Building codes usually come up in the context of safety – a properly constructed building can help prevent injury or death from fires, earthquakes, and extreme weather. But they’re also essential for ...

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

Things are frankly ridiculous right now with AI building—in the best possible way. Vibe coding tools like Lovable, Bolt, and Cursor are democratizing software development. And that means that you can ...

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 ...

This article was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. As lawmakers scramble to turbocharge post-fire recovery efforts in Los Angeles and to tackle a housing shortage ...

Building wraps (also known as house wraps or WRBs) have been a popular method of protecting building enclosures against moisture intrusion for more than 50 years due to their durability and ease of ...