The Raising the Profile Award was created to honor individuals and organizations whose acts or contributions raise awareness for the ways in which code personnel improve public safety through the built environment. This…
Personal Perspectives
Stories of professionals at work, which include interviews, essays, first-hand accounts and reported profiles.
Inspector Ryan Celestino Receives 2025 Raising the Profile Award
Ryan Celestino, Combination Electrical Inspector and Amusement Device Inspector for the Department of Codes Compliance with Newport News, Virginia, has been awarded the 2025 Raising the Profile Award.
Training & Workforce Development: Building the Next Generation of PMG Professionals
By mentoring generously, showcasing the rewarding nature of our work and supporting clear certification pathways, we can build a future where the next generation not only fills the gaps, but leads the way.
Across the plumbing, mechanical, and fuel gas (PMG) industries, a single challenge rises to the top of nearly every conversation: the workforce shortage. Contractors struggle to hire qualified installers. Building departments face…
Video: Building Safety Runs in the Family
Upon realizing the impact his father makes as a building safety professional, Thurman Pellum III decided to join the industry.
“Remember, you’re not just picking a career, you’re picking a lifestyle,” said Thurman Pellum Jr., City Building Official for the City of Goose Creek, South Carolina, when his son told him he wanted to become a building safety…
