat all concrete the same, hindering the use of greener concrete, but climate conditions play a much ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

New platform enables architects, engineers, and construction professionals to identify potential building code issues before plans reach formal review Torrance, CA, Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ...

On August 17, 2026, New Jersey adopted substantial updates to its Uniform Construction Code (UCC).  This update impacts numerous ...

CLIMATEWIRE | It seems almost too good to be true. But the Energy Department says one step by states would help the United States reduce future carbon emissions by nearly 2 billion metric tons and cut ...

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission to help you make sense of the world has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our ...

The government is reviewing its building code as part of efforts to promote sustainable urbanisation, with green construction, rainwater harvesting and efficient use of natural resources among the ...

Angleton’s newly adopted 2024 building codes bring updated electrical, energy, fire and construction requirements for ...