October 2024 | Quarter 3

Highlights from the International Code Council’s Building Safety Journal of interest to stakeholders in the MENA region

International Code Council Continues Engagement in Oman with Workshops to Review Draft Oman Building Code

The International Code Council and the Oman Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP) recently completed a series of workshops in Muscat, marking a significant advancement in the development of Oman’s building codes. Held from September 9-12, 2024, these workshops were designed to gather crucial feedback about the draft Oman Building Code from a diverse range of stakeholders. Read more

Passive Fire Protection in the International Building Code – Part 3

In Part 3 of our three-part passive fire protection series, the Building Safety Journal explores how the International Building Code® covers the fire-resistance rating of structural members. Read more

Building Safety in the Middle East: Discussing ICC MENA’s Impact and Vision for the Future

In this Q&A, the Building Safety Journal talked to Mohamed Ahmed Amer, Regional Director of Operations, to explore the significant progress ICC MENA has made over the past four years. Read more

2023 International Code Council Year in Review

In 2023, the International Code Council developed innovative solutions through collaboration with stakeholders, policymakers and our members that helped the building safety industry adapt to our rapidly changing world. Here is a look at how we leveraged key partnerships and emerging technology to expand our global reach and provide the tools needed to solve some of the toughest problems in the built environment. Read more

International Code Council: Through the Years

As we celebrate our 30-year anniversary, the International Code Council has put together an interactive timeline that looks back at our rich history creating model codes and standards and building safety solutions used to ensure safe, affordable and sustainable communities and buildings worldwide. Read more

International Code Council Welcomes John Belcik as Next Chief Executive Officer

The International Code Council is pleased to announce that its next Chief Executive Officer is John Belcik effective January 1, 2025. Belcik has been with the Code Council for 15 years and has extensive experience in strategic planning, operations and financial management. Belcik will succeed Dominic Sims, CBO, who has served as the International Code Council’s CEO since 2012. Read more

Global Industry News

• Impact of Building Safety Codes on Urbanisation and the Future of Construction in the GCC
• 3D Printing in the Construction Sector (Dubai Municipality)

• International Code Council Publishes a Suite of 15 Codes Covering Areas Overseen by FM Professionals

• ICC Elevates Construction Standards in the GCC Through Strategic Training and Credentialing Initiatives