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INTRO Cleveland’s Mass Timber Apartment Brings Greener and More Sustainable Living to Ohio
INTRO Cleveland is a nine-story apartment building and the first LEED Gold Certified high rise mass timber complex in Ohio. By using mass timber, the developer was able to a construct a building with lower carbon emissions (40 percent reduction), nitrous oxide (39 percent reduction) and sulfur dioxide (39 percent reduction) than conventional materials.
Video Update: NIST Shares Hypotheses on Cause of Surfside Condo Collapse
The National Construction Safety Team (NCST), part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), has published a comprehensive video update detailing its ongoing investigation into the partial collapse of the Champlain Towers South building in Surfside, FL, which occurred in June 2021. The video outlines the investigation’s timeline and current progress, presents early findings and explores how this complex effort may influence future building codes and standards.
The Playbook for the Effective Administration and Enforcement of Building Codes
Effective administration and enforcement of modern building codes are essential to strengthening a community’s resilience. They also empower state, local, tribal and territorial (SLTT) governments—as well as federal governments—by enhancing their ability to withstand and recover from disasters.
To help code enforcement professionals with everyday responsibilities, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) created the Building Codes Enforcement Playbook. Released in June 2025, the Playbook serves to improve both building administration and code enforcement within jurisdictions to ensure compliance with modern codes, accelerate recovery and support long-term mitigation goals.
Bipartisan Housing Reform Legislation Advances in Congress
The Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act of 2025 includes a wide range of policy approaches to address housing affordability, including provisions to boost supply, modernize financing options, reduce regulatory barriers and promote economic mobility. The bill’s strong bipartisan support could be an indication for Congress to take additional action on the legislation this fall.
Code Corner: 2024 International Fuel Gas Code Chapter 3: General Regulations
The Building Safety Journal’s series, Code Corner, explores sections of the I-Codes each month, focusing on key elements of these essential codes. This month, we’re spotlighting the scope of Chapter 3 of the 2024 International Fuel Gas Code® (IFGC): General Regulations.
Notice of 2025 Committee Action Hearing #2 Schedule
The Code Council has released the schedule for the 2025 Committee Action Hearings #2 (CAH #2) for Group B International Codes® (I-Codes). CAH #2 will begin on Oct. 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET, and will be held exclusively in-person, with a view-only online stream available for remote observers.
Apply Now: Emory R. Rodgers Leadership in Building Safety Fellowship
The Code Council is accepting applications for the Emory R. Rodgers Leadership in Building Safety Fellowship. All applications must be in by Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. If you know of anyone who is eligible and deserving of this opportunity, please ask them to apply.