For the fourth and final week of Building Safety Month, the International Code Council spotlights the importance of proper training and education for the “next generation” of building safety professionals. The Council and its members and partners plan to highlight career opportunities in building safety, as well as the importance of proper training in the maintenance of a safe built environment.
“Especially during these difficult times when we find ourselves spending most of our time inside, we have a greater appreciation for building safety and the highly-trained professionals that ensure our communities are safe and protected,” says Dominic Sims, CBO and CEO of the Code Council. “As the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has determined the work of building and fire prevention departments to be essential to the nation’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, there is a stronger demand for us to bolster our industry with a knowledgeable and qualified workforce.”
The Code Council provides career resources for prospective built environment professionals through its Safety 2.0 initiative, plus a variety of career opportunities. These include positions for code officials, inspectors, permit technicians, fire marshals, plumbing professionals, plans examiners, and more.
“The weekly theme of ‘Training the Next Generation’ aligns with NCARB’s current focus: to develop training materials for licensure candidates, supervisors, and mentors to best prepare for the challenges of the future,” says Terry Allers, president of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, a week four sponsor. “Only through proper mentorship and effective resources can the next generation of architects, and other architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals, be energized to improve the built environment for everyone.”
The Code Council will host its final Building Safety Month Webinar on May 29 at 1 p.m. EST, with a focus on deck safety, codes, and the Code Council’s second Deck Code and Education publication, which will be available this summer. Click here for more information.
