A neighborhood was destroyed by a tornado that struck Joplin, Mo. 13 years ago. Thirteen years after a tornado ripped through Joplin, Mo., killing 161, destroying a large medical center, and leveling ...

The first reading to amend building codes and adopt the 2024 International Building Codes prompted one Rawlins city ...

The proposed changes would align Hattiesburg’s construction guidelines with newer national standards while focusing on safety ...

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 ...

Angleton seeks public input on proposed 2024 building codes addressing safety, resilience and efficiency before council ...

Under pressure to control housing costs, Republican lawmakers rejected standards meant to protect against disasters, experts say. By Christopher Flavelle Christopher Flavelle is a climate reporter who ...