Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Building codes are an often-overlooked tool in fighting climate change. But last week, a little-known nonprofit group that sets ...

"Our building codes are about the future we want." New Oregon policy prohibits building homes with AC-only units: 'Codes like these are necessary' first appeared on The Cool Down.

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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 ...

MIDLAND, MI — The Mechanical Inspectors Association of Michigan (MIAM) held its Fall Conference recently. Among the issues discussed were questions raised by inspectors on various Michigan residential ...

Red Oak officials are another step closer to updating the city's building permit and fee structure. By a 4-0 vote at its regular meeting Monday evening, the Red Oak City Council approved the second ...