International Code Council, Modular Building Institute Release New Standards for Offsite Construction

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The International Code Council and the Modular Building Institute have published two new comprehensive standards that will accelerate the offsite construction industry. ICC/MBI 1200-2021 Standard for Off-Site Construction: Planning, Design, Fabrication and Assembly and ICC/MBI 1205-2021 Standard for Off-Site Construction: Inspection and Regulatory Compliance are intended to promote consistency around the globe of regulatory requirements for offsite construction processes. As the building industry continues to face multiple challenges including workforce availability, housing affordability, jobsite safety, building quality and sustainability, the expanded use of offsite construction, often called modular or prefabrication, is one approach that has risen to address these challenges. … Read more

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Jonathan Humble Named Honorary Member of International Code Council

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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

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Association Showcases Commitment to Building Safety Industry, IBS and KBIS

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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

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IMETCO Receives ICC Approvals on Rainscreen Wall Panel Systems

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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

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International Code Council, SEAOC Release New Seismic Design Manuals

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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

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