Governmental Services

SCA’s Government Services service line supports jurisdictions, public agencies, and partner organizations as they navigate the increasing complexity of code administration, policy implementation, and community service delivery. By combining technical code expertise with practical public-sector experience, SCA helps clients evaluate code adoption options, implement new requirements, train staff, strengthen internal processes, and respond to evolving legislative and regulatory expectations. This service line is designed to help communities build capacity, improve consistency, and maintain effective, trusted building safety programs in a rapidly changing environment.

Building code and housing policy news roundup Connecticut moves toward a six-year building code adoption cycle NAHB reports regulatory costs now add $131,734 to the price of a new single-family home. Department of Energy releases new analysis criticizing 2024 IECC costs; ICC pushes back. FEMA BRIC funding continues to recognize code adoption and enforcement as resilience work. President stops signing of bipartisan housing bill
Shums Coda Associates has had the privilege of providing plan review, inspection or permit processing services on behalf of many clients.