Building Codes in the USA, Building Code Compliance, and Sustainability Case Studies

February 24, 2026 to February 24, 2026

Starting Time:   5:30 pm EST

End Time:   8:00 pm EST

Sponsor(s): ACI South Florida Chapter

Description:
Bio: Mahmut Ekenel is currently employed as Certification and Conformity Assessment Engineer at American Concrete Institute (ACI). He joined ACI in 2023 after working as Senior Staff Engineer at the International Code Council (ICC) Evaluation Service for over 17 years. He has expertise in testing, evaluation, and certification of construction materials and building code compliance in the U.S.A. He received his Ph.D. from Missouri S&T University in 2004, where he also worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher in 2005. He is a licensed professional civil engineer (P.E.) in the States of California, Ohio, and Michigan. He was named a Fellow of ACI in 2020.

Abstract: In the United States, where the power to regulate construction is vested in local authorities, a system of model building codes is adopted. The International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC) are the two model codes that were developed to establish the minimum requirements to safeguard the public health and safety through provisions that include structural strength. IBC has been adopted in all 50 states and territories of the U.S.A, and several other nations in the world. This presentation explains the concept of model building codes in the U.S.A., what happens if there is an alternative construction material or construction method that is not recognized by the building codes by presenting case studies, including several sustainability case studies such as alternative cements for low-carbon concrete, and alternative low-carbon concrete masonry units.

SCHEDULE
5:30 PM Networking Hour
6:30 PM 3-Course Dinner
7:00 PM ACI Technical Presentation
8:00 PM Questions & Answers

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