Articles Tagged with ''building codes''

The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) has announced the formation of a specialized work group to develop a Housing System Certification Program Standard, signaling a potential transformation in how residential construction is regulated nationwide. 

New York City has adopted the 2025 NYC Energy Conservation Code based on the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code and the NYC Existing Building Code based on the International Existing Building Code.

Many lessons can be drawn from recent severe weather events in 2025, yielding actionable design recommendations for building envelopes.

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced registration is open for the Spring 2026 ACI Concrete Convention, March 29 – April 1, 2026, in greater Chicago. 

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)—a global authority on fire, life safety, and electrical hazards, known for developing and maintaining more than 300 codes and standards—released its annual “State of the Skilled Trades” report.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced a major milestone update to its digital platform NFPA LiNK, which provides access to the organization’s vast codes and standards library and other related resources.

Both ASHRAE 90.1-2022 and the 2024 IECC are published and available for adoption. Adoption will vary by region, but the direction is clear: expectations for tighter, more resilient building envelopes continue to rise as more municipalities move toward these standards into 2026.

UpCodes announced the launch of Copilot Intelligence, the first project-aware AI designed specifically for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry.

In its new report, the IEA indicates that buildings remain the largest CO₂ emitters and calls for stronger building codes, greater retrofit spending, and wider use of digital optimization. Energy efficiency specialists say these steps only pay off when building systems are steered by AI that can react in real time.