Surfside to talk stricter regulations after study found dozens of coastal buildings sinkingThirty-five high-rises in Miami-Dade County have sunk by up to three inches since 2016, prompting calls for stricter regulations on new development.
The US drinking age law could be a model for fixing the housing crisisWashington must adopt bolder reforms to local land-use laws and utilize federal funding to address the housing affordability crisis.
Developers could do more to prevent street flooding. Miami-Dade is cracking downNew construction rules in Miami-Dade require permeable materials to reduce neighborhood flooding and manage intense rain events more effectively.
Live: Grenfell inquiry chair delivers statement as final report into fire publishedThe Grenfell Tower Inquiry's final report aims to hold accountable those responsible for the tragedy and advocate for reforms in safety standards.
Grenfell Tower inquiry: what happens next after report's recommendations?The Grenfell Tower inquiry highlighted systemic failures and proposed critical reforms to enhance fire safety in construction practices.
The Guardian view on the Grenfell report: a shocking indictment of government and industry | EditorialThe Grenfell Tower inquiry confirms systemic failures in safety regulations and dishonest practices of construction firms led to the tragic fire.
Live: Grenfell inquiry chair delivers statement as final report into fire publishedThe Grenfell Tower Inquiry's final report aims to hold accountable those responsible for the tragedy and advocate for reforms in safety standards.
Grenfell Tower inquiry: what happens next after report's recommendations?The Grenfell Tower inquiry highlighted systemic failures and proposed critical reforms to enhance fire safety in construction practices.
The Guardian view on the Grenfell report: a shocking indictment of government and industry | EditorialThe Grenfell Tower inquiry confirms systemic failures in safety regulations and dishonest practices of construction firms led to the tragic fire.
San Francisco Will Continue Enforcing Gas Ban in New Buildings Despite Berkeley's Repeal of Similar Rules | KQEDBerkeley repealed a law banning gas lines in new construction after a legal challenge. Other cities in California have similar bans. Legal disputes are causing some jurisdictions to reconsider their plans.