The International Codes, or I-Codes, have served as models for almost all state and local codes in the United States since 1994.  

I can’t believe another new year is sneaking up on us. 

International Codes can be confusing. The 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) includes new standards for almost every component in the building envelope, and these standards are further increased in the new International Green Construction Code (IgCC), which serves as an overlay code. 

What if the CEO of your company died tomorrow in a plane crash? What if workers were injured or killed on the job as the result of an accident?

In my opinion, Christopher Columbus’ best discovery was the one we seldom discuss. 

Cal Shreiner is First Vice President and Head of Capital Construction Management North America for Prologis. 

Collis Roofing was named Roofing Contractor’s 2012 Redsidential Roofing Contractor of the Year. 

 When Bridgestone Americas, Inc., designed its new tech center in Akron, Ohio, the company had a lot to live up to. After all, the site has been a center of innovation for more than a century, ever since Harvey S. Firestone founded the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company there in 1900.  

SPRI has published a detailed Bulletin that includes recommendations for the design and contractor communities on important changes recently made to FM Approvals (FM) Standard 4470. 

Scott Summers is president of Roof Pro Inc., headquartered in Bay Shore, N.Y.