• Permit Tech Foundation

    DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston Hobby Airport 8181 Airport Blvd, Houston, TX, United States

    Instructor: Jessie Sorensen Description: This course equips Permit Technicians with the knowledge, values, and practical skills required to operate effectively within a building department. Attendees will understand their critical role in public safety, customer service, regulatory compliance, and the overall permitting workflow.

  • Commercial Plan Review

    DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston Hobby Airport 8181 Airport Blvd, Houston, TX, United States

    Instructor: Bill Clayton Description: Explains the process of conducting a plan review for small/medium sized commercial projects. It will cover the Building Code requirements for commercial projects. The class will provide students with formats, process and understanding of how to conduct a commercial plan review.

  • Construction Terminology for Permit Techs

    DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston Hobby Airport 8181 Airport Blvd, Houston, TX, United States

    Instructor: Jesse Sorensen Description: Permit Technicians often encounter construction language in permit applications, plan sets, inspection notes, and customer conversations. This course trains technicians to recognize components of a building, understand key terminology, and see how construction concepts look in the real world by analyzing actual inspection photographs.

  • 2024 IBC Update

    DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston Hobby Airport 8181 Airport Blvd, Houston, TX, United States

    Instructor: Bill Clayton Description: Reviews the changes between the previous and latest edition of the International Building Code. The background behind many of the changes will be discussed to provide the participant with an understanding of the intent of the changes and how to apply it to their everyday work. Subjects covered in the class […]

  • Over The Counter Plan Review

    DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston Hobby Airport 8181 Airport Blvd, Houston, TX, United States

    Instructor: Jessie Sorensen Description: Designed primarily for the building department employee who has an interest in learning more about the plan review aspects of working at the front counter. The course is intended to provide essential information that will assist in doing plan review as it relates to such items as patio covers, room additions, […]

  • Advanced Means of Egress

    DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston Hobby Airport 8181 Airport Blvd, Houston, TX, United States

    Instructor: Bill Clayton Description: An advanced look at the means of egress requirements included in Chapter 10 of the International Building Code. The presentation will include detailed discussions on the design and review of the means of egress in unusual occupancies. Subjects included in the class are malls, assembly occupancies, special egress components, smoke proof […]