Ryan Colker, Vice President of Innovation at the International Code Council, joined us to chat about the development and impact of standards in ensuring compliance and quality in off-site construction, and how this method can contribute to affordable housing with up to 20% cost savings and 20-50% faster completion times.
In this episode of Enclosure Experts, we speak with Tom Harris of Tom Harris PUR Consulting, about retrofit roofing. Resilient construction is a term being used these days to help define a direction for new construction. We need to build resilient structures. But what role does retrofit roofing play?
The final week of the International Code Council’s Building Safety Month campaign recognizes the individuals and communities who excel in building safety initiatives.
On May 16, 2024, the International Code Council and the Federal Emergency Management Agency hosted an event that brought together federal and state governmental stakeholders to discuss the progress made in advancement of modern building codes.
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.
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.
American Iron and Steel Institute Regional Director of Codes and Standards Jonathan Humble, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP – BD+C will conduct a session on “Energy Code Options for Steel Construction” at the Connecticut Architecture Conference + Expo on October 26, 2023 from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. EST.
According to the latest determinations issued by the U.S. Department of Energy, ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2019 would achieve greater energy efficiency in commercial buildings compared to the previous edition (2016) of the standard.
As natural disasters continue to impact communities all around the world, it’s crucial that buildings are able to withstand unpredictable environments. Inspections will only become more relevant and constant over the next several years as communities respond to the dire consequences of lax building safety protocols.