Blueprints & Backrooms: Developing Skills fo Code Change
February 6 @ 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Instructor: Steve Thomas Description: Building codes don’t exist in a vacuum—and neither do the people who enforce them. Blueprints & Backrooms: Developing Political Skills for Code Change is an interactive, 8-hour course designed to equip code officials with the political insight and strategic skills needed to lead in today’s rapidly evolving policy environment. Attendees will learn how to analyze policy decisions, engage stakeholders, and support their jurisdictions through difficult code updates and public controversies. From advocacy tools to real-world case studies, this class will build your political acumen while reinforcing your technical expertise—so you can confidently wear both your hard hat and your policy hat.