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 ...

The construction landscape in Northeast Pennsylvania has just shifted under your feet with the January 1, 2026, adoption of the 2021 International Code Council standards. For professionals already ...

Damage from the Jan. 7, 2020, 6.4 Magnitude earthquake in Ponce, Puerto Rico. (Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA) FEMA released the “Building Codes Save: A Nationwide Study,” which highlights and uses big data ...

Each column, a new author will feature an article from one of the International Code Council (ICC) building, fire, mechanical, plumbing, residential (one and two family), energy conservation, and ...

As we move through 2026, the gap between cheap, undersized concrete jobs and durable, code-compliant foundations is widening, with material costs stabilizing around $125–$150 per cubic yard. Whether ...

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 ...

Housing policy needs to support an innovative path forward to produce high quality, efficient homes that use less energy.

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 ...