Application deadline for volunteer committee openings is February 1, and the deadline for lead company sponsorships for the effort is January 22 Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council and the Alliance for National & Community Resilience (ANCR) are beginning … Continue reading →
This international campaign, led by the International Code Council, is celebrated by jurisdictions worldwide during the month of May Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council announced the 38th annual Building Safety Month theme – Building Codes Save Lives. Building … Continue reading →
New bipartisan legislation supports the implementation of updated building codes and helps communities recover more quickly after natural disasters Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council supports bipartisan House Resolution 4455, the Supporting Mitigation Activities and Resiliency Targets for Rebuilding … Continue reading →
Modern, updated codes will help strengthen Jamaica’s infrastructure in light of recent natural disasters Kingston, Jamaica – The International Code Council (ICC) and the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) recently signed a milestone memorandum of understanding to update Jamaica’s building codes. … Continue reading →
It was beyond disheartening to witness what occurred this past August in Emancipation Park in Charlottesville, Va. From the Nazi flags being carried about to the loss of a young woman’s life, the best of the U.S. was not on … Continue reading →
Unpredıctable extreme weather has become normal in the world, which is why municipalities have started taking the initiative to make their utilities — including electricity, water and wastewater — more resilient in retaliation, especially since outages can last for weeks … Continue reading →
Masonry buildings are oft en the cornerstones of downtowns across the country, with many dating back decades or centuries and serving as visual ties to a city’s past. However, their long-lasting natures can serve as a double-edged sword when it … Continue reading →
A facility manager’s job description is lengthy and varied and includes tasks such as inspecting the premises to ensure everything is stocked for the day’s work; creating a maintenance schedule for the interior and exterior of the building; conference room … Continue reading →
LUCKNOW, ON October 11, 2016 – Britespan Building Systems Inc. (Britespan) has become the first and only fabric building manufacturer in North America to have achieved the CE Marking, indicating excellence in product quality control processes and permitting sale in … Continue reading →
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Fireaway Inc., the manufacturer of Stat-X® condensed aerosol fire suppression generators, is constructing a new fire research and test facility in the United States. This facility will be capable of full-scale testing of fire extinguishing systems in … Continue reading →
Dennis A. Randolph, P.E. | Guest columnist Director of Public Works, city of Grandview, Mo. Grandview, Mo., is a first-tier suburb of Kansas City, Mo., with a population of 25,290. Grandview is also an environmental justice community; with all its census tracts designated EJ … Continue reading →
