ICC Pulse Podcast Episode 68: Balancing People, Process and Progress in a Building Department
Two veterans of the building safety industry from the Orange County Division of Building Safety share insights on running a department, achieving accreditation, hiring talent and leveraging new technology.
A building department is a complex, interconnected entity that constantly evolves. Striking the right balance between managing staff, adhering to procedures and meeting workload demands is essential for efficiency and productivity.
In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, host Beau Hansen speaks with two veterans of the building safety industry from the Orange County Division of Building Safety about running a department, achieving accreditation, hiring talent and leveraging new technology.
Listen to Episode 68 of the ICC Pulse Podcast, Balancing People, Process and Progress in a Building Department, here:
Guests on the show:
- Tom Allen, Building Official (Retired), Orange County Division of Building Safety
- Larry Wildermuth, Chief Inspector, Orange County Division of Building Safety Special Projects
Links to related and referenced topics in this episode:
- ICC Code Solutions
- Universal Epic Universe
- Orange County Division of Building Safety
- Orange County Division of Building Safety Achieves IAS Building Department Accreditation
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The International Code Council is a nonprofit association that provides a wide range of building safety solutions, including product evaluation, accreditation, certification, codification and training. It develops model codes and standards used worldwide to construct safe, sustainable, affordable and resilient structures.
