With the devastating Los Angeles blazes still fresh in memory, cities across the Bay Area region are developing plans to lower the climate-heating emissions that are fanning the flames. But a ...

The wake of Hurricane Andrew in Dade County, Fla., in August 1992. Fifty-four people died in the storm, which caused over $27 billion in damages and led to Florida’s adoption of a statewide building ...

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 ...

Malibu City Council approved Ordinance No. 531 with tougher building standards for earthquake and wildfire protection, taking ...

Larkspur has passed new building standards to help reduce fossil fuel-related emissions. The City Council voted unanimously on Aug. 20 to adopt two ordinances to increase building electrification ...

In today’s rapidly evolving construction industry, the importance of adhering to legal and regulatory frameworks cannot be overstated. One of the most essential aspects of ensuring that a building ...

The Aurora City Council is set to vote Tuesday on a proposal to update the city’s building codes, which are several years out of date. Currently, Aurora’s building codes are based on the 2015 ...

“When we have higher standards for building construction, buildings last longer and sites don’t create issues that affect neighboring properties,” said Mike Neu, director of development and ...