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On this first day of the Atlantic hurricane season earlier this week, federal officials are launching a new initiative to modernize building codes so that communities can be more resilient to hurricanes, flooding, wildfires, and other extreme weather events that are intensifying due to climate change.

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...

FEMA administrator Deanna Criswell spoke to a crowd at FIU on the first official day of hurricane season with simple instructions for the season.

MIAMI — On this first day of the Atlantic hurricane season, federal officials are launching a new initiative to modernize building codes so that communities can be more resilient to

The White House announced a broad plan on Wednesday to expand building code standards at federally funded sites ...

National AccessAbility Week is upon us – with it, comes an opportunity to reflect on our responsibility to design communities that are inclusive and accessible for everyone. One of my first projects as a young architect was the award-winning Walnut Grove Aquatic Centre in Langley, B.C. I remember the pride I felt when it opened […]

This month is Building Safety Month! This year’s theme is “Safety for All: Building Codes in Action.” As Rohnert Park continues to grow and age, maintaining the safety of our

"So nice of them to put the fire maker right by the exit," one commenter said of the layout of the apartment.

The National Green Building Standard (NGBS) appointed Tom Culp, Ph.D., of Birch Point Consulting LLC and NGA Energy Code Consultant, to the 2024 ICC 700 Residential Green Building Standard Consensus Committee.

TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Legislature on Monday began a special session focused on fixing the state’s turbulent property insurance market, advancing sweeping legislation to create a $2 billion reinsurance fund