Adaptive reuse—the conversion of underused commercial property to residential housing units—is an important pathway toward revitalizing urban areas experiencing lower commercial occupancy in a post-COVID world where remote work is commonplace.
Building safety includes a wide range of best practices, including implementing fire suppression systems, conducting regular inspections on existing buildings, providing clear access to emergency exits, employing sustainable water and energy usage and more.
The International Code Council’s 44th annual Building Safety Month campaign continues into its third week with insight into the roles and responsibilities of building safety professionals.
May is Building Safety Month. This year marks the International Code Council’s 44th annual campaign to raise awareness about the importance of building codes and the role that building safety professionals play in keeping our communities safe.
SPRI, Inc. has posted a new white paper that details the process of building consensus among multiple diverse stakeholders, to change the International Building Code.
The Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule serves as a tool for insurance companies to assess the effectiveness of building codes in mitigating risks associated with natural disasters, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, and other natural disasters.
The International Code Council continued its annual participation at the United Nations Climate Change Conference this year, wrapping up COP28 in mid-December. Ryan Colker, ICC’s Vice President of Innovation, and Judy Zakreski, Senior Vice President of Global Operations and Solutions, joined us recently to talk about some highlights from this year.
NEW Seal-Tite XL Gutter is specifically designed to meet the ANSI/SPRI GT-1 testing standard from 2021 International Building Code, which is now required in 17+ states & municipalities.
Statewide energy codes are important for several reasons—not the least of which are reduced energy consumption, mitigated greenhouse gas emissions, minimized building operational costs, and improved climate resilience. Yet, at the time of this writing, ten states do not have a statewide commercial energy code.