The preliminary voting results for several building codes including the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and the International Residential Code (IRC) have been released. Proposed updates and changes to building codes, which are managed by the International Code Council (ICC), are voted on every three years to incorporate new developments and meet modern-day minimum levels […]

When members of the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) met last week in Orlando, the Code, Action and Regulatory Affairs Committees briefed attendees on a wide variety of codes and standards that could have a far reaching effect, if put into place. Following are a sampling of some of those items, as well as some funding […]