The International Code Council’s Building Safety Month continues this week with a focus on resiliency, sustainability, and innovation, plus a particular emphasis on upholding sustainability through regularly updated and properly implemented building codes.
“The Code Council is committed to the technological advancements that prepare us for the future and enhance building safety and the built environment,” says Dominic Sims, CBO, chief executive officer of the Code Council. “COVID-19 has emphasized the value of technology for keeping us safe by underscoring the importance of the latest advancements in building science and encouraging the transition to virtual operations for code departments.”
To mark Week 3, the ICC will host its third free Building Safety Month Webinar on Wednesday, May 20th, 2020 at 1:00 PM EST. The webinar’s panelists – including a code official, builder, architect, and an expert in laborers’ health safety – will discuss the short- and long-term impacts of COVID-19 on the safety industry. Click here for more information.
“The theme of week three – Resiliency. Sustainability. Innovation. – addresses accreditation as a driver of innovation,” says Ingrid Miller, Senior Accreditation Officer for A2LA, a week three sponsor. “International and industry standards create a crucial framework for competency and consistency that make the innovations of the modern world possible. A2LA is committed to demonstrating the value of accreditation and contributing to advancements in quality.”
“We know sustainability is a significant concern for many builders, contractors and homeowners, and it’s a priority for us at LP,” says Cameron Bailey, LP SmartSide’s senior brand manager. “At LP, we are committed to manufacturing siding options that safeguard consumer health and reduce the environmental footprint across the product life cycle. All LP manufactured products are produced using wood material that has been sustainably sourced and complies with the Sustainable Forestry Initiative standards. In particular, LP SmartSide Trim & Siding products are primarily made from a hardwood tree species called trembling aspen, known for natural regeneration through its root systems. Additionally, 100 percent of the wood delivered to our facilities is managed through our sustainable sourcing program. We’re not only building for the future, but we are promoting the sustainability of healthy forests and contributing toward the conservation of wildlife and wildlife habitats for future generations to enjoy and benefit from.”
