After Category 5 Hurricane Michael slammed into Mexico Beach, Fla., in 2018, there was a dramatic contrast in destruction: homes built at or beyond state building codes still stood, whereas many of ...

For more than seven years, UpCodes has been making the complicated world of building codes easier to understand for people like industry professionals and homeowners. Its platform includes a ...

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 ...

Have you ever taken a moment and reflected on the reasons as to why your house is designed the way it is? Every aspect of your dwelling from the strong foundation to the sturdy roof is governed by a ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Linn County Associate Combination Inspector Ryan Sampica gives a presentation on building codes, building practices and how they relate to natural disasters to Valerie Sampica's sixth grade class at ...

The International Code Council, the leading global provider of building safety solutions and a member of the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC), presented at COP28 throughout ...

How outcome-based energy and emissions mandates are reshaping retrofit strategies, lighting controls, and long-term compliance planning for electrical contractors ...

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the spelling of Paul Steinweg’s name. One year after the Summit Sustainable Building Code was implemented by Summit County and most towns, ...

When the world’s deadliest earthquake in a decade struck northern Syria and southern Turkey, many blamed fragile infrastructure and unfortunately, they may be right. The magnitude of building ...