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 ...

Building wraps (also known as house wraps or WRBs) have been a popular method of protecting building enclosures against moisture intrusion for more than 50 years due to their durability and ease of ...

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 ...

Building codes are a set of regulations that govern the design, construction, and alteration of structures. A general understanding of building codes helps all parties involved in design and ...

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, two feet of rain fell on western North Carolina, damaging or sweeping away thousands of houses in landslides and floods. At least 101 people died. In many cases, ...

You're off and running with your DIY project, looking to become a home improvement hero and saving some cash in the process. Sure, you may know your way around power tools, but you could be the ...

Architects, building owners and developers in Chicago are all going to start looking up this summer — toward the roof, that is. Some of the most drastic changes in the new building codes the Chicago ...

Code reviews must be performed before any and all construction is performed on any of UB's campuses. Building codes are the minimum design and construction requirements to ensure safe, accessible ...