The government of Saskatchewan, Canada, has announced the adoption of the 2020 editions of the National Building Code of Canada (NBC), National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB), and the National Plumbing Code of Canada (NPC). The regulatory update takes effect on January 1, 2024.

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On Monday, the U.S. Department of Energy announced up to $530 million in technical assistance competitive grants available for the adoption and implementation of the latest model energy codes, zero energy codes, building performance standards, and innovative codes that achieve equivalent energy savings to the latest model and zero energy codes.

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The newly released National Preparedness Report for the first time cites out-of-date state and local building codes as “one of the most significant factors that compounds risk and increases costs from natural hazards.”

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British Columbia’s Ministry of Housing announced last week the adoption of the British Columbia Building and Fire Codes (BC Codes 2024), which are set to enhance building safety, and make new structures more sustainable, resilient, and accessible. The new codes take effect on March 8, 2024.

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The International Code Council’s (ICC) 2024 International Codes (I-Codes) are now available for order in print and digital formats. The updated I-Codes have undergone substantial design and formatting changes, resulting in a revolutionary design that improves both readability and sustainability.

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $275 million in potential funding for seven projects that officials say will help strengthen clean energy supply chains and hasten domestic clean energy manufacturing.

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