National building standards to replace code by April; experts raise concerns over fire ...

The National Building Code (NBC) is set to be replaced by a National Building Standard (NBS) by April-end, granting states ...
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

Wanted: Building code domestication

Eighteen years after the National Building Code (NBC) was signed by former Housing Minister Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, there is no enabling law to operate it. The need to domesticate the code to save the ...
The Conversation

Too little, too late? The devastating consequences of natural disasters must inform ...

Concordia University provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation CA. Universitié Concordia provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation CA-FR. Steady population growth and ...
standardmedia.co.ke

Draft National Building Code requires new ideas to reflect the 21st-century environment rut ...

After nearly 50 years, we are finally amending our construction industry building code. The draft National Building Code, 2020 document was released for stakeholders’ engagement a few weeks ago. I ...