ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) celebrated the grand opening of its newest state-of-the-art testing laboratory in Elkhart, Indiana, on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour of the new 65,000-square-foot facility.  

The facility houses advanced testing environments, including a weathering laboratory, new materials laboratory, large-scale structural testing laboratory, benchtop fire laboratory and several state-of-the-art testing spaces designed to meet the evolving needs of the construction and manufacturing industries. 

The grand opening event included remarks from ICC Chief Executive Officer John Belcik, ICC Board President Mike Boso and ICC-ES Executive Vice President David Tompos, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony, guided facility tours and a reception. 

"This facility significantly expands what our teams can do," Tompos said. "And while the laboratory is rooted here in Elkhart, its reach is global. The products we test and evaluate come from around the world, and the work done here helps support safer, more reliable buildings far beyond this community." 

In his remarks, John Belcik underscored the broader significance of the team’s work.

“This facility strengthens ICC-ES’ position as a leader in building safety and equips us to help drive the next generation of building product innovation,” he said. 

Designed to support employee well-being, the facility combines modern workspaces, enhanced safety and upgraded amenities. By bringing multiple testing disciplines under one roof, the laboratory will streamline operations for building product, plumbing and automotive testing while fostering greater innovation across teams.

The new laboratory reinforces ICC’s mission to advance building safety and performance while supporting safer, more affordable, resilient and sustainable communities worldwide. The facility is also expected to create 15 to 20 new jobs for project managers, engineers and laboratory technicians over the coming years.