Govt replaces building code with a new standard, Retains fire safety provisions as 'advisory'

Govt on Thursday replaced National Building Code (NBC) with National Building Construction Standards (NBCS) by withdrawing ...
ET HealthWorld

Centre eases building height norms to allow vertical expansion of Hospitals

According to NATHEALTH, the reform will enable hospitals to better utilise existing infrastructure, improve operational ...
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, ...