The PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, Connecticut is one of the most prestigious arenas in the country. Less than one mile from the Connecticut Convention Center – which will soon host the 2026 ICC…
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Renovations, Improved Construction, Hockey and Music Saved the PeoplesBank Arena Following Roof Collapse
Less than a mile from the Connecticut Convention Center, the PeoplesBank Arena is a premier entertainment destination in Connecticut.
ICC Residential Smart Doors Committee Seeking Additional Members
The International Code Council (ICC) committee currently developing ICC 1425, a binational standard for Residential Smart Doors, is seeking additional Committee members in accordance with ANSI and SCC accredited procedures. There is a particular need…
The Pipeline with Tom Roberts: Leak Detection: Can We Fix a Leak Before It Occurs? (Episode 8)
Hosted by Tom Roberts, Global Director of PMG for the International Code Council, this series takes listeners on a global building safety journey, exploring key topics in the plumbing, mechanical and fuel gas industries.
In Episode 8 of The Pipeline, Tom Roberts sat down with James Gong, Managing Director for Deakin University, Australia, to discuss some of the research advancements being made in leak detection and how these solutions can…
What’s Changed in ASTM C90 and TMS 602 Since 2000, and Why It Matters
While updates to ASTM C90 and TMS 602 have been in place for years, they still influence how modern masonry assemblies are specified and reviewed. Knowing where those changes occurred can help streamline plan review and inspection.
Masonry has a long history of durable performance, but the standards that govern concrete masonry unit (CMU) construction have continued to change. As a result, ASTM C90 and the TMS…
Notice of 2027 Code Development Cycle (OGCV) Voting Period
The 2027 Code Development Cycle Group A & B Online Governmental Consensus Vote (OGCV) will open May 8, 2026, and will close on May 22, 2026, at 11:59 P.M. Pacific Time. Validated voters are eligible to vote…
Increased Pipe Gradient: Is it a Practical Response to Reduced Flush Volumes?
The results obtained in the research demonstrate that increasing pipe gradient can effectively compensate for the reduced hydraulic energy of modern water-efficient WC flushes.
In response to global water conservation initiatives introduced over the past few decades, the volume of water used by water closets (WCs) has significantly reduced. In Australia, since 1990, the standard…
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