Lack of engagement is crippling the International Code Council ICC must rethink its voting process. Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD April 22, 2016 Engagement is important for the code-change process. Read More
Climate change results start in the engineering community Avoiding the Wall Street mentality. Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD March 22, 2016 Climate change results start in the engineering community, but require patience.Read More
Many misconceptions exist about plumbing venting The sacred element about vent systems. Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD February 17, 2016 Code sections on venting are protected as if they are the gospel.Read More
Task group to review the use of standards in IAPMO codes The application of standards. Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD January 21, 2016 Task group charged with reviewing the fine print for IAPMO codes.Read More
New Jersey university wins Solar Decathlon Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD December 21, 2015 Congratulations, Stevens!Read More
ICC's technical difficulties Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD November 18, 2015 Voting processes at annual conference struggle to get off the ground.Read More
Plumbing Efficiency Research Coalition study produces interesting results Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD October 23, 2015 Following it up with PERC 2 study. Read More
The politics of codes Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD September 24, 2015 There are a lot of cooks — and money — in the kitchen.Read More
Grease and food waste are a terrible combination Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD August 12, 2015 A match not made in heaven.Read More
Structure of Fuel Gas Code committee voting process raises eyebrows Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD July 20, 2015 Structure of Fuel Gas Code committee voting process raises eyebrows.Read More