Codes Are the Foundation for Resilient Cities: Highlights From a Resilient City Expo 2026 Keynote
ICC Executive Director Ryan Colker delivered a keynote at the 2026 Resilient City Expo.

Construction leaders, material innovators, infrastructure experts, architects and engineers convened at the Resilient Cities Expo from March 5-6 in Miami, Fla., to discuss how urban development can better withstand natural hazards and extreme weather events while addressing the evolving needs of communities worldwide.  Ryan Colker,…

Trump Administration Takes Limited Action to Override Local Permitting Rules
Under the rule, builders and contractors may self-certify that repairs or reconstruction comply with applicable building codes, safety requirements, and other substantive standards, while continuing to comply with all state and local requirements, except for permitting or approval processes the rule permits them to bypass.

To accelerate post-disaster rebuilding, the Trump Administration has taken limited steps to preempt state and local building permitting requirements.  On January 27, the President signed an Executive Order (EO) titled “Addressing…

Nominations Are Now Open for the 2026 International Code Council Awards & Honorary Membership
The 2026 Code Council Awards Program is now open and accepting nominations through March 15, 2026.

Each year the International Code Council (ICC) provides an opportunity for individuals to recognize their colleagues and peers for the important work they do by highlighting their achievements in leadership, innovation and community service.  The 2026 ICC Awards…