The benchmarks provide U.S. communities guidelines to determine the resilience of their housing stock and cover quantity, affordability, emergency shelters and homeownership.

During Design and Construction Week, the ICC Family of Companies sponsored a number of activities to network and learn about the latest trends and technologies in the building industry.

Precast concrete is an environmentally sound material produced from natural materials

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Delta College recognized for innovative and advanced leadership practices in climate change mitigation and resilience.

A massive report on climate change, the Fourth National Climate Assessment, published in November, emphasizes the threats posed by climate change and the impacts U.S. residents will see if no action is taken

This compendium is the most in-depth analysis to date of the importance of building codes in relation to community resilience.

Report details importance of roof in resilient structures.

Wood-framed construction is the predominant method for building homes in the United States and has gained steady acceptance in light commercial and mid-rise construction

The American Institute of Architects and the American Wood Council join in sponsoring ANCR’s mission to help communities across the U.S. prepare for disaster.

A free e-book exploring the durability and resiliency of cold-formed steel framing when confronted with fire, cold weather, hurricanes and flooding.