The Code Council Board of Directors sets the strategic direction for the membership association, which includes code officials, design professionals, engineers and the building trades.
Selling points for better air sealing and continuous insulation include increased comfort and long-term durability with a decrease in operating costs from heating and cooling
The Copper Development Association recently released a study to simplify the specification process of copper wall cladding systems for architects, building owners and contractors.
Prior to the June 2017 Grenfell Tower fire in the United Kingdom, relatively little focus was placed on the factors that contribute to vertical fire spread
The International Code Council has joined the American Wood Council and WoodWorks in branding a free app that calculates the maximum allowable heights and areas for buildings of various occupancy classifications and types of construction.
The development process for U.S. building codes is rigorous and deliberative. Because the process results in the best thinking of a large group of experts, building codes can help drive innovation in design and construction
