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 ...

Increasingly, housing abundance advocates, home builders, and policymakers are discovering that fixing zoning is merely the ...

Building codes throughout the U.S. vary by state and address not only structural requirements but also establish fire, electrical, safety, and health standards, plus standards for access to, from and ...

The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) has released a digital version of its Design Guide on the ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete ...

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 ...

The document also identifies qualification training programs for inspectors/installers and lists certification requirements. The final code requirements of ACI 318-19 are expected to be referenced in ...