Global Alliance Formed to Develop Common Data Model to Support Climate Action in the Built Environment
Through this alliance, the organizations will develop a unified data model for the buildings and infrastructure sector, utilizing existing standards and engaging with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with global protocols.

The International Code Council, Standards Australia and the National Building Specification (NBS) have formed a Global Alliance to develop a Common Data Model to support climate action in the built…

Existing Building Safety Guideline Now Open for Public Comments
The Code Council's Existing Building Safety – A Guideline for Inspection (G7-202x) draft will be open for public comments until April 12, 2024.

Maintaining the safety and integrity of the various components within a building is crucial for the health and welfare of its occupants and the public. To support this, the International…

2024 International Energy Conservation Code Appeals Board Report Now Available
The Code Council Board of Directors will meet on March 18, 2024 to hear presentations from appellants, ICC staff, and interested supporters and opponents who spoke at the Appeals Board hearings.

The 2024 International Energy Conservation Code® (IECC) Appeals Board Report is now available. The International Code Council Board of Directors will meet on March 18, 2024, at 11:00 AM ET…

Empowering Regulators Through the Risk-Based Building Classification and Inspection Guideline
The IBQC released a new resource which helps regulators around the world assess the different risk profiles of buildings and understand the underlying factors influencing these profiles.

In February 2024, the International Building Quality Center (IBQC) released a new resource, Risk-Based Building Classification and Inspection Guideline, which serves as an important tool to help regulators around the…