Education

Education & Certification

Our team of code educators provides a wide variety of code training at various national and regional events, as well as various on-line classes. The diverse group of educators have expertise in every code book, as well as experience with common construction practices and code development history. This allows us to provide code insights that have led to our team continually being awarded with education awards, such as the 2018 Educator of the Year award presented by ICC to our Colorado Regional education team. Contact us to learn more on how we can customize a training class or event to meet your needs.

  • Residential Plan Review Essentials

    Sugar Loaf Mountain ME, United States

    Instructor: Joshua Harmon Description: This training is designed for those looking to strengthen their understanding of the purpose and process of plan review using a step-by-step review to evaluating residential construction […]

  • Commercial Plan Review Essentials

    Sugar Loaf Mountain ME, United States

    Instructor: Joshua Harmon Description: This session will expand upon the morning session to introduce and strengthen the attendees understanding of the plan review in evaluating commercial construction plans for compliance […]

  • Continued Use & Reuse of Existing Buildings

    Lacey City Hall 420 College Street, Lacey, WA, United States

    Instructor: Josh Harmon Description: This session addresses the relationship of the IBC to existing buildings, as well as the use of the IEBC and focuses on the fundamental requirements of […]

  • 2025 CBC Means of Egress

    Wyndham Sacramento 5321 Date Avenue, Sacramento, CA, United States

    Instructor: Steve Thomas Description: This class is a basic overview of the means of egress requirements included in Chapter 10 of the IBC. The presentation will include detailed discussions on […]

  • Shining a Little Light on Daylight Responsive Controls

    Virtual

    Instructor: Andre Jean Description: This one-hour class breaks down daylight responsive lighting controls in plain terms. Participants will explore when and where daylight controls are required, how they are intended […]

  • Beginning Commercial Inspections

    Lacey City Hall 420 College Street, Lacey, WA, United States

    Instructor: Josh Harmon Description: This full day class is designed for residential inspectors that are moving into the area of commercial inspections. The class will briefly discuss the preparation and […]

  • Ventilation

    Virtual

    Instructor: Hope Medina Description: A building ventilation/mechanical system doesn't just appear. It starts with the design of the system and ends with it being inspected. We need to know what […]

  • 2025 CBC Fire-Resistant Rated Construction

    Wyndham Sacramento 5321 Date Avenue, Sacramento, CA, United States

    Instructor: Steve Thomas Description: Focuses on those elements of buildings that are required to be fire- resistance-rated due to other provision of the code. Based on the International Building Code® […]

  • Permit Tech Essentials

    Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas 500 W Las Colinas BLVD, Irving, 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 […]

  • Construction Terminology for Permit Techs

    Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas 500 W Las Colinas BLVD, Irving, TX, United States

    Instructor: Jessie 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 […]

  • Inspecting for Commercial Air Barrier & Air Leakage

    Virtual

    Instructor: Hope Medina Description: This class addresses how air barrier requirements are documented in commercial plans and specifications, to be used by inspectors. Participants will focus on material installation, continuity […]

  • Beyond the Permit Counter: Understanding Residential Plans and Inspections

    Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas 500 W Las Colinas BLVD, Irving, TX, United States

    Instructor: Jessie Sorensen Description: This course introduces Permit Technicians to the basics of residential plan review and building inspections. Participants will learn how to identify key components of residential construction plans […]