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Apply today for 2025 Rodgers Leadership Fellowship

If you are on the career path of an executive-level building safety professional, you are strongly encouraged to apply for the 2025 Emory R. Rodgers Leadership in Building Safety Fellowship. Awarding up to $20,000 to cover the cost of an executive development program, this member benefit was created to honor one of the Code Council’s great leaders and mentors, Emory Rodgers.

To learn more about the fellowship, qualifying criteria and application process, click here. Applications will be accepted through December 15, 2025.

The 2026 Upper Great Plains Region III Educational Institute features a wide spectrum of specialized courses and the opportunity to earn important CEUs. Join us in-person or virtually (limited offerings available) to take advantage of the many features of this event.

Minneapolis Marriott Northwest or Virtual Feb. 9–13, 2026

EduCode 2026 Registration is Open!

We are thrilled to announce that registration for the 29th Annual EduCode Conference & Expo is now available.

This year’s event will take place from February 23 to February 27, 2026, at The Orleans Hotel & Casino Conference Center in Las Vegas, and will also be available online for virtual participation. With over 2,500 code professionals expected to attend, EduCode 2026 is the premier opportunity for networking, learning, and advancing your career in the building and code enforcement industry.

Here’s what you can expect at EduCode 2026:

• Both in-person and virtual classes to fit your schedule and preferences. Please note that In-person classes and online classes will not be offered simultaneously. If you are interested in the in-person classes, select the orange matrix; for online classes, select the blue matrix.
• All courses are approved by the International Code Council (ICC), and many are also approved by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), allowing you to earn essential Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
• A comprehensive lineup of expert-led sessions designed to keep you at the forefront of the industry Click here to view the course brochure

The Coldest Commute: A Plumbing Job in Antarctica

Dylan Smith packed his tools, thermal gear and sense of adventure for a six-month placement at the Davis Research Station, one of Australia’s three permanent research bases on the icy continent. It was a rare opportunity to test his plumbing skills in the most remote and extreme environment on Earth.

The Critical Necessity of Fuel Gas Inspections (& Protocol Survey)

Fuel gas inspections are the frontline defense against potential disasters. This proactive approach not only enhances safety but also promotes energy efficiency, helping to lower utility costs. ICC’s PMG team invites you to share your insights on fuel gas permitting and inspection protocols to help identify training needs and ICC support.

State of the Building Safety Industry Report Provides a Glimpse of the Future of Building Safety

Available exclusively to ICC members, the report provides a snapshot of the industry as it stands today and the trends that are moving it forward, including new insights on compensation, career satisfaction, challenges and future opportunities.

Episode 65: Lahaina’s Fire and the Future of Resilient Building in Hawaii

In the latest episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we gathered key experts to discuss the Lahaina fire and Hawaii wildfires, emphasizing building safety and codes — how they shaped the disaster, what they reveal about vulnerabilities, what could change going forward, and more.

Multi-Disciplinary Research Team Seeks Input on IRC Improvements

Earlier this year, ICC announced a wholistic review of the International Residential Code® (IRC®) to identify potential changes that can reduce construction costs and simplify the code without degrading existing life safety requirements. A public comment portal is now available on the BIRC webpage, and we encourage you to submit your feedback by Nov. 28. Your insights will be instrumental in guiding the research team and committee’s work and shaping future improvements to the IRC.

Collaboration to Increase Environmental Product Transparency

ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) and Sustainable Minds, LLC, have announced a strategic initiative to promote product transparency (environmental performance and material health) and conformity assessment in high-performance building design and construction. This collaborative effort will expand awareness, adoption and use of high-performance, code-compliant and innovative building products and materials.