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International Code Council and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Host Off-Site Construction Summit

On June 9, 2023, the International Code Council in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), hosted the Off-Site Construction Summit to bring together key stakeholders from across the building industry to identify housing solutions through public policy and governmental action

Read more: iccsafe.org/building-safety-journal/bsj-technical/international-code-council-and-the-u-s-department-of-housing-and-urban-development-host-off-site-construction-summit/

Webinar: Comparing Building Regulatory Systems in Australia, New Zealand and the U.S

On July 11, 2023, from 6:00-7:30 PM CT, the Code Council, Association of Australian Certifiers and the Building Officials Institute of New Zealand will be hosting an informative and interactive webinar exploring the three different systems of building control in Australia, New Zealand and the United States.

Book now  iccsafe.org

Building Code inspections are one of the most important steps when building or remodeling a home. They ensure that everyone, from the designers who put the plans on paper to the contractors out in the field, meets the minimum standards for safety.

“Some folks see building codes as government regulation, but they don’t necessarily understand the story behind the code,” said Michael Popich, Manager of the Bureau of Construction Services with the City of Indianapolis Department of Business & Neighborhood Services.

In this article, we are diving into first-hand accounts of why building code inspections are an invaluable part of the homebuilding and remodeling process.

What’s the Difference Between Building Code Inspections and Home Inspections?

iccsafe.org/building-safety-journal/bsj-dives/the-power-of-building-code-inspections-