Here we examine the differences…
ASCE 7‑22 introduced Method 1 for determining the seismic base shear in the Equivalent Lateral Force (ELF) procedure, based directly on multi‑period design response spectra, while retaining the traditional method…
Affordable Housing: What Experts Say About Zoning & Permitting
Practitioners emphasized that many communities…
The United States has a shortage of between four to seven million homes, which contributes to why housing has become unaffordable for so many Americans. Two strategies to create more housing include updating local zoning regulations to be more straightforward and streamlining construction permitting processes. In December 2025, the International…
Part 2: John Belcik, CEO, International Code Council, Shares His…
After a productive year working alongside…
This January marks John Belcik’s first year as CEO of the International Code Council (ICC). After a productive year working alongside ICC members, partners, the Board of Directors and staff, the Building Safety Journal spoke with Belcik about what’s next. How do you…
Participate in the International Code Council’s 2026 Building Safety Leadership Experience
This year, the International Code Council will once again host the Building Safety Leadership Experience, offering members an exclusive opportunity to connect with fellow ICC members, leaders and stakeholders during the conference.
Registration is now open for the International Code Council’s (ICC) 2026 Annual Conference and Expo, set to take place in Nashville, Tennessee, from Oct. 18-21. This year, ICC will once again host the Building Safety…
Reflections on My Visit to Greenwood Rising
Greenwood Rising offers many lessons, including a stark reminder of how racism can destroy not only lives, but the physical foundations of community and opportunity.
Building safety is often discussed in terms of compliance, inspections and enforcement. But its real purpose is far broader: to protect communities, preserve opportunities and safeguard the places where lives unfold. Those themes came…
Hydrogen Fuel Cells for Power at Health Care Facilities
As the demand for electricity increases and the availability of electricity decreases, hydrogen fuel cell systems may prove to be a viable technology to provide power at healthcare facilities.
There is potential value in using hydrogen fuel cells to provide backup and primary power at healthcare facilities. These hydrogen fuel cell systems may be an effective technology option in…
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