The automation of building code analysis is a vital factor in leveraging building codes from what is as a textual legal document to more graphical interactive source of building criteria. This is all based on the International Building Code, which is issued by the International Code Council and considered as the most comprehensive and coordinated National Model Code in the US.
We all need to examine the purpose, types, interpretation, understanding, and use of building codes applied in the United States. We need to evaluate the research activities on the automation of building code analysis, evaluate current building code analysis tools, and examine the conceptual framework of a computer-aided analysis of design program for building codes that could provide the necessary assistance for the design professional during project design development. I can guarantee that Canan D’Avela’s presentation will introduce items that exceed our expectations and I strongly encourage jumping on board.........LET’S ENJOY THE RIDE.

About the President:  Ken Martinek, CSI, CDT, AIA, is National Sales Manager for Arcadia, Inc. (est. 1930), a leading single source supplier of architectural building products, including curtain wall, storefront, entrance, window and interior framing.  Martinek has over 30 years in the glass and glazing industry and has been a CSI industry and AIA affiliate member since 1988, supporting both the architectural and glazing community. You can contact the author at kmartinek@arcadiainc.com.