WOBO Governor David Gibson, as part of his role within the ICC Global Membership Committee, is pleased to share links to developments and news items taking place

The Aquarium of the Pacific Offers Exquisite Architecture and Aquatic Life in Long Beach

Long Beach, host to this year’s Code Council Annual Conference, Expo and Committee Action Hearings, is also home to the Aquarium of the Pacific, the largest aquarium in Southern California with approximately 12,000 animals and more than 100 exhibits. Read More

Understanding ICC 605, Standard for Residential Construction in Regions with Wildfire Hazards

The Code Council is partnering with the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety to create a series of hazard mitigation standards aimed at protecting residential structures. Among these, the newly developed ICC Standard 605 focuses on residential construction in regions susceptible to wildfire hazards.  Read More

Upcoming Release of the 2024 IECC and IRC with Energy Conservation Provisions

The 2024 International Energy Conservation Code® (IECC®) and 2024 International Residential Code® (IRC®) with energy conservation provisions will be available by the end of August 2024. These resources are essential for architects, builders, engineers and code officials who want to stay informed and compliant with the latest advancements in energy conservation and residential construction.  Read More

9 Essential Skills to Succeed in Building Safety

From math and communication skills to learning the codes and beyond, several building safety professionals shared their thoughts on the most essential skills that are needed to succeed in this industry and accelerate your career.  Read More

Global Off-site Construction Stakeholders Engage in Central Europe Exchange

In June, staff from the Code Council—representing the Center of Focus on Energy, Resilience and Innovation, ICC-Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) and ICC NTA— participated in an immersive knowledge exchange on industrialized wood-based construction. The event took place across Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy.  Read More

Passive Fire Protection in the International Building Code® – Part 3

In Part 3 of our three-part passive fire protection series, the Building Safety Journal explores how the International Building Code® covers the fire-resistance rating of structural members.  Learn More