Building codes and local, state and federal laws can present a labyrinthine path to securing the approvals, permits and compliance with legislation required to commence construction of a new or ...

The American Wood Council (AWC) and International Code Council have released a joint publication, Mass Timber Buildings and the IBC, providing an overview of requirements for mass timber construction ...

Navigating building codes can feel like an endless research project, especially when it comes to accessibility standards. Whether you're designing multifamily apartment buildings, senior living ...

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy.

What type of construction? You may be surprised. An important feature of a pre-incident plan is the classification of building construction. Classifying the type of building should be simple, quick ...

The code change helps maximizes the use of space, while also reducing overall construction costs, explains Joe Alcock of McMillan Pazdan Smith. In the U.S., 12 states and two territories have adopted ...