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DuPont Performance Building Solutions Leader Appointed to the Residential International Energy Conservation Code Committee

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
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WILMINGTON, Del., July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- DuPont (NYSE:DD) is proud to announce that Amy Schmidt, Building Codes Advocacy Manager for DuPont Performance Building Solutions, has been appointed by the International Code Council (ICC) Board of Directors to the newly formed Residential International Energy Conservation Code Committee.

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  • WILMINGTON, Del., July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- DuPont (NYSE:DD) is proud to announce that Amy Schmidt, Building Codes Advocacy Manager for DuPont Performance Building Solutions, has been appointed by the International Code Council (ICC) Board of Directors to the newly formed Residential International Energy Conservation Code Committee.
  • This committee is responsible for the development of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).
  • She was one of nearly 350 applicants and one of 48 individuals appointed to the Residential Energy Committee.
  • DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life.

International Code Council Launches “Code on a Mission” Challenge Urging Adoption of Modern Energy Efficiency Codes

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
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The International Code Council the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions launched its Code on a Mission challenge today which aims to have over a third of the U.S. population covered by the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) by the end of 2023.

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  • The International Code Council the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions launched its Code on a Mission challenge today which aims to have over a third of the U.S. population covered by the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) by the end of 2023.
  • As communities race to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and increase energy efficiency, modern and innovative energy codes are essential.
  • The International Code Council is the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions.
  • Code Council codes, standards and solutions are used to ensure safe, affordable and sustainable communities and buildings worldwide.

International Code Council Celebrates Updates to Texas' Statute for Building and Residential Codes

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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The IBC and IRC are part of the International Code Council's family of building safety codes, the International Codes (I-Codes) the most widely accepted, comprehensive set of model codes used in the United States.

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  • The IBC and IRC are part of the International Code Council's family of building safety codes, the International Codes (I-Codes) the most widely accepted, comprehensive set of model codes used in the United States.
  • The Code Council commends Governor Greg Abbott for signing HB 738 into law and Texas for taking a proactive approach to adopting more modern codes across all municipalities," said Kelly Sadler, Government Relations Senior Regional Manager for Texas, International Code Council.
  • The International Code Council is the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions.
  • Code Council codes, standards and solutions are used to ensure safe, affordable and sustainable communities and buildings worldwide.

The U.S. Department of Energy analysis finds significant energy and carbon improvements in 2021 International Energy Conservation Code

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Friday, May 14, 2021
Building codes, International standards, Construction, Academic disciplines, Physical sciences, XC2, Building engineering, Energy conservation, International Energy Conservation Code, Building, IECC, Climate change mitigation

b'Washington, D.C., May 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Washington, D.C. \xe2\x80\x94 Preliminary analysis released by the U.S. Department of Energy\xc2\xa0(DOE)\xc2\xa0finds that the\xc2\xa0residential provisions of the\xc2\xa02021 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)\xc2\xa0are\xc2\xa09.38\xc2\xa0percent more efficient than the 2018 edition and reduce greenhouse gas\xc2\xa0(GHG)\xc2\xa0emissions by\xc2\xa08.66 percent.

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  • b'Washington, D.C., May 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Washington, D.C. \xe2\x80\x94 Preliminary analysis released by the U.S. Department of Energy\xc2\xa0(DOE)\xc2\xa0finds that the\xc2\xa0residential provisions of the\xc2\xa02021 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)\xc2\xa0are\xc2\xa09.38\xc2\xa0percent more efficient than the 2018 edition and reduce greenhouse gas\xc2\xa0(GHG)\xc2\xa0emissions by\xc2\xa08.66 percent.
  • The International Code Council has developed the IECC for over three decades; it is one of the International Codes, the most widely used and adopted set of building safety codes in the world.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cDOE\xe2\x80\x99s analysis confirms the significant contributions of the IECC to date.\xc2\xa0Adoption and effective implementation\xc2\xa0by state and local governments\xc2\xa0are\xc2\xa0critical next steps towards ensuring the\xc2\xa0IECC\xe2\x80\x99s benefits are\xc2\xa0realized.\xc2\xa0We\xc2\xa0look forward to continued work with DOE and other agencies\xc2\xa0in\xc2\xa0assisting\xc2\xa0states\xc2\xa0and localities\xc2\xa0in\xc2\xa0their\xc2\xa0efforts to\xc2\xa0address climate change\xc2\xa0and reduce\xc2\xa0residential\xc2\xa0energy bills.\xe2\x80\x9d\nThe Code Council will continue the significant progress\xc2\xa0captured in the 2021 IECC through\xc2\xa0new commitments embedded in the scope and intent of the 2024 edition and beyond\xc2\xa0including improvements from edition to edition; the inclusion of zero energy\xc2\xa0building pathways today and\xc2\xa0paths to\xc2\xa0zero energy by\xc2\xa02030;\xc2\xa0and\xc2\xa0the\xc2\xa0inclusion of additional GHG reduction strategies like electric vehicle charging and building electrification.\xc2\xa0These commitments were announced in\xc2\xa0a new energy efficiency and GHG reduction framework issued in March, Leading the Way to Energy Efficiency:\xc2\xa0A Path Forward\xc2\xa0on Energy and Sustainability to Confront a Changing Climate .\nThe International Code Council is the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions.
  • Code Council codes, standards and solutions are used to ensure safe, affordable and sustainable communities and buildings worldwide.\n'

Code Council opens applications for its IECC Development Committees

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Friday, March 19, 2021
Building codes, Building engineering, Energy conservation, International Energy Conservation Code, Construction, IECC, Architecture, Articles, United States energy building codes, International Green Construction Code

WASHINGTON, March 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The International Code Council has announced its call for committees for the development of its 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).

