Last year, the community of Ridgecrest in Kern County, Calif., was rocked by more than 3,000 earthquakes — including magnitude 6.4 and 7.1 earthquakes — which in turn stressed the…
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Navigating the new normal: A guide for building professionals in a post-pandemic landscape
The impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is both far-reaching and deep, especially for the building industry, which has been permanently changed. As building professionals across the country have stepped…
The Code Council ensures building codes meet safety requirements
The International Building Code establishes the minimum requirements for all materials used in the construction of buildings and structures. As such, resilience and safety are at the core of its goal, ensuring that all materials used in construction are rigorously tested and vetted.