7 May 2012 - Energy & Green Building Week of the 2012 Building Safety Month campaign kicks off today with a focus on the International Green Construction Code (IgCC), the first model green code for constructing and remodeling buildings. The IgCC will make buildings more efficient and reduce waste. It is expected to have a positive impact on health, safety and community welfare.
"With the new International Green Construction Code, we're going to see more builders offering energy-efficient packages and upgrades," said Mike Holmes, trusted contractor, HGTV celebrity and 2012 Honorary Ambassador for Building Safety Month. "We're going to see more homeowners choosing renovations that will bring their homes to higher performance levels and make them more durable."
For more than 100 years, building codes in the United States have evolved to incorporate critical safeguards for building occupants based on the most current building science. The IgCC, developed by the International Code Council, will increase the energy-efficiency of structures, while providing direction and oversight of green design and construction. read more>>>
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