The Missouri Building Codes Act, introduced by Rep. David Casteel, would establish baseline standards for building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, property maintenance and other activities ...

As the United States faces a mounting housing affordability crisis, a debate is intensifying between home builders and code officials over how best to balance costs, safety, and long-term efficiency ...

Millions of homeowners make improvements to their homes every year, fully convinced they're adding value, comfort, or functionality. The trouble is, a surprising number of those improvements quietly ...