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"Mentoring the Next Generation of Building Professionals" is the theme for Building Safety Month Week One.

Over the next 12 years, the industry will experience a loss of 80 percent of the existing skilled workforce. Employers are seeking qualified building trade professionals to fill the positions of retiring employees, and will be vying to hire trained professionals to reinforce their decreasing workforce and to prevent a major job shortage in the building industry. The first week of Building Safety Month addresses what can be done to help preserve the industry's workforce and maintain our high standards for building safety.

Code Heroes turn out to build code awareness in their communities.

During Building Safety Month, code professionals nationwide come together and recommit to raising awareness among individuals, families and businesses about the importance of building and maintaining safe and sustainable structures in the U.S. and around the globe. From coast to coast, jurisdictions have planned events that offer something for everyone.

House of Codes digs into this year's Building Safety Month themes.

International Code Council Government Relations Vice President for Federal Activities Chris Ochoa kicks off the 2017 season of House of Codes and talks about this year's Building Safety Month themes.

How do you manage the damage?

As a dedicated code official, you play a critical part in protecting, and rebuilding, your community after natural disasters by ensuring building code adoption and compliance. Take part in our photo contest and demonstrate your pivotal role in managing the damage after natural disasters. Show how your dedicated work protects families' health and safety. Learn more.

Safety 2.0 Spotlight: Members in the military.

ICC Members contribute a wide range of expertise to building safety. Understanding your background helps us to better meet your needs, including those who have proudly served, or have loved ones who have served, in the military. We invite all ICC Members to complete a short survey regarding military service to help us support veterans and military personnel.

Pursue your goals at a Certification Test Academy.

ICC Certification Test Academies are focused training events specifically designed to help building and code professionals take the next step in their career. They provide a classroom-based experience where you get expert instructors, interactive review exercises, practice exams, individual and group-based activities, and ICC exams.

B2 — Commercial Building Inspector | June 27-30 | Las Vegas
B1 — Residential Building Inspector | July 11-14 | ICC Western Regional Office
S1 — Structural Steel & Bolting Special Inspector | July 24-26 | Oakland, Calif.

Significant changes to the 2015 IRC.

A clarification to Section N1102.2.4 (Access Hatches and Doors) of the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC) states that vertical doors that access unconditioned attics and crawl spaces do not require an R-value to match the required wall insulation. Such doors must comply with the fenestration U-factor requirements of Table N1102.1.2.

ICC to present at premier event on Americans with Disabilities Act.

The International Code Council is participating in the National ADA Symposium as an exhibitor and a presenter on topics related to accessibility in buildings. Classes will include a wide variety of topics dealing with accessibility. This training offers a wealth of training and sells out quickly.

Call for Committee issued for 2018/2019 cycle code committees.

The Code Council issued a Call for Committee for 2018/2019 Cycle code committees and related cycle committees. The application deadline for 2018/2019 cycle related committees is June 1.

Los Angeles to expand ICC-ES provider status.

The city of Los Angeles Department of Building Safety is working to recognize ICC Evaluation Service Reports as proof of compliance to the seismic requirements of the California and city of Los Angeles building codes. The goal is for this initiative to be fully implemented by January 1, 2018.

Blinn College receives grant for new plumbing program.

The Texas Workforce Commission has awarded Blinn College in Brenham, Texas, a $195,000 building and construction grant to establish a new plumbing program, which is slated to begin in June. The grant will provide funding for tools, materials and student scholarships relative to the plumbing trade.

Survey: 91 percent of U.S. households recognize ENERGY STAR.

New research by the Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) illustrates the growing visibility and strength of the ENERGY STAR brand, with 91 percent of households in the U.S. recognizing the ENERGY STAR label.

Interesting global construction trivia.

The "Code of Hammurabi" from 1780 B.C. has the first known written building code provision. It basically stated that if a building was constructed so poorly that it collapsed and killed the owner, then the builder was put to death. However, the Code had a possible out for builders; if they could survive a swim in the dangerous Euphrates River, they were vindicated.

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