Building codes rarely make headlines, yet they quietly reshape what a "normal" house looks like. Right now, several states ...

For more than a century, codes have made homes safer, more durable, and less costly to maintain. A debate unfolding in Washington will determine whether that record will be strengthened or undone in ...

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 ...

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 ...

In a world where building energy efficiency is increasingly prized, pursued and rewarded, it’s no surprise that it’s also becoming not only expected, but mandated. Energy-related codes and standards ...

Buildings account for approximately 30% of global energy consumption and 26% of global energy-related CO2 emissions, according to the International Energy Agency. In cities like Toronto, Boston, New ...

Summit County Division of Building Standards will handle plan review, permitting and inspection services for all residential and non-residential construction projects in Barberton beginning Aug. 1.

Construction professionals carry the critical responsibility of delivering structures that are safe, habitable, accessible and energy efficient. A key component of that responsibility is adherence to ...