Govt replaces building code with a new standard, Retains fire safety provisions as 'advisory'

Govt on Thursday replaced National Building Code (NBC) with National Building Construction Standards (NBCS) by withdrawing ...
NPR

Could updated building codes reduce risks from future storms? Some experts say yes

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, ...
The Nation Newspaper

Ministry inaugurates Building Code Advisory Committee, assures on safety

Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Abdullahi Attah has inaugurated a twenty one member committee on National Building Code Advisory. The Reconstituted Committee comprises; duly ...
Bisnow

HUD, USDA Seek To Roll Back Energy-Efficiency Building Requirements

The federal agencies argue that energy-efficiency building codes have added at least $20K in costs to home construction.