Under the leadership of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the city of Chicago is planning to update its building code using the International Codes.
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2019 Building Safety Month theme unveiled
In its 39th year, the international campaign raises awareness about the importance of modern building codes and strong code enforcement
New publication on resilience through the codes
The new Building Community Resilience through Modern Model Building Codes addresses the urgent need for community resilience in the face of repeated major disasters.
Alaska hails building codes after quake
Strong seismic building codes published by the International Code Council credited with minimizing damage in Alaskan earthquake.
IRCC explores building regulatory compliance
The Inter-Jurisdictional Regulatory Collaboration Committee workshop in the Netherlands covered building quality and building regulations compliance.
Springer’s path to giving back
From tomboy to chief building official, Nancy Springer now wants to help others find their path in the code profession.
