(ABU DHABI, UAE) -- Few buildings in Abu Dhabi are more than 15 years old, but crumbling facades and interior deterioration of plumbing and electrical systems are not uncommon. One of the reasons is ...

Future buildings -- especially tall structures -- should be increasingly resistant to fire, more easily evacuated in emergencies, and safer overall thanks to 23 major and far-reaching building and ...

ICC’s Ryan Colker explains how thoughtful code development and evaluation processes are paving the way for safe, scalable ...

Building codes and local, state and federal laws can present a labyrinthine path to securing the approvals, permits and compliance with legislation required to commence construction of a new or ...

Our annual conference and code hearings are a catalyst for progress and innovation in the building safety industry,” said ICC Chief Executive Officer John Belcik. “By bringing together dedicated ...

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 ...

EAGLE COUNTY, Colorado – As of Jan. 1, all construction work in unincorporated Eagle County will be regulated based on the 2009 edition of the International Building Codes and adopted amendments. A ...

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 ...

Starting Jan. 1, builders in Katy will follow standards of the latest building and electrical codes, which Building Official Roy Frankum characterized as a more common-sense approach. Katy City ...