By Cristian Kreckler Section 179D of the Internal Revenue Code provides a federal tax deduction tied to energy-efficient ...

The majority of construction requires a Department of Buildings permit. Typically, any construction project that alters major building systems, such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or structural, ...

After Category 5 Hurricane Michael slammed into Mexico Beach, Fla., in 2018, there was a dramatic contrast in destruction: homes built at or beyond state building codes still stood, whereas many of ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

When it starts: The 2025 California Building Standards Code applies to projects with permit applications filed on or after January 1, 2026. What’s changing: Key updates include ASCE 7-22 structural ...

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 ...

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 ...