After approving a 2019 building code that requires all new homes in the state to have rooftop solar panels starting in 2020, the California Energy Commission is now eyeing commercial buildings. “We ...

Marion City Council approved the creation of a commercial building code enforcement department. But some fear residential ...

Santa Monica's new self-certification program will allow architects to obtain building permits in one day, bypassing city review for commercial renovations starting April 2026.

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 ...

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 ...

Beyond the Skyline is a podcast and video interview about economic development, real estate and construction in Minnesota.

The City of Columbia is working on a major update of its building codes, proposing to adopt the 2024 International Building ...

New building codes with a focus on sustainability will go into effect in Lafayette starting Aug. 1. The city is updating its building codes from the 2015 International Building Codes to the 2021 codes ...

When architects design a commercial building, they usually turn the design over to a specialized consulting firm to plan the ...