Mud walls may sound like a relic of the past, but natural builders say they could play a much bigger role in the future of ...

During his career as a professional skier, Zack Giffin resided in a tiny house on wheels. “It was like this traveling trade ...

What do spas, plumbing, energy conservation, and fire have in common? They’re all covered by DC construction codes. Here’s ...

States and cities are debating building code changes—like single-stair apartments and relaxed electrical/fire rules—to reduce ...

Several states are modifying building codes to reduce development costs, drawing concern from fire officials and safety ...

Labor shortages, rising material costs, complex building codes, and sustainability mandates are forcing the industry to rethink longstanding approaches.

Operational disruption is not just an inconvenience—it is the difference between continuity and cascading financial loss.

Designers are finding sustainable building solves close to home—in ancient practices and cutting-edge innovations alike.

CLAREMORE, Okla. — Aaron Sprik has been building houses for 25 years. Recently, he experienced something new. He applied for a city permit to build four duplexes, side by side. And within 24 hours, he ...

Nahda Nabiilah is a writer and editor from Indonesia. She has always loved writing and playing games, so one day she decided to combine the two. Most of the time, writing gaming guides is a blast for ...

The Division of Building Codes and Standards (DBCS) was created to provide administrative and technical support to the Technical Building Codes and Standards Board. Provide education for Code ...

A friend texted me last week, “Zak, they’re building another car wash in town—what gives?” It’s a fair question. There are already more than a dozen car washes in Flagstaff. How can yet another be an ...