WASHINGTON, May 7, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ – Energy & Green Building Week of the 2012 Building Safety Month campaign kicks off today with a focus on the International Green Construction Code (IgCC), the first model green code for constructing and remodeling buildings. The IgCC will make buildings more efficient and reduce waste. It is expected to have a positive impact on health, safety and community welfare.
“With the new International Green Construction Code, we’re going to see more builders offering energy-efficient packages and upgrades,” said Mike Holmes, trusted contractor, HGTV celebrity and 2012 Honorary Ambassador for Building Safety Month. “We’re going to see more homeowners choosing renovations that will bring their homes to higher performance levels and make them more durable.”