Pflugerville council OKs first reading of building-code enforcement panel to tackle unsafe structures

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

The International Code Council’s 2026 Building Safety Month Theme and Resources Announced

Building Safety Month, an annual public awareness campaign led by the International Code Council (ICC), returns on May 1, 2026, with this year’s theme, “Built to Last.” The campaign highlights how ...

Smarter building codes save money. Mayor Lucas, don’t take KC backward | Opinion

The City Council voted to cancel updated energy-saving rules. Quinton Lucas should stand against it to save homeowners and ...
Forbes

Building Codes: A Powerful Yet Underused Climate Policy That Could Save Billions

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 ...
WBAL-TV

Maryland building code process has focused on safety for decades

AMBULANCES AND POLICE IN MY LIFE ALL AT ONCE. IT LOOKS LIKE 9/11. >> SHOCKED FROM WITNESSES FOR AFTER A BEACHSIDE BUILDING COLLAPSES IN SOUTH FOR THE THURSDAY MORNING. >> WITHOUT KNOWING THE HISTORY ...