A handful of Democratic state lawmakers are interested in pursuing legislation next year that would enact a statewide minimum building code in Colorado as part of broader long-term efforts to prepare ...

California’s seismic construction requirements are designed to protect the lives of those inside. But even with the most modern codes, building to the state’s minimum requirements would leave even new ...

Lansing Correctional Facility is one of eight prisons run by the Kansas Department of Corrections. Kansas has a lack of housing in both rural and urban areas. The bill would focus on areas with ...

(TNS) -- A Los Angeles lawmaker says California needs new statewide laws that boost earthquake safety, and wants to toughen rules on how strong new buildings should be and require cities to identify ...

Hidden away in the British Columbia rainforest, the 825-square-foot cabin enjoys privacy and its many windows offer carefully framed views of the landscape. The building is handsomely clad in locally ...

Dexter Daily Statesman DEXTER, Mo. -- In a few weeks Dexter residents wishing to build a new home or add on to an existing structure could be looking at a little more money and restriction. A proposal ...