WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Energy said Thursday that nationwide adoption of the 2024 International Energy ...

While some states are relaxing electrical code requirements to curb costs, the debate continues over whether stricter energy ...

States and cities are loosening building code requirements in an effort to lower construction costs and boost affordable housing. Some of these changes include allowing low-rise apartment buildings ...

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 ...

As the United States faces a mounting housing affordability crisis, a debate is intensifying between home builders and code officials over how best to balance costs, safety, and long-term efficiency ...

For more than 25 years, the company has maintained a focus on plan quality and code compliance. According to The House Designers, every plan offered on its website includes architectural detailing ...

Building codes should be updated to protect residents from the harmful health impacts of indoor cooking, according to a new report from the Environmental Law Institute (ELI). Reducing Exposure to ...

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 ...

Local building codes set safety and efficiency standards for your area, and if you’re replacing your HVAC system, the new ...

Farmington plans to replace its 2015 building and 2014 electrical codes with the 2024 ICC and 2023 NEC, now available for ...