STRUCTURE Articles

This article provides an overview of the reorganization of Chapter 22 on steel in the 2024 International Building Code (IBC) and a discussion of new sections for metal building systems, industrial boltless steel shelving, industrial steel work platforms; and stairs, […]

This multi-part series discusses significant structural changes to the 2024 International Building Code (IBC) by the International Code Council (ICC). Part 5 includes an overview of changes to IBC Chapter 16 regarding risk categories. Only a portion of the chapter’s […]

Click here to view the article with images in the digital flipbook. This multi-part series discusses significant structural changes to the 2024 International Building Code (IBC) by the International Code Council (ICC). This article includes an overview of changes to […]

Click here to view the article with images in the digital flipbook. This multi-part series discusses significant structural changes to the 2024 International Building Code (IBC) by the International Code Council (ICC). This article includes an overview of changes to […]

This multi-part series discusses significant structural changes to the 2024 International Building Code (IBC) by the International Code Council (ICC). This article includes an overview of changes to IBC Chapter 24 on glass and glazing. Only a portion of the […]

This multi-part series discusses significant structural changes to the 2024 International Building Code (IBC) by the International Code Council (ICC). Part 2 includes an overview of changes to IBC Chapter 17 on special inspection and IBC Chapter 18 on soils and foundations. Only a portion of these chapters’ total number of code changes are discussed in this article.

While some Member Organizations (MOs) have longstanding relationships with the Colleges and Universities within their territories, others have yet to make strong connections.

New clarifications focus on repairs when there is substantial structural damage (SSD) or less than SSD due to snow load.

The new ACI Center of Excellence is focusing on ways to advance construction productivity.

Type K shrinkage-compensating concrete optimizes performance and value and minimizes carbon intensity impact.

Reducing blast demands is an important aim achieved through reducing deformations.