All posts tagged “Codes”

Healthcare Facility Commissioning: Closing the gap between building performance and code requirements

Building commissioning requirements for commercial buildings are slowly being accepted throughout the country. This progression is occurring through the adoption of energy and green codes, such as the International Energy Conservation Code and the International Green Construction Code. The Joint Commission uses these guidelines, where applicable, to determine the accreditation of hospitals. Read More …

Architects, International Code Council Ink Five-Year Collaborative Agreement

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Institute of Architects and The International Code Council recently announced an agreement to collaborate across a wide range of initiatives ranging from code development and compliance to sustainability and energy conservation to increasing building code knowledge among architects.     Read More …

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