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AIA Strongly Opposes ICC Proposal Jeopardizing Climate Action

January 13, 2021
ICC proposal would remove transparency and public input from the commercial and residential energy efficiency code development process.
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The Important Role the Building Safety Industry Has in Society During the Pandemic and Beyond

Dominic Sims
December 21, 2020
Learning from our current landscape and the stress the pandemic has forced on our infrastructure, it has become abundantly clear that society must put a greater emphasis on the task of strengthening our buildings, both residential and commercial, to create safe and structurally strong communities
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ICC and NEHA Launch Pandemics Task Force

December 14, 2020
This new task force – made up of building safety, health and other experts – will develop resources to prepare buildings and communities worldwide for disease-related threats.
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ICC Goes Virtual for 2021 Committee Action Hearings

November 12, 2020
Upcoming spring code hearings will be conducted virtually for first time in organization’s history.
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Survey Demonstrates Importance of Investment in Virtual Capabilities

September 18, 2020
Existing needs highlight why supporting building and fire prevention departments at the federal, state, and local levels is critical.
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AWC, ICC Release Mass Timber Buildings and the IBC

August 4, 2020
The publication provides an overview of requirements for mass timber construction as found in the 2015, 2018, and 2021 International Building Code.
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Pre-Order for ICC’s 2021 I-Codes Now Available

August 3, 2020
Updated codes enhance safety, increase affordability and incorporate the latest advancements in building science.
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Steel Deck Institute Publishes Updates to Roof Deck and Floor Deck Design Manuals

July 16, 2020

The new editions have been updated to comply with the 2018 International Building Code and are based on the standards referenced in the code.


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New Research Leads Homeowners to Better Protection from Severe Weather

May 22, 2020

FORTIFIED High Wind & Hail provides guidelines for a stronger roof to reduce risk of damage based on new research conducted by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety.


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Adapt to Stretch and Reach Codes

The Next Step for the Building and Construction Industry
Brent Trenga
Brent Trenga
August 20, 2018
The industry has taken steps to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change, but leaders should be ready to take these efforts further.
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