Illegal Basement Bedrooms Without Proper Egress The most common code violation inspectors discover during basement inspections involves the creation of illegal bedrooms without proper emergency escape ...

The Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) will consider the adoption of multiple building codes at its upcoming meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, at 1:30 p.m. in the ...

When a fire alarm fails, a sprinkler system shuts down, or a fire marshal issues a violation notice, businesses often face ...

Peak25 Roofing, a premier name in roofing and gutters solutions in the Kansas City Metro, is proud to announce it has officially become a FORTIFIED™ Certified contractor. This designation, awarded by ...

Construction regulations have evolved through a rigorous process guided by professional expertise. But safety and housing affordability shouldn’t be seen as competing goals.

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Expert DIYer April Wilkerson completes her DIY metal carport, reinforcing it for durability and reliable weather protection. FBI sweeps Nancy Guthrie's home, removes wired device in missing person ...

An imbalance in the kind of housing getting built and rising insurance costs are impeding housing progress, according to two new reports. By Ronda Kaysen The United States has not built enough housing ...

Flooding is not new to Accra. What is new is how Ghana is choosing to respond. With the recent publication of Ghana’s sub-sovereign flood risk insurance product for the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area ...

The Malibu City Council adopted updated building standards following an extended debate over local authority to modify state construction requirements, with new codes aimed at protecting structures ...

A widening insurance protection gap is exposing households, businesses and governments to escalating financial risks. WWF calls for nature to be placed at the heart of resilience and risk-reduction ...