On July 29, 2025, the U.S. Senate Banking Committee unanimously advanced significant housing legislation for the first time since the 2008-2009 recession. The Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD)…
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Bipartisan Housing Reform Legislation Advances in Congress
The International Code Council is working with Members of Congress to pass legislation that addresses housing affordability.
The Pipeline with Tom Roberts: Can Science Solve Water Scarcity? (Episode 3)
In Episode 3 of The Pipeline, Roberts sits down with Bart Bleys to explore research being undertaken in water reuse and water scarcity issues in Belgium.
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…
Hydrogen Facilities: Laying the Groundwork for Safety Integration into the Built Environment
Informed code officials provide the first line of defense in protecting public safety, ensuring that hydrogen installations meet rigorous design and safety criteria while also enabling innovation.
Hydrogen is gaining renewed attention as a cornerstone of the evolving clean energy landscape. As an energy carrier, it offers remarkable versatility and potential across a broad spectrum of applications….
NIST Releases Preliminary Findings on Hurricane Maria
Preliminary findings from NIST’s investigation into the impacts of Hurricane Maria reveal the most dangerous conditions created by the storm were not at the time of landfall, but rather in the days and weeks following.
On July 14, 2025, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released the initial findings of its investigation into Hurricane Maria’s impact on the U.S. (note the final report…
Velasquez Inspires Lifelong Learning as First Woman MCP in South Texas
Natalia Velasquez champions continuous learning to advance a successful building safety career.
A local trailblazer, Natalia Velasquez, Chief Building Official for the City of Edinburg is the first woman in the South Texas area to earn the International Code Council’s Master Code…
Comprehensive Analysis of Battery and Energy Storage Systems: The AH-BES Committee Report
An In-depth Look at the April 2025 Report by the International Code Council.
The report can be found on the AdHoc BES Committee page: Batteries and Energy Storage Ad Hoc Committee – ICC (See the ‘Published Editions’ tab on the committee page.) The…
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