In today’s rapidly evolving construction industry, the importance of adhering to legal and regulatory frameworks cannot be overstated. One of the most essential aspects of ensuring that a building ...

A program that generally prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in the building, inspecting, and maintaining of structures and related properties. May include instruction in ...

Commercial construction projects are reviewed and inspected for compliance with the International Building Code (IBC), Building Technical Codes and the university's Design and Construction Standards.

According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), “Building codes protect you from a wide range of hazards—whether it is by implementing safe wiring, fire prevention, or stronger structural ...

This blog post was authored by Mike Grutsch, RA, Project Manager and Architect, Design Collaborative. Every successful building project starts with a great idea, but that idea must also meet one ...

The primary responsibility of any fire prevention official is to enforce the fire codes adopted by their respective jurisdiction. The common highest goal in any fire prevention effort is providing ...

When performing inspections of buildings or structures after a catastrophic event, such as a hurricane, several types of damage conditions may be encountered. The unpredictability of storms can ...