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Design and construction organizations urge Congress to support stronger, safer built environment

Pools are great for play, exercise and therapy. But it’s critical to take appropriate safety precautions.

Emphasizing the importance of water safety, the Code Council dedicated a week during its annual Building Safety Month to the topic.

From fueling our businesses to powering our technologies, energy has always been a vital part of society. Yet, energy use and associated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions can pose significant challenges to communities, homeowners and renters, and business owners. With the increasingly visible impact of a changing climate including the worsening…

(StatePoint) As summer approaches, pools are great for play, exercise and therapy. However, it is critical that while enjoying ourselves, we take appropriate safety precautions. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 275 children nationwide under the age of 5 drown in swimming pools annually, and more than 4,100 children receive medical treatment for pool-related accidents, the majority of which occur in backyard pools. Luckily, building codes and standards can help...

The International Code Council Laid the Foundation for Governments to Meet Their Climate Goals Shutterstock As more state and local jurisdictions have placed a priority on creating sustainable and resilient communities, many have set strong targets to reduce the energy use and greenhouse gases (GHGs) associated with commercial and residential buildings. 05/03/21 •  As more state and local jurisdictions have placed a priority on creating sustainable and r...

(Credit: Pexels) Water is one of the most essential resources needed for human survival. Today’s nearly 7.7 billion global inhabitants are putting more stress on our already limited supply of freshwater resources. Luckily, our building industry is aware of the long-lasting benefits it can bring to achieving the goal of water efficiency in both regional and global environments. For example, through steadily increasing the water efficiency and conservation features in modern building codes and ...

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(Credit: Pixabay) Today, the International Code Council, a global source of model codes and standards, released a new framework to assist governments and building industry stakeholders in meeting energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction goals. The Code Council Board of Directors, which consists of 18 government code officials, adopted the framework, “Leading the Way to Energy Efficiency: A Path Forward on Energy and Sustainability to Confront a Changing Climate.” This framework...