This year’s busy hurricane season reminds us of the importance of complying with building codes that promote the construction of safe and durable structures. 

Strict, uniform building codes protect lives and mitigate property damage caused by natural and man-made disasters.

The sustainable development of towns and cities moves forward at landmark summit

This past October, world leaders and key representatives from the 193 member states of the United Nations were invited to meet in Quito, Ecuador for the celebration of Habitat III—the third world summit to take place over the course of four decades since its conception in 1976— directed toward promoting socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities— and specifically, providing adequate shelter for all.