Original design, materials, and fixtures are often very important to the historic or cultural significance of a property. However, the original construction of historic structures does not always meet modern standards. Owners of historic properties can

Zoning regulations sit comfortably in the background until it becomes personally relevant to your life. But when a conflict comes up in yourneighborhood that makes you take notice,you're trying to learn everything in a crash course.

The International Zoning Code (IZC) is a model code that regulates minimum zoning requirements for new buildings. The IZC is a planning and community development document. The IZC is intended to provide for the arrangement of compatible buildings and l

The professional engineer should always remember that codes and standards do not replace well founded engineering, good judgment and experience. The codes should not be used as a checklist of work, but as a guideline of the structure’s minimum requirement