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 ...

The 2009 edition of International Building Code (IBC), available in March, will better protect occupants of tall buildings with several enhanced safety measures. The newly added skyscraper safety ...

With the release last month of the new NFPA 5000 Building Construction and Safety Code by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the anticipated battle of building codes is officially under ...

The International Code Council has approved a change to restroom standards recommended by the American Institute of Architects and the National Center for Transgender Equality that will update single ...

VISTA, CA--(Marketwired - Dec 22, 2015) - Eco Building Products, Inc. (OTC PINK: ECOB) announced today that it has obtained Technical Evaluation Reports (TERs) by DrJ Engineering certifying that its ...

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy.