The Nation Newspaper

‘Flouting of national building code cause of building collapse’

What would you say is responsible for the rising case of building collapse in the country? Building collapse has been a major challenge in Nigeria, leading to massive economic and human loss due to ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

What is the National Construction Code and what would a pause mean?

Anyone who has built or renovated their own home will know how complex the National Construction Code (NCC) can be. And so, too, does the industry itself. It must keep up with minimum standards for ...
LEADERSHIP Newspaper

FG To Inaugurate National Building Code Advisory Committee

The minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has announced plans to inaugurate the National Building Code Advisory Committee following the recent launch of a Ministerial Task ...
The Nation Newspaper

Ministry inaugurates Building Code Advisory Committee, assures on safety

Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Abdullahi Attah has inaugurated a twenty one member committee on National Building Code Advisory. The Reconstituted Committee comprises; duly ...
Firefighter Nation

Building Fire Codes

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 ...
NPR

Could updated building codes reduce risks from future storms? Some experts say yes

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, two feet of rain fell on western North Carolina, damaging or sweeping away thousands of houses in landslides and floods. At least 101 people died. In many cases, ...
Electrical Construction & Maintenance

Codes vs. Standards: What’s the Difference?

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 ...
The Conversation

Here’s what pausing the National Construction Code means for builders and home buyers

Ehsan Noroozinejad has received funding from both national and international organisations. His most recent funding on integrated housing and climate policy comes from the Australian Public Policy ...
NPR

Tornado damage in the Midwest highlighted the lack of national building standards

The tornadoes in the Midwest last weekend once again exposed the lack of national building standards. Regulations vary greatly from one locality to another. Last week's tornadoes in the South and ...
Business Recorder

PEC launches three landmark national codes

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) on Tuesday formally launched three landmark national codes aimed at ...
LEADERSHIP Newspaper

FG Inaugurates National Building Code Advisory Committee

The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has inaugurated a national building code advisory committee (NBCAC) to reposition Nigeria’s building and construction industry on a solid ...