On Dec. 4, the International Code Council (ICC), Pew Charitable Trusts, the National League of Cities and the American Planning Association hosted roundtable discussions on permitting and zoning best practices that support housing affordability. The…
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National Roundtable Addresses Housing Affordability Issue
The event explored possible solutions to the housing crisis based on best practices and research.
International Code Council’s Chief Knowledge Officer Joan O’Neil Appointed Chair of SPAB 2026
This milestone underscores the International Code Council’s commitment to innovation and influence within the regulatory framework.
Joan O’Neil, Chief Knowledge Officer and Executive Vice President, Content and Services of the International Code Council (ICC), has been appointed Chair of Standards Publishing Advisory Board (SPAB) 2026 Annual…
The International Code Council Delivers the First Cayman Islands Custom Building Code
The creation of the Cayman Islands Building Code marks a significant step in ensuring the safety, efficiency and resiliency of communities across the islands
On December 5, 2025, the International Code Council (ICC) and its Board of Directors presented representatives from the Cayman Islands Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing & Infrastructure with the…
John Belcik Elected to American National Standards Institute Board of Directors
Belcik will serve in a strategic leadership role, contributing to ANSI’s governance over a three-year term, helping shape standards and conformity assessments to develop markets, drive innovation and gain international competitive advantages.
John Belcik, CEO, International Code Council, has been elected to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Board of Directors as a Director-at-Large beginning January 2026. Belcik will serve in a strategic leadership role,…
Announcing New Standard ICC/BSR/PCI 155-202x: Specification for Test Method of Precast Concrete Insulated Wall Panel Wythe Connectors
This standard will establish test method protocol for the determination of wythe connector properties.
The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI), in collaboration with the International Code Council (ICC), is developing a new standard, ICC/BSR/PCI 155-202x: Specification for Test Method of Precast Concrete Insulated Wall Panel Wythe Connectors, to establish test…
Over 50 Master Code Professionals Named in 2025
The International Code Council’s Master Code Professional designation is the “gold standard” for demonstrating proficiency in the code profession.
The International Code Council’s (ICC) Master Code Professional (MCP) designation is the highest level of ICC certification and is the “gold standard” for demonstrating proficiency in the code profession. A…
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