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Creating a Disaster Resilient Future

A beacon of hope for those who have been or could be impacted by environmental disasters

February 5, 2019

Before I speak to organizations about energy-efficient and disaster-resilient construction, I update the toll that recent storms and disasters have taken.

MCA Updates White Paper on Fire Safety Issues

January 7, 2019

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The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has updated its white paper, "Choosing Between Fire Retardant and Standard Core Metal Composite Material" and made it available as a free download on their website

ACI 318-19 Building Code Requirements Available for Public Review

December 18, 2018

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The American Concrete Institute expects to publish “ACI 318-19: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete,” in 2019.

A Gypsum Q&A with Gypsum Association Specialist, Greg Woolley

Susan Hines

December 1, 2018

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After a year at the Gypsum Association, Technical Services Specialist Greg Woolley is more than ready to answer your questions related to gypsum panel products.

The Code Council Applauds Disaster Recovery Reform Act

This legislation supports the adoption and implementation of modern building codes and provides nearly $1.7 billion to aid communities suffering from disasters in 2018

October 4, 2018

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The U.S. Congress passed the Disaster Recovery Reform Act (DRRA) and the Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act, 2018 as part a broader package of legislation reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration’s activities (H.R. 302).

The International Code Council 2017-2018 Year in Review

September 26, 2018

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The International Code Council's program year is coming to an end. The annual conference in October is a celebration of all we've accomplished together over the past year.

ICC-ES Resumes its Building Department Service due to Demand

This specialized program provides technical services to code officials for evaluating products or components for specific building projects.

July 11, 2018

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The ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) is reinstating its Building Department Service due to requests and increased demand. This unique program provides

To Protect Cement Stucco

Believe What You Want

Mark Fowler

July 4, 2018

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To protect cement stucco, the industry should recognize that we are a specialty trade and not just a run-of-the-mill contractor.

Oregon Building Official to Receive ICC Raising the Profile Award

May 29, 2018

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The International Code Council has selected Jack Applegate, a building official for Northwest Code Professionals in Eugene, Ore., to receive the 2018 ICC Raising the Profile Award.

EIMA Seeking Senior Manager of Regulatory and Technical Affairs

May 11, 2018

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Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) Industry Members Association (EIMA) is seeking a dynamic professional with experience in advocacy to continue building a pro-active program to advance the goals of the association for the Senior Manager of Regulatory and Technical Affairs position.