Roundabouts are associated with a long list of benefits to municipalities: increased safety for both pedestrians and motorists at intersections, improved traffic flow, reduced injury crashes and the opportunity for beautification in the heart of cities, to name a few. … Continue reading →
The city of Batavia, Ill. is a small suburb of Chicago, with a population of roughly 26,000 people. It’s known as “The Windmill City” because it’s been home to six windmills companies. But perhaps the city’s proudest claim to fame … Continue reading →
Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council supports U.S. Senate bill S.3037, which would establish a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) plumbing research laboratory to advance plumbing technology and modernize the nation’s aging water infrastructure. Introduced by Senators … Continue reading →
It may not be the sunniest place in the country, but one Wisconsin municipality is harnessing the power of solar for energy and future cost savings. Fitchburg, Wis., installed 362 kW of solar photovoltaic panels on the roofs of the … Continue reading →
Some say the town of Mayberry, N.C., existed only on a television lot in Hollywood. Others insist it is a state of mind more than a physical location. But Mayberry does exist — in Andy Griffith’s hometown of Mount Airy, … Continue reading →
Davis was selected during a period of change and growth for IAS, an internationally-recognized accreditation body headquartered in California Brea, Calif. – The International Accreditation Service (IAS) appointed Rocco Davis as the chair of its Board of Directors. The IAS … Continue reading →
Those most surprised by Fargo, N.D., winning the Georgetown University Energy Prize were those who had worked so hard to make it possible. The idea got started when Malini Srivastava, architect and project leader, noticed that most existing buildings are … Continue reading →
The city of Stamford, Conn., has saved $560,000 in two years by automating fleet management and sharing vehicles. Read how Stamford achieved its goals in a one-on-one interview with Fleet Manager Mike Scacco.
Continue reading →Since 2014, the town of Stanardsville, Va., has dedicated significant amounts of time and funding to the revitalization of the downtown corridor. While many projects have been focused on refreshing the town’s physical appearance, resident well-being, quality of life and … Continue reading →
Renowned expert Matt Paxton will share his expertise on hoarding and the building codes Washington, D.C. – Registration is now open for the 2018 International Code Council Annual Conference, Code Hearings and Expo, which will be held on October 21-31, … Continue reading →
This ICC Pulse Podcast episode is in recognition of Building Safety Month week 4, “Safeguarding Our Water” Washington, D.C. – This week the International Code Council, its 64,000 members, and partners from the building construction, design and safety communities, celebrate … Continue reading →
