Education Calendar

This class reviews and analyzes selected significant changes from the 2021 IRC to the 2024 IRC. It familiarizes building officials, fire officials, plans examiners, inspectors and design professionals with many...

During this seminar, Ian McFarlane will discuss design of mat foundations and soil-structure interaction. The session will describe the uses of mat foundations, historical perspectives that have led to the...

Technical expertise is essential, but how inspectors communicate findings is equally critical. This session explores the “soft skills” side of inspection: managing homeowner expectations, reducing liability through clear reporting, and...

This seminar will assist participants in transitioning from the 2018 International Fire Code® (IFC®) to the 2024 IFC. This course will focus on the major changes and their effects on...

Deep foundation systems provide improved resistance to settlement and can safely support buildings founded on very poor soils. Deep foundations can also improve building performance by providing resistance to uplift...

This course covers the terminology, concepts, and principles of legal issues that affect building officials and inspectors in the administration of their duties. It will assist the building official or...

The 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) includes several provisions that trigger seismic evaluations of existing structures. When required, designers may follow the seismic provisions of the International Building Code...

Identify significant changes between the 2021 and 2024 IPC. Apply code requirements to design, plan submittals and/or inspection.

The 2024 International Building Code (IBC) allows for construction of mass timber buildings with larger heights and areas than permitted for wood construction in Types III, IV-HT (heavy timber), and...

Performance-based design (PBD) is reshaping the future of building safety by focusing on achieving specific safety outcomes rather than adhering strictly to traditional prescriptive codes. This innovative approach allows designers...