Govt replaces building code with a new standard, Retains fire safety provisions as 'advisory'

Govt on Thursday replaced National Building Code (NBC) with National Building Construction Standards (NBCS) by withdrawing ...
NPR

Could updated building codes reduce risks from future storms? Some experts say yes

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, two feet of rain fell on western North Carolina, damaging or sweeping away thousands of houses in landslides and floods. At least 101 people died. In many cases, ...
The Nation Newspaper

Ministry inaugurates Building Code Advisory Committee, assures on safety

Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Abdullahi Attah has inaugurated a twenty one member committee on National Building Code Advisory. The Reconstituted Committee comprises; duly ...
The Urban Developer

Frustrated Industry Cautiously Lends Support to National Construction Code Fixes

Federal housing minister Clare O’Neil shared her view of the National Construction Code as she outlined five reform ...