After Category 5 Hurricane Michael slammed into Mexico Beach, Fla., in 2018, there was a dramatic contrast in destruction: homes built at or beyond state building codes still stood, whereas many of ...

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 ...

Have you ever taken a moment and reflected on the reasons as to why your house is designed the way it is? Every aspect of your dwelling from the strong foundation to the sturdy roof is governed by a ...

Linn County Associate Combination Inspector Ryan Sampica gives a presentation on building codes, building practices and how they relate to natural disasters to Valerie Sampica's sixth grade class at ...

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 ...

The wake of Hurricane Andrew in Dade County, Fla., in August 1992. Fifty-four people died in the storm, which caused over $27 billion in damages and led to Florida’s adoption of a statewide building ...

At a time when new home construction costs can reach as much as $1,000 per square foot, any new building codes that would increase construction costs seem shortsighted and unnecessary. Unfortunately, ...

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 ...