May 21st, 2018
by Tara Lukasik

The 2018 Building Safety & Design Expo is the premiere event where building safety and design professionals will go to learn about the latest products and services needed to keep buildings safe and meet and maintain compliance with accepted codes and standards.

Organized by the International Code Council and held in conjunction with the 2018 ICC Annual Conference and Group A Public Comment Hearings, the expo provides a convenient location for code and construction professionals to come together and exchange critical information on the latest technologies for building a safer, more resilient world.

Whether you are an architect, engineer, tradesmen, or plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, building or fire safety professional, use the Building Safety & Design Expo to connect with manufacturers, suppliers and other industry leaders who can help you increase your productivity and grow your business. The 2018 directory is now available and features crowd favorites, including:

  • BerryDunn
  • BS&A Software
  • Cengage
  • CityView
  • Cityworks
  • DENLAR Fire Protection LLC
  • EduCode
  • England Training LLC
  • Fantech
  • Gastite
  • Hoover Treated Wood Products
  • idtPlans
  • ISO
  • Koppers Performance Chemicals
  • Meritage Systems
  • Mitchell Humphrey & Co.
  • MiTek
  • NFSA Wisconsin Chapter
  • Omegaflex
  • QAI Laboratories
  • RESNET
  • SAFEbuilt
  • Selectron Technologies
  • Smart Vent Products Inc.
  • Tenmat Inc.
  • UL LLC
  • Viega LLC

The expo will again offer free Education Pavilions, located on the expo show floor, which will feature focused, fast-paced presentations on technical and non-technical topics, including information on the latest construction techniques, as well as the latest advances in technology, building products and applications. The sessions are generously sponsored by State Farm, Smart Vent, ISO and UL.

Last year, more than 1,000 code professionals seized the opportunity to network with other building and fire safety professionals and the more than 80 vendors showcasing the latest in building products and technology. This year, the expo offers a variety of networking opportunities to foster connections, including a Happy Hour on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, and an Exhibitors Reception on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018. Get educated, inspired and connect yourself with our network!

Click here to get your free expo pass.

About the Author
Tara Lukasik
Tara Lukasik is the periodicals editor for the International Code Council, working out of the Western Regional Office in Southern California. Starting with the International Conference of Building Officials as the managing editor of its Building Standards Magazine, she has more than 25 years of experience in writing and editing feature content and advancing digital newsletters and magazines from conception to completion. She is currently putting her experience to good use managing the Code Council's Building Safety Journal and its BSJ Weekly newsletter, which connects construction professionals with the Code Council community and the latest industry news and resources. A California native, she enjoys volunteering in her local community and exploring the Golden State with her husband and two spoiled dachshunds. Follow her on Twitter @ICCTLukasik