Chris McWhite, Director of Municipal Inspections/Zoning Official, Town of Hopkinton, MA, joined us on our “Ask Me Anything” series on the online member community to answer member-submitted questions. Members submitted questions…
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Ask Me Anything: Your Questions About ICC Certifications and More, Answered
Member-submitted questions about scoping requirements, technical criteria and more are answered by Chris McWhite, Director of Municipal Inspections/Zoning Official, Town of Hopkinton, Massachusetts
How Building Codes Are Being Updated and Driving Development After the Surfside Condo Collapse
As building codes continue to be updated to meet an even higher standard of safety, developers are starting to look at how they can best construct the condos of tomorrow.
June 2026 marks the five-year anniversary of the condo collapse in Surfside, Florida, where nearly 100 people were killed when Champlain Towers South (a 12-floor condominium complex) partially but suddenly collapsed in 2021. The tragic event…
ICC Code Opinion Services: Delivering Clarity, Consistency and Value to Members
In an increasingly complex regulatory environment, consistent interpretation of building codes is critical to achieving safe, compliant, and efficient construction outcomes. The International Code Council (ICC) addresses this need through its…
