As communities face increasingly severe climate-related disasters, a shift to performance-based building codes is one of the ...

Sonoma City Council is set to adopt the new edition of the California Building Code Standards at the Nov. 19 City Council meeting, where staff will discuss changes in the code to reflect ...

Sausalito is updating its green building codes to exceed minimum statewide requirements. The City Council gave preliminary approval in a 3-1 vote on Tuesday to ensure its code matches the latest state ...

Durango City Council approved building and property code amendments last week that will result in an estimated 20% cost ...

Breckenridge officials gave preliminary approval to readopt, adopt or amend several building and fire codes at a recent ...

The Wildfire Risk Map and wildfire-resistant building code requirements have been hotly criticized. While enacted with the ...

Kraken Bond, a manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, and insulation products, announces that its FastCoat Insulation Spray Foam has achieved a Class A Fire Rating, meeting the highest level of fire ...

Culver City is the first municipality in California to legalize a construction already permitted in Seattle: mid-rise ...

Explore the Santa Monica City Council's packed agenda, including emergency infrastructure upgrades and a historic ...

Bathroom renovations can seem straightforward, but many homeowners unknowingly create code violations that later cost ...

The era of static compliance is over. In 2026 and beyond, I think those who move fast, see clearly and build strategically ...