A new report from the…
On June 2, 2025, The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) Consultative Council released a new report which presents a data-driven case for proactively retrofitting buildings and infrastructure within the…
The Pipeline with Tom Roberts: Backflow Basics: Protecting Community From…
Hosted by Tom Roberts, Global…
Hosted by Tom Roberts, Global Director of PMG for the Code Council, this series takes listeners on a global building safety journey, exploring key topics in the plumbing, mechanical and…
The Florida Building Code Story: Building Safety, Resilience and Affordability
Florida’s experience offers several key…
For more than 20 years, the Florida Building Code (FBC) has helped save lives, protect property and safeguard Floridians’ way of life by improving building resiliency and ensuring that new…
Building for Resilience: Insights from a Global Codes Assessment
A new report from the World Bank, the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR), and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) assesses the state of building regulations in 22 nations, offering a roadmap for creating safer, greener and more inclusive communities.
The quality and resilience of the built environment are fundamental to the health and sustainability of societies worldwide. With rapid urbanization expected to push the proportion of people in cities…
Illinois Advances Building Safety with Warehouse Safety Bill
This article explains the recently passed Illinois legislation that better prepares buildings for future tornados.
On May 31, 2025, the state of Illinois passed legislation that will better prepare warehouse buildings for future tornados and includes requirements for International Code Council certifications. What’s in the…
How Building Codes Are Being Updated and Driving Development After the Surfside Condo Collapse
As building codes continue to be updated to meet an even higher standard of safety, developers are starting to look at how they can best construct the condos of tomorrow.
Building codes are an invaluable part of the construction process and provide an essential guide for ensuring that every building is as safe as possible. They inform everything from the architectural…
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