Rachel Parrish wasn’t planning to work in the building safety industry. After launching her career in offshore oil and gas, she knew she found her home when the City of…
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Articles from February 2025
Parrish Helps Make Projects A Reality for City of San Antonio
Parrish emphasizes Code Council participation as one of her most rewarding experiences and encourages anyone to get involved regardless of their experience.
2024 W. Scott Copp Chapter Leadership Award Shared by Dawn Neil and Cindi Somers
This honor celebrates the memory of W. Scott Copp, a leader who dedicated his career to advancing building safety at the local, state, regional and national levels.
The second annual W. Scott Copp Chapter Leadership Award recipients are Dawn Neil, Permit Technician for the Township of Bernards in Basking Ridge, NJ, and Cindi Somers, retired Permit Technician for…
Breaking Barriers and Building Futures: Women in the Plumbing Industry (Part 1)
Three industry professionals share their journeys, insights and advice for young professionals considering a plumbing career.
This is Part 1 of a 2-Part series exploring trends and expert advice from professionals in the plumbing industry. Stay tuned for Part 2 which will be published in the…
NIST Shares Progress Update on Surfside Condo Investigation
As NIST finalizes its investigation of the partial collapse of Champlain Towers South, the Code Council is in the process of converting Guideline 7 (created in response to the Surfside tragedy) to ICC Standard 1500.
From fires and natural disasters to other unanticipated events, when buildings fail, both people and property are at risk. One of the most notable recent tragedies occurred in June 2021…
International Code Council Celebrates World Water Day
Addressing water scarcity and the need for sanitation and access to clean water globally during World Water Day
This campaign raises awareness about the importance of water in our everyday lives and the critical water challenges we face in the 21st century.
The Code Council’s 2nd Annual World Water Awareness Campaign Aims to Combat Global Water Crisis
This groundbreaking campaign aims to raise awareness about the global water crisis and our collective responsibility to address it through long-term, consistent water conservation efforts
Water is a fundamental human need, yet billions of people around the world lack access to safe and clean water – and the situation is projected to worsen in the…
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