While some states are relaxing electrical code requirements to curb costs, the debate continues over whether stricter energy ...

For the past 25 years, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has helped develop building codes, the construction standards that help houses survive hurricanes, wildfires and earthquakes. Now, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. After severe weather strikes and homeowners sort through the aftermath, they often see their insurance skyrocket or they’re ...

WASHINGTON, DC — The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Innovative Housing Showcase was held September 6-10 on the National Mall. The annual event raises awareness of innovative and ...

An international group that develops building codes adopted by a wide swath of U.S. cities and counties abruptly pared back a plan to force new homes to be more climate-friendly. The International ...

An international organization that develops model codes and standards for new construction is quietly preparing an energy conservation code that opponents argue is a backdoor climate initiative and ...

To help homes survive more intense disasters, FEMA has been developing recommendations for stronger building codes. The Trump Administration has... For the past 25 years, the Federal Emergency ...

For the past 25 years, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has helped develop building codes, the construction standards that help houses survive hurricanes, wildfires and earthquakes. Now, ...