The International Code Council (ICC) announced that the ICC 1300 Standard for the Vulnerability-Based Seismic Assessment and Retrofit of One- and Two-Family Dwellings has been finalized and accepted into the 2027 International Codes® (I-Codes®). The ICC 1300 standard establishes a nationally…
There are a lot of incredible and historic mansions throughout Tennessee, but Two Rivers Mansion stands apart for a number of reasons. First and foremost, in addition to the mid-1800s mansion, guests can peruse the 1802…
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 and affordable structures. The I-Codes are…
Continuous insulation (CI) is now widely recognized as a foundational strategy for improving the thermal performance of commercial buildings. Energy codes increasingly rely on CI to reduce heat flow through exterior walls….
Heat pump technology has become a defining component of modern HVAC engineering in regions of the country where buildings are transitioning toward electrification and higher efficiency. Although all heat pumps…
For facility managers across colleges and universities, supporting campus safety has always been part of the role. But as threats evolve, facility infrastructure and its integration are becoming increasingly central to operational readiness. Security teams today rely…
