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Trade Arabia
06-05-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
ICC launches Building Safety Month 2025
The International Code Council (ICC), a leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions, has launched its 45th annual Building Safety Month campaign this month, underscoring its global commitment to safer and more sustainable construction. The month-long initiative promotes the adoption and enforcement of up-to-date building codes and aims to improve public understanding of the various elements and professionals involved in creating safe and sustainable structures. Under the theme "Game On!", the campaign encourages individuals, organisations, and communities to learn about and prioritise building safety. It seeks to encourage engagement at the local level in strengthening the built environment, particularly in rapidly growing regions such as the GCC countries. The ICC stated that its ongoing investment in the GCC highlights the significance of consistent and enforceable building codes that adapt to technological advancements, climate challenges, and population growth. As part of the campaign, the ICC will also observe the second annual International Building Safety Day (IBSD) on May 22, 2025. Established in 2024 with the support of 28 international organisations, IBSD emphasizes the crucial role of building safety in health, well-being, and economic stability. The day serves as an annual call for governments, policymakers, and industry professionals to prioritize safety in all communities. As part of the campaign, ICC will also observe the second annual International Building Safety Day (IBSD) on May 22, 2025. Established in 2024 with support from 28 international organizations, IBSD highlights the profound impact building safety has on health, well-being and economic stability. The day serves as an annual call to action for governments, policymakers and industry professionals to prioritize safety in every community, it added. Mohamed Amer, Managing Director of ICC MENA, stated, 'ICC MENA's mission has always been to strengthen the safety and integrity of buildings while supporting the region's extraordinary pace of development. As cities across the GCC continue to grow vertically and technologically, the importance of compliance with unified, robust building codes becomes even more essential, not only to protect lives and property but to drive sustainable and inclusive growth.' 'Building safety is not a one-time action; it's a continuous commitment that involves government leaders, private-sector innovators and community stakeholders. Through our advocacy and partnerships, we aim to create a culture of safety that lasts for generations. 'We are proud to be participating in multiple regional events across the full ecosystem of building safety, and we're pleased to see growing momentum around both Building Safety Month and IBSD — a timely reminder of the shared responsibility and collective action needed to elevate safety standards across the built environment." This year's weekly themes are: • Week Two (May 4–10): "Build Your Offence" — Strategies to actively support, advocate and implement building safety policies. • Week Three (May 11–17): "Build Your Defence" — Tools and planning techniques to prepare for natural disasters and hazards. • Week Four (May 18–24): "The Starting Lineup" — Spotlighting the professionals who uphold safety and inspiring careers in the building sciences. • Week Five (May 25–31): "Going into Overtime" — A forward look at emerging trends, technologies and innovations shaping global safety resilience. Further details about Building Safety Month can be obtained at
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
City of Clarksville's proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 could address flooding concerns
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — In a newly-proposed budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year in Clarksville, stormwater drainage has been listed as a top priority — and there is a property tax rate increase. Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts sent a budget memorandum to the City Council, announcing that the proposal targets several key issues, like recruitment and retention of city employees and neighborhood flooding. The budget proposes a property tax increase of 15 cents to $1.03 per $100 assessed value, citing growth, inflation and a need to expand services as driving the increase. Neighborhood News: Stories impacting your community | Read More The more than $170 million budget also includes a 'Restoring Clarksville' Initiative, which is aimed at cleaning abandoned properties and improving the overall appearance of Clarksville's neighborhoods. A special revenue fund has also been proposed, which would allow fines and funds collected from liens placed on neglected properties by the Building and Codes Department to flow back to the Department to fund the initiative. Additionally, the proposed budget includes a 2.5% general wage increase for all eligible employees as a centerpiece of our budget proposal. 'I am proud of how our employees in every City department work together, to respond to our citizens' everyday needs — especially how they perform in a crisis or extreme challenge,' Pitts said. 'They give us much to be proud of, and are to be commended for their efforts.' READ MORE | Latest headlines from Clarksville and Montgomery County Several changes to address stormwater damage have been proposed, including several key changes like revising building standards to reflect more serious rainfalls. If necessary, that could mean changes to Building Codes. Aside from buildings, the Clarksville Street Department is working with a consulting engineering firm to address three flood-prone areas of the city. City leaders don't have the final price tag for the flood-prone areas just yet; they're prepared to go back to City Council and change the financial plan to fit the needs of Clarksville neighborhoods. The budget memo said that capital projects 'will be throttled back,' with a focus on Transportation 2020+ projects and the first phase of the Rossview Athletic Complex. The proposed budget said that necessary repairs would be made to buildings, but no new projects would be launched 'until the national and state economies settle.' Do you have news happening in your neighborhood? Let us know by sending an email to neighborhoodnews@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
