(ABU DHABI, UAE) -- Few buildings in Abu Dhabi are more than 15 years old, but crumbling facades and interior deterioration of plumbing and electrical systems are not uncommon. One of the reasons is ...

A neighborhood was destroyed by a tornado that struck Joplin, Mo. 13 years ago. Thirteen years after a tornado ripped through Joplin, Mo., killing 161, destroying a large medical center, and leveling ...

Who owns the model building code that sets the legal safety minimums adopted by many states and cities? That’s an issue that could be decided in a lawsuit brought by The International Code Council ...

The International Code Council is the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions.

We all want to feel safe in the buildings and structures we use every day. But many people may not realize that behind every wall, wire, and beam are building codes that protect all of us. The ...

The International Code Council is part of a coalition that supports allowing public code access in exchange for copyright ...

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 ...

MADISON, Wis. — A new commercial building code for Wisconsin projects will take effect in the fall, according to the state’s licensing and professional services agency. The Wisconsin Department of ...

Chicago City Council voted Wednesday to approve one of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s top goals: a major reworking of the city’s building code, the first such undertaking in 70 years. The ordinance aligns the ...