Geoff Hanmer has received research funding from the Building and Construction Council (BACC) NSW. A prestige apartment building in Sydney built by a well-known developer is undergoing a second ...

Joe Hurley receives funding from the Australian Communities Foundation, and the Australian Government via the National Environmental Science Programme. He a Committee Member with the Planning ...

In simple terms, building codes and standards are about protecting people and property — the result being safe and prosperous communities, which is the heartbeat of any culture. Every rule in every ...

A new global review provides a snapshot of building codes and their implementation in 22 selected countries in six regions around the world. The review focuses on building code provisions for ...

Building codes are a set of regulations that govern the design, construction, and alteration of structures. A general understanding of building codes helps all parties involved in design and ...

For more than seven years, UpCodes has been making the complicated world of building codes easier to understand for people like industry professionals and homeowners. Its platform includes a ...

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 ...

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 ...

A new federal analysis gives all but a handful of states the lowest possible rating on the quality of their building codes, showing a widespread failure to protect people against windstorms and ...