Jonathan Humble, FAIA, NCARB, LEED BD+C, regional director of the American Iron and Steel Institute’s Construction Technical Program, was installed as an Honorary Member of the International Code Council during the ICC’s recent Annual Conference and Public Comment Hearings in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This recognition is bestowed on an individual who has rendered outstanding service to the ICC. “We congratulate Jonathan on this recognition by the International Code Council,” said Robert J. Wills, P.E., AISI’s vice president, construction. “Over the years, Jonathan has made many important contributions utilizing cold-formed steel to advance building performance and enhance safety measures. He joins four … Read more
Association Showcases Commitment to Building Safety Industry, IBS and KBIS
The International Code Council, ICC Evaluation Service and ICC NTA have joined residential construction and design professionals virtually at the 2021 National Association of Home Builders International Builders’ Show virtual experience and the National Kitchen & Bath Association virtual Kitchen & Bath Industry Show during the eighth annual Design and Construction Week. The all-virtual DCW will take place Feb. 9-12. At the largest annual gathering of the residential construction and design industry, IBS and KBIS will provide a virtual platform experience for attendees to interact online with other professionals in the residential construction industry. The new virtual format will allow … Read more
IMETCO Receives ICC Approvals on Rainscreen Wall Panel Systems
Innovative Metals Company, Inc. is now among a short list of metal manufacturers to carry ICC approvals for its metal wall cladding systems. The company recently received ICC approvals for its Latitude and Element architectural wall panels used as a part of its rainscreen systems. ICC-ES, a subsidiary of the International Code Council, provides evaluation reports aimed at making it easier for those charged with enforcing code to determine the compliance of products with the building code. With ICC reports, government agencies such as the California DSA, Florida Building Products, TX TDI, etc. provide quick and easy permit approvals. Specific … Read more
International Code Council, SEAOC Release New Seismic Design Manuals
The International Code Council and the Structural Engineers Association of California have partnered to release a joint publication of the 2018 IBC SEAOC Structural/Seismic Design Manuals. The updated series provides a guided approach to applying the structural provisions of the 2018 International Building Code and referenced standards. This updated, four-volume series includes: Volume 1: Code Application Examples – Volume 1 contains code application examples based on the IBC and ASCE 7-16, including determination of seismic irregularities, combinations of structural systems, determination of drift, support of discontinuous systems and analysis of seismic forces applied to equipment, nonstructural elements and nonbuilding structures. … Read more
Stephanie Walker Joins JE Dunn Construction as Superintendent
Industry Veteran Stephanie Walker recently joined JE Dunn Construction’s Savannah, Georgia office. Walker provides general leadership and management of various aspects of projects, from building successful project teams and planning construction sequencing to supervising budgets, safety and quality, as well as cultivating relationships with clients. Her industry experience spans 18 years including considerable operations experience. Most recently she was part of the project team delivering a new 14-story student residence hall on the Atlanta campus of Savannah College of Art and Design. She is a member of American Concrete Institute and International Code Council, both of which promote and develop … Read more