This February, ICC-ES returned to Orlando, Fla. for Design and Construction Week 2026, exhibiting at both the NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) and the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS). Throughout the week, the…
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Trump Administration Takes Limited Action to Override Local Permitting Rules
Under the rule, builders and contractors may self-certify that repairs or reconstruction comply with applicable building codes, safety requirements, and other substantive standards, while continuing to comply with all state and local requirements, except for permitting or approval processes the rule permits them to bypass.
To accelerate post-disaster rebuilding, the Trump Administration has taken limited steps to preempt state and local building permitting requirements. On January 27, the President signed an Executive Order (EO) titled “Addressing…
Supporting the 2026 Career and Technical Education Month
Every February, the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) leads Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, a nationwide campaign sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders. This initiative celebrates the…