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  • WASHINGTON, March 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The International Code Council has announced its call for committees for the development of its 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).
  • Under the Code Council's new framework, Leading the Way to Energy Efficiency: A Path Forward on Energy and Sustainability to Confront a Changing Climate, the IECC will be developed by the combined efforts of a Residential Energy Code Consensus Committee and a Commercial Energy Code Consensus Committee.
  • All appointments will be consistent with Code Council Policies 7 and 12 and the Code Council's Consensus Procedures.
  • All interested parties are encouraged to apply to participate on the Residential Energy Code Consensus Committee or Commercial Energy Code Consensus Committee by visiting www.iccsafe.org/energy .

International Code Council releases new framework to address energy efficiency needs across the entire building industry

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Thursday, March 4, 2021
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WASHINGTON, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today the International Code Council, the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions,released a new framework to assist governments and building industry stakeholdersin meeting energy efficiency and greenhouse gasreductiongoals.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today the International Code Council, the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions,released a new framework to assist governments and building industry stakeholdersin meeting energy efficiency and greenhouse gasreductiongoals.
  • This framework includes using the Code Council's American National StandardsInstitute (ANSI)approvedstandards process to updatethe International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).
  • "The Code Council is committed tofurtheringthe progress the IECC has made to date and ensuring our energy code continues tomeet the needsof governments around the world to advance their energy efficiency goals," said Dominic Sims, CBO, Chief Executive Officer of the Code Council.
  • The International Code Council is the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions.

NBI Releases Code Language That Achieves Carbon Neutral Buildings

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Friday, February 12, 2021
Energy, Articles, Resource economics, Building codes, Building engineering, Energy conservation, International standards, International Energy Conservation Code, IECC, Low-carbon economy, Carbon neutrality

PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- New Buildings Institute (NBI) released today new code language that serves as a building decarbonization overlay to the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- New Buildings Institute (NBI) released today new code language that serves as a building decarbonization overlay to the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).
  • The Building Decarbonization Code is a groundbreaking tool aiming to deliver carbon neutral performance.
  • The recent efficiency gains in the 2021 IECC create ideal timing to offer a "decarbonizationoverlay" to the model code.
  • The Building Decarbonization Code language is structured to be compatible with the current version of the IECC and covers both residential and commercial construction.

New President for Novak Commercial Construction

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Monday, July 13, 2020
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GEORGETOWN, Texas, July 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Novak Brothers, this week, announced the appointment of Morgan McLaughlin as its new President of Novak Commercial Construction.

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  • GEORGETOWN, Texas, July 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Novak Brothers, this week, announced the appointment of Morgan McLaughlin as its new President of Novak Commercial Construction.
  • With over 18 years of experience in the construction industry, McLaughlin, who previously served as Partner and Vice President at Novak Commercial Construction, has an extensive background in developing, managing and delivering various nationwide roll-out concepts.
  • Novak Commercial Construction is a general contractor that offers design/build services, construction and construction management for various client types.
  • Novak Commercial Construction specializes in retail, high end and fast casual restaurants, industrial and automotive facilities, medical and institutional clients and mixed-use developments.

Everguard.ai Hires Vice President and GM Sanjay Pandya to Maximize Safety and Amplify Growth

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Monday, June 29, 2020
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), as Vice President (VP) and General Manager (GM) of Construction.

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  • ), as Vice President (VP) and General Manager (GM) of Construction.
  • "Safety first is the top priority of every construction company," said Sanjay Pandya, VP of Everguard.ai.
  • Pandya added that Everguard.ai's Sentri360's sensor fusion safety net can be laid across construction sites to improve and enhance the construction site and worker safety by serving as a 24/7 safety superintendent.
  • The Sentri360 virtual safety net boosts the General Contractor safety staff's efforts to "watch, alert and record safety incidents that often go underreported or worse, unreported."

ProAct Safety Partners with MAS Recruitment Services to Provide HSE Staffing Services

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Tuesday, June 9, 2020
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THE WOODLANDS, Texas, June 9, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --ProAct Safety has entered a strategic partnership with MAS Recruitment Services to offer health, safety and environmental (HSE) staffing services to clients of the firm.

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  • THE WOODLANDS, Texas, June 9, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --ProAct Safety has entered a strategic partnership with MAS Recruitment Services to offer health, safety and environmental (HSE) staffing services to clients of the firm.
  • Founder and CEO of MAS Recruitment Services, Misty Galloway, explains, "ProAct Safety has long been a recognized leader helping organizations across all industries in their pursuit of HSE excellence.
  • MAS Recruitment Consultant Services covers HSE hiring needs with specialization in the manufacturing, energy and construction industries.
  • MAS Recruitment Services also provides services for Health, Safety and Environmental professionals looking for employment with resume assistance and personalized job search consultations.