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By Heidi Schwartz, on February 7, 2011, at 12:16 pm
ICC expects its codes will play a major role in any push for greater energy efficiency, including meeting the goals of the newly unveiled “Better Buildings Initiative” introduced last week by President Barack Obama.
Continue reading I-Codes And Obama’s Better Buildings Initiative
By Heidi Schwartz, on October 19, 2010, at 9:53 am
The IGCC applies to new and existing, traditional and high-performance commercial buildings in the Ocean State. It includes ANSI/ASHRAE/USGBC/IES Standard 189.1 as a jurisdictional compliance option.
Continue reading Rhode Island First State To Adopt Green Construction Code
By Heidi Schwartz, on August 4, 2010, at 11:07 am
Citing the gap between existing construction codes and green rating systems has been filled, the ICC encouraged the U.S. government to reference the IGCC in an effort to apply sustainable design principals to the design and construction of new federal buildings.
Continue reading Feds Urged To Include Green Construction Code In New Government Buildings
By Heidi Schwartz, on May 12, 2010, at 9:42 am
Public comments, which can be submitted until this Friday, May 14, will serve as the agenda for the hearings.
Continue reading IGCC Hearings Slated for August; Comments Due 5/14/10
By Heidi Schwartz, on December 22, 2009, at 2:06 pm
Drafters of IGCC are nearing completion of the first ever integrated green code for traditional and high performance commercial buildings, set for a public release in March.
Continue reading First Integrated Green Construction Code Poised For 2010 Debut
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