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Exploring the Progress in U.S. Hydrogen Hub Development
National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day, celebrated on October 8, 2024, highlights the importance of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies in promoting clean energy and reducing carbon emissions. In recognition of this day, which raises awareness of the potential for hydrogen in transforming energy systems and supporting sustainability goals, the International Code Council is highlighting hydrogen hub development in the U.S. Read More
Code Council Collaborates with Latin American Non-Profit Organizations to Improve Fire Safety
The Code Council recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Consejo Nacional de Protección Contra Incendio and the Asociación Mexicana de Rociadores Automáticos Contra Incendios. The agreement supports regional strategies that leverage public education and the development and implementation of fire safety codes. 2024 International Fire Code®
All 2024 I-Codes Now Available in Digital and Print
The new 2024 International Codes® (I Codes®) have been transformed with a revolutionary design, featuring a modern style and format, along with QR Codes to replace margin markings and enhanced accuracy for identifying code changes. Learn more about these exciting updates, here.
State of the Building Safety Industry
It’s important to keep up with the latest trends in our ever-changing industry to forecast what’s ahead. As a professional in the industry, your experiences and insights are invaluable to gaining a deeper understanding of the industry and the needs of our community.
From compensation to career satisfaction, the International Code Council is embarking on a crucial research study to assess the current state of the building safety industry. Once complete, we’ll share the results in a new State of the Building Industry Report, so you can better understand how to position yourself for continued success.
Addressing International Construction Skills Shortages
With the rising challenge of finding skilled trade professionals in the building industry, now is the time to look at ways to help welcome and support the next generation of building safety professionals. Here we delve into some statistics from several countries, including the U.S., Australia and the United Kingdom, to better understand this global challenge. – Read More
DOE Awards 90 Million as Part of the Resilient and Efficient Codes Implementation Initiative
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced the awardees for $90 million in funding to help states, cities, tribal nations and their partners implement updated energy codes for residential and commercial buildings. The Code Council is a collaborating team member on seven projects to receive RECI funding. Read More
Architects Used the IEBC to Bring Michigan Central Back to its Former Glory
After three decades of deterioration, Michigan Central was restored with the help of the Michigan Rehabilitation Code for Existing Buildings, which is based on the International Existing Building Code®. More than 3,100 skilled tradespeople worked 1.7 million hours over a six-year period on the Ford-sponsored project. Read More
One Thing About the Code Council: Spotlighting ICC-ES and ICC NTA
As key pillars of the Code Council family of solutions, the Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) and ICC NTA play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and reliability of building materials through comprehensive testing and evaluation.
Here we provide a brief overview of these organizations, highlighting their significant contributions to the building safety industry. Read More