Green building and energy conservation are now more commonplace in the United States with State and Local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) adopting some version of the International Code Council ...

When performing inspections of buildings or structures after a catastrophic event, such as a hurricane, several types of damage conditions may be encountered. The unpredictability of storms can ...

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 ...

Building codes are a set of regulations that govern the design, construction, and alteration of structures. A general understanding of building codes helps all parties involved in design and ...

The HVAC industry is supposed to provide comfort, economy, and longevity with all the systems installed. What about a change in plans without notifying the HVAC contractor? Contractors are sometimes ...

SLIDELL, LA, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Building codes and permits are essential aspects of the construction process, ensuring that ...

Perhaps nothing can kill a project budget or give an owner heartburn quite like costly code fixes during (or in the worst case, after) construction. As architects, we do our best to navigate ...