WASHINGTON, May 2, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- May marks the 31st anniversary of the International Code Council Foundation's (ICCF) Building Safety Month. Throughout the month, ICC Members will educate the public and builders about building safety and sustainability issues, and sharing ideas to create more energy-efficient and durable structures. The first week of Building Safety Month will be devoted to green and energy efficiency issues—a timely topic because of the forthcoming introduction of the International Green Construction Code by the International Code Council in 2012.During Green and Energy Week, consumers will learn comprehensive strategies, such as replacing insulation, windows, and roofs, as well as low-cost strategies for increasing energy efficiency. BASF, The Chemical Company, and a presenting sponsor of Building Safety Month, has created a series of online video diaries to show consumers the real-life benefits of durable, energy-efficient building materials.
