News Releases

Oct 26, 2017
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Department of Buildings Announce Innovative Technology Deployed to Over 100 Building Inspectors
Oct 6, 2017
4Q 2017 Buying Plan Now Available
Sep 6, 2017
Chicago One of First Major Cities to Align with the 2017 National Electrical Code
Jul 26, 2017
Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Department of Buildings Introduce Update To Chicago Electrical Code To Support Sustainability, Safety And Savings For Residents
Jun 22, 2017
Mayor Emanuel Announces City of Chicago is One of Five Cities Chosen to Participate in City Accelerator to Further Strengthen Local Procurement Practices & Promote Economic Opportunity
May 24, 2017
Government Procurement Compliance Forum Hosts 2017 Vendor Fair
May 1, 2017
Department of Buildings Stresses Importance of Building Code Officials During Building Safety Month
Dec 14, 2016
Mayor Emanuel Introduces Ordinance To Hold Contractors, Trade Professionals Accountable For Violating City Regulations
Oct 28, 2016
Mayor Emanuel, Department of Procurement Services Report More Than $400 Million In 2016 Contract Payments To Minority, Women Owned Firms
Oct 5, 2016
City Council Approves Ordinances Proposed by Mayor Emanuel, Chairman Austin to Improve Procurement Processes
Nov 15, 2014
As Winter Chill Takes Hold, Mayor Emanuel Joins City Departments To Remind Residents To Take Precautions During Cold Weather
Nov 5, 2014
City Council Approves Ordinance To Strengthen Law, Encourage Landlords To Install Smoke, Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Oct 29, 2014
Chicago Department of Buildings Announces Expansion of AIC Elevator Inspection Program
Jul 18, 2014
Department of Buildings, Public Health Remind Residents That Guards and Code-Complaint Window/Door Screens are Vital to Child Safety
Jun 25, 2014
Mayor Emanuel, Alderman Burnett, Alderman Pawar And The Chicago For All Coalition Introduce Moratorium On SRO And Residential Hotel Conversions
May 28, 2014
City Introduces Ordinance Strengthening Inspection And Reporting Requirements For Rooftop Water Tank Structures
May 9, 2014
Department of Buildings Reminds Residents of Porch Safety
Feb 29, 2012
Mayor Emanuel Announces the Allocation of Funds from Allied Waste Settlement

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