The Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR) and Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) want to restore direct insurance industry involvement in the building code process. “At some point in the ...

Washington D.C., March 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The International Code Council is revising its rigorous code development process. The changes will take effect in 2024-2026 for the development of ...

As the United States faces a mounting housing affordability crisis, a debate is intensifying between home builders and code officials over how best to balance costs, safety, and long-term efficiency ...

The Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR) met Monday’s deadline to make submissions for the next iteration of the Ontario Building Code. The Institute opted to submit two proposed code ...

All building permit applications must be submitted online through our ePlans portal. Review the steps before applying to ensure you’re ready to apply and understand the online submission process. Use ...

New provisions of BC Building Code 2024 went into effect Monday containing new adaptability and seismic requirements. And while the changes make sense to one local developer, he says the changes could ...

The 2027 ICC building code proposals for 2027 next go to hearings that begin April 19. Among the proposals are items that ...

The B.C. government is digitizing the building permitting process, moving away from paper-based applications in an effort to speed up housing production. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon announced Tuesday ...