Oman's construction sector is embarking on a profound transformation with the imminent implementation of the Oman Building Code (OBC), a landmark national framework designed to unify technical ...

NEW DELHI: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on Tuesday said it has released 'model building regulations' which are simple and user-friendly, paving the way for their uniform adoption across the ...

Buildings account for approximately 30% of global energy consumption and 26% of global energy-related CO2 emissions, according to the International Energy Agency. In cities like Toronto, Boston, New ...

IN the wake of the magnitude 7.7 earthquake that devastated the Mandalay region in Myanmar, and parts of Thailand, legislators want to revisit the National Building Code with the end of imposing ...

Note: This is the seventh update in our series covering AB 130 and SB 131, two bills that work substantive changes to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and California housing law. Click ...

Malibu City Council approved Ordinance No. 531 with tougher building standards for earthquake and wildfire protection, taking ...

Navigating building codes can feel like an endless research project, especially when it comes to accessibility standards. Whether you're designing multifamily apartment buildings, senior living ...

MANILA, Philippines — The September 30 earthquake that hit Cebu and neighboring provinces should prompt Congress to immediately tackle his proposal for a new building code, a lawmaker said. In a ...

HAZMIEH, Lebanon: Lebanon needs to refocus on building safety, the Safe Building Alliance International warned Monday, criticizing the lack of progress made in the country since dozens of people were ...