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 ...

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 ...

Prioritizing your family is better than being clever.

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 ...

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 ...

Red Oak officials are another step closer to updating the city's building permit and fee structure. By a 4-0 vote at its regular meeting Monday evening, the Red Oak City Council approved the second ...

The Coconino County Community Development Department and the Building Safety Advisory Board (BSAB) will host an open house to ...