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KWK Architects Designs Reinforced Rooms at Residence Halls to Protect Students from Tornadoes, Severe Weather

March 18, 2024 - in Buildings, News

(St. Louis, MO, Mar. 15, 2024) In areas of the country where dangerous tornadoes and severe weather occur more frequently, more universities are incorporating reinforced rooms, or storm shelters, in their residence hall designs to provide an extra layer of…

Webcor Delivers World’s 1st TRUE-Certified Construction Project at GENESIS Marina

March 15, 2024 - in Buildings, News, Projects

Genesis Marina exterior photo by Regent Pictures   San Francisco, CA | March 14, 2024 – Webcor, a leading commercial construction firm, today announced…

Second Edition AISC Design Guide for Hollow Structural Section Connections Now Available

March 14, 2024 - in Buildings, Structural components

CHICAGO – Design professionals now have a vastly improved resource for the design of hollow structural section (HSS) connections in the new second edition…

International Code Council and Modular Building Institute Publish New Standard for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing System Elements Used in Off-site Construction

March 14, 2024 - in Buildings, News

This comprehensive standard will be part of the 1200 series portfolio of standards to address the challenges faced by the off-site construction industry Washington, D.C. –The International Code Council, in partnership with the Modular Building Institute…

AISC Releases New Version of Certification Standard (AISC 207-23)

March 12, 2024 - in Buildings, Structural components

CHICAGO -  The latest version of American Institute of Steel Construction’s Standard for Certification Programs (AISC 207-23) is now available for free download on AISC’s website. The latest edition will continue to serve as the go-to reference…

International Code Council Participates in Inaugural Buildings and Climate Global Forum

March 8, 2024 - in Buildings

The forum builds upon the successful launch of the Buildings Breakthrough at COP28   Washington, D.C. –The International Code Council is participating in the 2024 Buildings and Climate Global Forum in Paris, France, between March 7 and 8, 2024. This…

International Code Council’s Committee Action Hearings for I-Codes Group A Scheduled for April

March 5, 2024 - in Buildings

The spring hearings will be held in Orlando, Florida, following the inaugural ICC Leadership Week event   Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council will hold the first Committee Action Hearings (CAH) for Group A International Codes® (I-Codes)…

258 St. James Place condominium reaches major milestone in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY

February 29, 2024 - in Buildings

Designed by IMC Architecture, The James, an eight-unit condominium building at 258 Saint James Street in Brooklyn’s popular Clinton Hill neighborhood, will welcome its first residents in the second half of 2024. Photo by Julio C. Mendez   Investor/Developer…

Federal Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Incorporates International Existing Building Code® into Housing Policy Statement

February 26, 2024 - in Buildings, News

The Code Council’s IEBC was named specifically among other solutions for advancing the preservation and sustainability of historic buildings Washington, D.C. – This month the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) adopted its Policy Statement…

Ground Screws Pioneering Sustainable Foundations in Modern Construction

February 23, 2024 - in Buildings, News, Products

As the world increasingly gravitates towards sustainable development, the construction industry is at a crucial juncture. The call for environmentally responsible building practices has never been louder, with a global emphasis on reducing carbon footprints…