Tag: building codes

International Code Council Kicks Off Building Safety Month

By Joe Bebon, Editor May 2, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: May 2, 2023

Following a presidential proclamation in the U.S., the International Code Council (ICC) kicked off its 43rd annual Building Safety Month on May 1st. The campaign aims to raise awareness among individuals, families, and businesses about the importance of constructing and maintaining safe and sustainable structures around the world. On April 28, President Joe Biden signed a […]

Biden Admin. Launches $225M Program to Advance Energy-Efficient Building Codes

By Facilities Management Advisor Staff Jul 22, 2022 Design and Construction

Updated: Jul 22, 2022

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a Notice of Intent (NOI) to provide $225 million for states and local governments to expand the implementation of the latest building energy codes and support the development of buildings that use less energy. Funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Building Energy Codes: Resilient and Efficient Codes Implementation […]