Taking a new step toward widespread green practice implementation, California’s Building Standards Commission (BSC) unanimously adopted the United States’ first statewide green building code. With ...

Construction professionals carry the critical responsibility of delivering structures that are safe, habitable, accessible and energy efficient. A key component of that responsibility is adherence to ...

After years of planning, the California Building Standards Commission (CBSA) adopted into law on Thursday the first statewide "green" building code in the nation. Governor Schwarzenegger issued this ...

The state of California has recently adopted changes to its building code that will limit embodied carbon emissions in commercial and school buildings. The California Building Standards Commission ...

Renovating your home in 2026 looks noticeably different from what it did just a few years ago. A wave of updated building codes, tightened energy standards, new fire safety rules, and expanded ...