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ICC CEO Calls for Using Strong Codes in Haiti Recovery

January 14, 2010

"Use of building safety codes results in fewer injuries and lives lost," affirms Richard P. Weiland, Chief Executive Officer of the International Code Council.

NEW PRODUCT FLASH: SmartGuard From Cooper Crouse-Hinds

January 12, 2010

These plates are designed to protect electrical boxes and wiring from damage during rough-in stage of construction projects.

Weird Wednesday: A Man And His Toothpicks

December 9, 2009

Stan Munro of Syracuse, NY has an unusual profession: he builds with toothpicks. We're not talking about school project or Boy/Girl Scout merit badge caliber, but entire recognizable architectural monuments from around the world.

WEIRD WEDNESDAY: The Great Indoors

November 25, 2009

A real estate developer incorporated an uncommon natural element into his home in the Catskills after harboring his idea for several decades.

FRIDAY FUNNY: The Facility Manager’s Toolbox

November 20, 2009

Many members of the facility management profession have a natural knack for engineering. For those folks, this humorous list of toolbox items may sound frustratingly familiar...

Study Connects Project Delivery Methods/Sustainability Goals

October 23, 2009

The first comprehensive study to explore the impact of project delivery methods and procurement procedures on achieving sustainable design and construction goals was released earlier this month.

Disaster Prevention and Response Goal of Agreement

October 22, 2009

A memorandum of understanding calls for FEMA and ICC to support the maintenance, adoption, outreach, training, and enforcement of disaster-resistant building safety codes to reduce human and economic losses resulting from natural hazards including hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, and flooding.

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