In simple terms, building codes and standards are about protecting people and property — the result being safe and prosperous communities, which is the heartbeat of any culture. Every rule in every ...

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 ...

Local building codes set safety and efficiency standards for your area, and if you’re replacing your HVAC system, the new ...

According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), “Building codes protect you from a wide range of hazards—whether it is by implementing safe wiring, fire prevention, or stronger structural ...

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 ...

Buildings account for approximately 30% of global energy consumption and 26% of global energy-related CO2 emissions, according to the International Energy Agency. In cities like Toronto, Boston, New ...

The recent IPCC report highlighted we must urgently transition to a low carbon future. One low hanging fruit is to improve the sustainability of new and existing housing. A suite of proposed changes ...

Commercial construction projects are reviewed and inspected for compliance with the International Building Code (IBC), Building Technical Codes and the university's Design and Construction Standards.

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 ...