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The county says it's about safety. Meanwhile, advocates say building officials aren't following state law as beds meant for vulnerable adults in need remain empty.
Sarasota’s Purple Ribbon Committee reviewed a draft request for proposals to address structural issues.
Editor's note: For almost three decades, Florida contractors and building officials have operated under two different building codes: One for most of the
The design, construction, insurance and supporting building codes for housing are outdated, especially now when so much is at risk.
The best science is not always the best engineering when it comes to building codes. It’s also a problem across the US, as an engineer who works on disaster resilience explains.