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 ...

A Supreme Court decision in April strengthened the hand of organizations striving to broaden access to building codes. In a 5–4 ruling, the court found for the defendant in Georgia v.

The Mamdani administration released a 112-page report last month detailing a wide range of strategies for increasing the amount of affordable housing in New York City. January 30, 2026 New York City ...

Summit County Division of Building Standards will handle plan review, permitting and inspection services for all residential and non-residential construction projects in Barberton beginning Aug. 1.

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 ...

The first two steps toward Step Code four were taken by a soft-walking Nelson city council on its path to creating a zero ...