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 ...

Wire your standards into hooks, skills, and a judge, so the harness blocks violations before a human opens the diff.

Commercial construction projects are reviewed and inspected for compliance with the International Building Code (IBC), Building Technical Codes and the university's Design and Construction Standards.

The American Institute of Steel Construction recently released an updated revision of one of its flagship standards, the Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges (ANSI/AISC 303-22).

In the plumbing industry, staying on top of codes and standards can be like finding your way through a vast labyrinth that can change at any turn—but if you know what to look for as you go, you’ll ...

Navigating evolving building energy codes and standards is a task that electrical contractors, engineers, designers, and building professionals face daily. Understanding the difference between the ...

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 ...

In mid-April, Architecture 2030, a non-profit organization that aims to make the building sector part of the solution for global warming, released a “Zero Code”—guidelines support the creation of zero ...