ICC Global Solutions – Media Center
The ICC Global Solutions team, often in conjunction with the Global Membership Council, facilitates discussions on globally-relevant topics related to building safety.
View the latest webinars below or go to our YouTube channel for a list of all recordings.
Recent Presentations
Over the past several decades, there has been a continuous increase in human and economic loss from disaster events. However, examples of resiliency planning and more stringent building code requirements still lag. In this presentation, Ms. Shamim Rashid-Sumar, Senior Vice President, Codes and Standards for the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, offers a view on emerging risks and opportunities as human and economic losses from disasters increase, with the overarching goal of supporting and advancing resilience in future construction of buildings and critical infrastructure.
The Global Membership Council Meeting Guest Speaker: Dr. Kimberly Martin, Senior Engineer – Innovation & Sustainability at Keller on “Advancing Sustainability in the Geotechnical Industry“ November 25, 2024 – This Global Membership Council meeting was proud to feature guest speaker Dr. Kimberly Martin who provided excellent insights into sustainability in the geotechnical industry.
A brief overview of her presentation follows
Although the term “sustainability” is becoming more widespread, it can be challenging to know what tangible steps we can take as geotechnical engineers and contractors to further the goals of sustainable development. This talk will provide a brief background on sustainability, demonstrate how geotechnical engineers and contractors can significantly impact environmental sustainability, and present ideas to push our industry forward on social sustainability. Also, case studies will be provided to show how the EFFC-DFI Carbon Calculator can be used to calculate the carbon footprint of a geotechnical foundation solution and how changes to the design and/or materials can reduce the environmental impact of that solution.
Mr. Paul Robinson introduces ConstructReach, which he founded in 2018, a national workforce development consultancy, proposed to address the underrepresentation of minorities within the construction & design industry. ConstructReach now works nationally and partners with educational institutions, construction, design & manufacturing companies and enterprises to support organizational health, diversity initiatives, build new talent pipelines, and create career opportunities for a younger demographic.