As the United States faces a mounting housing affordability crisis, a debate is intensifying between home builders and code officials over how best to balance costs, safety, and long-term efficiency ...

A handful of environmental groups, and at least one legislator, are raising the alarm about proposed changes to Maryland’s ...

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The author urges evidence and cost analysis for model code changes, plus longer timelines so cities can evaluate how ...

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 ...