ICC’s 2026 “Built to Last” campaign highlights how modern building codes and safety professionals protect homes and ...

Building Safety Month, an annual public awareness campaign led by the International Code Council (ICC), returns on May 1, 2026, with this year's theme, "Built to Last." The campaign highlights how ...

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, two feet of rain fell on western North Carolina, damaging or sweeping away thousands of houses in landslides and floods. At least 101 people died. In many cases, ...

Gainesville City Council adopted a new set of building codes at Tuesday evening’s meeting. The previous building codes were aligned with the 2018 edition published by the International Code Council.

New construction in Howard County is poised to be more energy efficient, after Howard County Council approved a new set of building codes this week. It's been years in the making for some advocates, ...

Safe Homes, Strong Communities” focuses on simple actions homeowners can take to improve safety at home. Week Two (May 11—17): “Voices of the Built Environment” spotlights building safety ...

1. Slower Approvals And Higher Soft Costs: With many jurisdictions preparing 2026 updates, clarification requests spike, delays compound and soft costs rise. Even before financing or construction, ...

The City Council voted to cancel updated energy-saving rules. Quinton Lucas should veto it to save homeowners and renters big ...