When Dick Dolby built his house back in 1977, he relied on the common sense and wisdom of his father, brother and other family members skilled in the art of construction. Starting Dec. 1, that kind of ...

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 ...

Most homeowners assume that if a house was legal when it was built, it will stay that way. The surprise comes when you open ...

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 ...

WASHINGTON, DC — The International Code Council, a member of the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC), will be presenting at COP28 throughout the two-week event. Held this year ...

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 ...

Without the recommendation, homeowners will continue facing financial harm, local governments will be susceptible to ...

Trivess Moore has received funding from various organisations including the Australian Research Council, Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute, Victorian Government and various industry ...

Townhouse complexes with six or fewer units would not be required to have sprinklers for fire protection under a bill given ...