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Leaked documents obtained by the ABC last week showed the Treasury had advised the Albanese government to freeze the National Construction Code. But what exactly does that mean?
Heard of building codes but not sure what they mean? This article breaks down everything you need to know about building codes and why they matter for homeowners.
Ultimately, these code changes were passed via Ordinance 183893 in October 2015. So, what exactly is required as part of this ordinance, and what has happened since it passed?
The GB Code, a Referral Code of the National Building Code (Presidential Decree No. 1096) was launched on June 25 this year by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), with the ...
The World Resources Institute (WRI) emphasizes the importance of enforcing the Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) in ...
To avoid delays in construction permits and clearances due to the conflicting interpretation of the Building Code of the Philippines among the government authorities, technical professionals and ...
Chicago is the first big American city to discard two thirds of its obsolete building code and to set up and simplify new standards which will stimulate better construction at a lower cost ...
Ontario Building Code: What it all means The Ontario Building Code changed Jan. 1, requiring every builder to now meet demanding energy levels that promise to slash heating and cooling bills by 25 ...