The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has released new code requirements for the assessment, repair and rehabilitation of existing concrete structures.

Substantial structural damage (SSD) is a defined term within the International Code Council (ICC) building code library, which assesses the reduction in load-bearing ...

New Buildings Institute (NBI) has released the Existing Building Decarbonization Code. NBI bills the document as “a new way for jurisdictions to reduce carbon emissions and meet climate action plan ...

In what appeared to be the smoothest discussion and vote on building code amendments in more than a decade, a County Council panel Tuesday unanimously advanced changes bringing the county up to the ...

When performing inspections of buildings or structures after a catastrophic event, such as a hurricane, several types of damage conditions may be encountered. The unpredictability of storms can ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

City officials hope the new codes will help New York preserve and reuse existing buildings by offering flexible compliance options. New York City has adopted the 2025 NYC Energy Conservation Code ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Many of the houses under construction in the Estates at Weddington development in western Wake County are already sold before ...

When Dick Dolby built his house back in 1977, he relied on the common sense and wisdom of his father, brother and other family members skilled in the art of construction. Starting Dec. 1, that kind of ...

New York City is aligning its building code to be more closely aligned with international model standards and state requirements. December 19, 2025 New York City is updating its building code to ...

Glenwood Springs City Council is updating municipal building codes and wireless communication facilities standards to align with state and federal regulations. During their regular session Thursday, ...