Each program directly supports one of CMC’s six strategic pillars: marketing and promotion, codes and standards, education and research, concrete masonry outreach, design assistance and educating design professionals.
Erin Andes, Director of Design Outreach, for GAF | Siplast, joined us recently to chat about her upcoming webinar, “Building Science and Life Safety in Wood Framed Construction.” Watch as Erin talks about how building codes have begun to challenge designers when it comes to safety and energy efficiency requirements.
Keith Simon, VP of Design Phase Services at Salas O'Brien, and Stephen Shanks, VP of Commissioning at Salas O'Brien, joined us to discuss their upcoming webinar, "The Evolving Landscape of Commercial Energy Efficiency."
The International Code Council’s annual conference wrapped up recently where experts gathered to discuss the future of building safety. We were joined by Ryan Colker, Vice President of Innovation for the ICC, to talk about this year’s conference, what was on the agenda and what to expect in the coming year from the ICC.
In a move to support regulatory consistency, Montana has officially adopted the International Code Council (ICC) and Modular Building Institute (MBI) standards 1200 and 1205.
Transitioning from the term "listings" to "assemblies" within all language in the platform, this change emphasizes DORA's commitment to presenting only third-party tested and approved roofing components, further enhancing clarity and precision for its users.
As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $90 million in competitive awards to help states, cities, Tribal Nations, and their partners implement updated energy codes for residential and commercial buildings.
Complying with the relevant building codes is essential for safe, successful projects of all sizes and types. These real-life examples demonstrate why you and others in your industry should look forward to additional possibilities while examining how to implement use cases like those described here.
There has always been pressure to improve building codes for construction projects. After a long wait, the 2024 International Building Code finally contains provisions on tornado loadings and how to secure structures when erected.
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