ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) has opened a new 65,000-square-foot testing laboratory in Elkhart, Indiana, expanding its capabilities to serve building product, plumbing and automotive manufacturers worldwide. The facility officially opened…
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ICC-ES Opens Next-Generation Testing Laboratory to Support Building Product Innovation
The expanded facility in Elkhart, Indiana will serve the testing needs of a wide variety of building, plumbing and automotive product manufacturers.
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center Offers a One-of-a-Kind Experience in Nashville
From a spa and indoor boat ride to more than a dozen restaurants and a waterpark with indoor and outdoor attractions, the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center offers guests an experience unlike any other.
The 2026 ICC Annual Conference and Expo (Oct. 18–21) is coming to Nashville, Tennessee this fall, providing building safety professionals with an opportunity to network, learn and advance their knowledge. …
Code Corner: 2024 IMC Chapter 4: Ventilation
The Code Corner explores sections of the International Codes® each month, focusing on key elements of these essential codes. This month, we’re spotlighting the scope of Chapter 4 of the 2024 International Mechanical Code®.
The International Codes® (I-Codes®), developed by the International Code Council (ICC), are a family of fifteen coordinated, modern building safety codes that help ensure the design and construction of safe, sustainable…
Advancing the Future of Construction: A New Standard for 3D Printed Wall Systems
As 3D printing continues to transform industries around the world, construction is entering a new era of innovation.
The International Code Council’s (ICC) newly established Standard for Automated Construction Technology for 3D Printing Walls (ICC 1150) provides the framework needed to safely bring cutting-edge 3D printing into the…
Code Department Digitalization Offers Pathways to Advance Approvals
The International Code Council provides jurisdictions with the tools and strategies to implement digitalization.
Communities are increasingly under pressure to help deliver construction projects quicker and enhance customer service in the permitting and approvals process. Digitalization offers opportunities to enhance code department processes without…
Understanding Backflow: Risks, Regulations and Prevention Measures in the 2024 IPC
National Backflow Prevention Day is observed annually on Aug. 16.
Editor’s Note: This article was previously published in Plumbing & Mechanical. August 16th marks National Backflow Prevention Day, celebrating the technologies and professionals that protect the safety and quality of…
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