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Louis Bedigian is a writer, editor and content strategist with experience producing short- and long-form content for a variety of industries. By day, he's Senior Copywriter for PR agency Brands2Life, where he transforms complex and often technical jargon into content that’s compelling and easy to digest. By night, he's Freelance Copywriter at Fundable, where he develops powerful narratives that drive brand awareness within the investment community.
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Maryia Lackansingh Awarded with 2024 Emory R. Rodgers Leadership in Building Safety Fellowship
Date Posted: 06/03/2025
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A Day in the Life of a County Building Official: Miami-Dade County
Date Posted: 05/30/2025
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5 Steps for a Successful Transition from Code Official to Code Consultant
Date Posted: 05/30/2025
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How Building Officials Can Prepare Their Successors
Date Posted: 05/30/2025
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Stay Safe at Home: 9 Expert Tips from Building Safety Professionals
Date Posted: 05/28/2025
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The Career Path of a Building Safety Professional
Date Posted: 05/27/2025
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A Code Enforcement Officer Discovered an Illegal Biosafety Lab and Fought Tirelessly to Clean Up the Mess
Date Posted: 05/21/2025
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UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute Recommends IWUIC Adoption Following Lahaina Fire
Date Posted: 04/11/2025
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FEMA Highlights the Life and Property Savings of Building Codes
Date Posted: 04/08/2025
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Former Utah State Fire Marshal Coy Porter Receives 2024 Robert W. Gain Fire Prevention Leadership Award
Date Posted: 04/08/2025
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The Vital Role Code Enforcement Plays in Stopping Illegal Narcotics Facilities
Date Posted: 04/08/2025
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Matthew Hunter, Northeast Regional Manager at the American Wood Council, Receives 2024 Educator of the Year Award
Date Posted: 03/25/2025
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Austin’s Permitting and Development Center Demonstrates the Future of Water Reuse
Date Posted: 03/12/2025
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NIST Shares Progress Update on Surfside Condo Investigation
Date Posted: 02/25/2025
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Why Code Enforcement Officers Are The “Lifeline” To A Better Community
Date Posted: 02/12/2025
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Aurora, IL is Using the International Existing Building Code to Rehab Buildings That Were Vacant for 30 Years
Date Posted: 02/05/2025
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Pete Roque, 4LEAF National Director of Code Enforcement, Receives 2024 Raising the Profile Award
Date Posted: 02/05/2025
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Clark County, WA is Leading the Way on Virtual Inspections
Date Posted: 01/29/2025
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Retired Code Official and Code Development Hearings Moderator John N. Terry Receives 2024 Bobby J. Fowler Award
Date Posted: 01/29/2025
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The International Code Council’s 30th Anniversary Highlights Three Decades of Plumbing Safety, Water Conservation and More
Date Posted: 12/10/2024
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ReMo Homes is On a Mission to Build Modular, Net-Zero Operational Dwellings
Date Posted: 10/09/2024
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JC Hudgison Graduates from Troy University with the Help of The Emory R. Rodgers Leadership in Building Safety Fellowship
Date Posted: 10/04/2024
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Long Beach City Hall and Port of Long Beach Administration Buildings Bring Inspired Beauty to California
Date Posted: 09/16/2024
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Architects Used the International Existing Building Code to Bring Michigan Central Back to its Former Glory
Date Posted: 09/04/2024
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Andy Higgins Awarded with 2023 Emory R. Rodgers Leadership in Building Safety Fellowship
Date Posted: 08/12/2024
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An Inside Look at How Adult Height Adjustable Changing Table Advocates are Driving Change and Improving Accessibility, Part 2
Date Posted: 08/07/2024
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The Aquarium of the Pacific Offers Exquisite Architecture and Aquatic Life in Long Beach
Date Posted: 08/06/2024
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9 Essential Skills to Succeed in Building Safety
Date Posted: 07/29/2024
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The Queen Mary Offers Code Council Conference Attendees a Look at the Golden Age of Ocean Liners
Date Posted: 07/03/2024
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How Building Codes Are Being Updated and Driving Development After the Surfside Condo Collapse
Date Posted: 06/25/2024
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Award-Winning Long Beach Convention Center is Hosting the International Code Council’s 2024 Annual Conference
Date Posted: 06/04/2024
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Getting Kids Engaged in and Informed About Building Safety
Date Posted: 05/22/2024
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I’m a Building Safety Professional - Here’s How We Can Best Work Together
Date Posted: 05/14/2024
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From the Field: 14 More Things Code Inspectors Wish Homeowners Knew
Date Posted: 05/01/2024
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International Code Council’s 2023 Educator of the Year Award Presented to Rob Neale
Date Posted: 04/02/2024
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Amazon’s Second Headquarters Highlights Water Reuse and Code Safety in Arlington, Virginia
Date Posted: 03/26/2024
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PMGCAC’s Proposed Water Reuse Changes: Shaping the How, When and Where Of Sustainable Water Practices
Date Posted: 03/21/2024
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Dan Carlson is honored with the International Code Council's Raising the Profile Award
Date Posted: 03/20/2024
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How the One Water Movement Made Blue Hole Primary School a Leader in Water Reuse
Date Posted: 03/05/2024
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Former Deputy Chief Greg Rogers Receives Robert W. Gain Fire Prevention Leadership Award
Date Posted: 02/14/2024
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The Value of Building Code Inspections and Home Inspections in Safeguarding Your Home, Part 2
Date Posted: 02/14/2024
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5 Ways to Get Promoted in a Career in Building Safety
Date Posted: 01/16/2024
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David Collins Recalls His Multi-Decade Career in Code Development and Application
Date Posted: 01/16/2024
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From Nuclear Power Plant Inspector to Code Official and Beyond, Matt Belcher is Making an Impact on Building Safety
Date Posted: 11/14/2023
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St. Louis Cardinals' Rich History on Display at Busch Stadium
Date Posted: 10/03/2023
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Michael Popich’s Love of Construction Helped Him Find His True Calling
Date Posted: 09/25/2023
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Gateway Arch Invites Code Council Conference Attendees to Visit the Nation’s Tallest Monument
Date Posted: 09/19/2023
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St. Louis Zoo Museum District Gives Code Council Conference Attendees Five Ways to Enjoy the City
Date Posted: 08/29/2023
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Charles Kelly’s Unending Work Ethic is the Driving Force Behind His 65-Year Career
Date Posted: 07/31/2023
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An Inside Look at How Adult Changing Table Advocates are Improving Accessibility, Part 1
Date Posted: 07/31/2023
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St. Louis Union Station’s Historical Beauty is a Must-See for Code Council Conference and Expo Attendees
Date Posted: 07/24/2023
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History of the A117.1 Accessibility Standard and What's to Come
Date Posted: 07/19/2023
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America’s Center Welcomes the International Code Council’s 2023 Annual Conference
Date Posted: 06/27/2023
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The Power of Building Code Inspections and Home Inspections in Safeguarding Your Home, Part 1
Date Posted: 06/08/2023
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No Two Days are the Same for Building Safety Professionals
Date Posted: 05/22/2023
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How Building Codes Inform Architectural Design
From the International Building Code® and International Residential Code® to the International Fire Code® and beyond, building codes play a critical role in how architects design buildings. 
Date Posted: 04/05/2023
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How Marty Maslen’s Passion for Codes and Off-Site Construction Shaped Her Career, Brought Her Back From Retirement
Date Posted: 03/28/2023
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