The Board of Supervisors delivered a resounding 11-0 vote in favor of the All‑Electric Major Renovations Ordinance in early ...

Wildfires now threaten communities across California year-round. But they are much less of a danger to homes built since 2008 ...

California lawmakers are considering a bill that would pause updates to state housing standards to spur new construction.

In the Lowcountry we see afternoon storms, hurricanes, and even earthquakes.It’s been more than a hundred years since Summerville has seen a devastating earthqu ...

People living outside face the elements and other hazards, but offering improvised shelter on private property is usually illegal based on zoning and building codes.

Mt. Pleasant city commissioners are soon expected to set a public hearing to get input on potential fire code updates after a ...

The Albanese government will introduce a four-year pause on non-essential changes to the National Construction Code and fast ...

The answer, I suggested, could be found in fixing the building codes that intend to create health and safety but also add costs and time that make fast, improvised shelter impossible.

The code that takes effect next year is expected to net more than $4.8 billion in savings over 30 years. Research also shows that building all-electric homes is typically faster and cheaper than ...

A2L refrigerants are gaining ground, but uneven code adoption nationwide is leaving HVACR pros to navigate a maze of shifting ...

Bill Odrey says he will continue to try to save the former railroad depot. His latest idea is for adventures aimed at visitors with disabilities.