Renowned expert Matt Paxton will share his expertise on hoarding and the building codes Washington, D.C. – Registration is now open for the 2018 International Code Council Annual Conference, Code Hearings and Expo, which will be held on October 21-31, … Continue reading →
There’s no magic bullet when it comes to cities attracting and retaining millennials, but factors like affordable housing, walkability, a vibrant arts scene and tech startups are certainly pieces of that puzzle. Look no further than the examples set by … Continue reading →
The Alliance for National & Community Resilience’s Community Resilience Benchmarks system will provide communities a transparent, practical and commonsense self-assessment tool to quickly and easily gauge their cross-sector resilience efforts.
Continue reading →With all the topsy-turvy weather and disasters Mother Nature has generously endowed her nations with over the past year, many cities are adapting and, in cases of major flooding, turning their attention to the mostly unseen world of infrastructure. Hurricane … Continue reading →
Nearly eight out of 10 times a gun is fired, the incident is not reported and, therefore, police don’t respond. The implication of this lack of reporting and response is that gun violence becomes more prevalent, residents who reside in … Continue reading →
City of Norton, Ohio, firefighters designed a form in their Aladtec database that allows them to send changes like owner contact information or building changes right from the field, saving time and process steps. Tracking schedules, swapping shifts and supervisor-staff communication is made easy with the Aladtec workforce management system. Some customers say they pay for the annual subscription in just weeks with time saved by using scheduling function alone. Visit www.aladtec.com to learn more.
Continue reading →Cycling to work is the ultimate return to childhood’s happy days. And it saves on gas and vehicle wear and tear while promoting fresh air and the carefree exhilaration you enjoyed back in the day when your bike could take … Continue reading →
This campaign raises awareness about the importance of water in our everyday lives and the critical water challenges we face in the 21st century Washington, D.C. – Today the International Code Council joins organizations from across the globe in commemorating … Continue reading →
In a world that’s always looking for better, faster and smarter solutions, another must-have has been added to the checklist: environmentally conscientious. From encouragement to recycle or compost food waste to porch lights on timers, awareness of water waste and … Continue reading →
While the economy is better than a few years ago, many municipalities still struggle with tight budgets for a variety of reasons. Often when looking at where to make cuts, parks and recreation can become victim. That was the case … Continue reading →
2017 was a year full of turmoil in the United States as several cities experienced mass shootings and other violent attacks. These tragedies occurred all over the country — from New York to Las Vegas. The year’s deadliest event occurred … Continue reading →
