At IBS and KBIS, ICC and ICC-ES sponsored events about building innovation and discussed safety, affordability and labor shortages with leaders from across the industry Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council and the ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) facilitated new … Continue reading →
In times of tragedy or disaster, it is important for people to rally together and help one another. This can be shown in a variety of ways, including monetary donations, item donations and many forms of service. When it came … Continue reading →
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 →
ICC-sponsored sessions provide opportunities for participants to network and learn about the latest trends and technologies in the building industry Washington, D.C. – This week the International Code Council and the ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) join design and construction professionals … Continue reading →
While now regularly making the network news, opioid overdoses are something that have been on first responders’ minds for quite a while, and the epidemic in America is getting worse. The numbers are staggering, with lives lost to opioid overdoses … Continue reading →
Ground-penetrating radar is a method that has potential for municipal use, especially when it comes to public works projects. Two projects, in Michigan and Florida respectively, illustrate its capabilities and limitations. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, “ground-penetrating radar (GPR) … Continue reading →
Many cities around the nation have strove to be more accessible and disability friendly for their residents and visitors. Yorkville, Ill., in Kendall County, for example, has gone the extra mile in allowing golf cart usage for people with disabilities. … 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 →
For low-lying coastal cities, the global trend of rising sea levels is not something to be taken lightly. By 2050, Virginia may experience about 24 inches of sea level rise. In North Carolina, the state’s Coastal Resources Commission issued a … Continue reading →
We know that technology and social media allow for better and more frequent communication with our loved ones, but how is that transferring to municipal jobs? The answer is in a variety of ways. According to a Florida International University … Continue reading →
Cary Glickstein | Guest columnist Mayor of Delray Beach, Fla. with Ana Puszkin-Chevlin | Guest columnist Sustainability O fficer, Delray Beach, Fla. Well before “shop local” stickers appeared in the storefront windows, Delray Beach leaders understood that “localism” — the … Continue reading →
