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2021 Commercial Building Inspector B2 Certification Test Academy (Online Live)
2025-09-17 09:00 - 2025-09-19 16:00 (America/Chicago)
The commercial building inspector test academy is designed to assist you with taking the B2 Certification Exam. The test academy will cover in detail the topics of the exam. Throughout the academy you will be given an opportunity to answer questions that reference the exam resources. The topics that will be covered: general administration; building planning; footings and foundation; floor construction; wall construction and coverings; roof/ceiling construction and public safety and special construction of the commercial building inspector certification exam. An exam voucher will be issued upon completion of the Academy.

Doing It Right: Integrating Efficiency Enforcement Into Your Inspection Process (Online Live)
2025-09-17 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
The goal of this course is to better equip local building department staff, design professionals, and contractors with the knowledge, skills, and best practices necessary to efficiently apply the construction provisions of the model Energy Conservation code, but more importantly highlight the work-flow efficiency that can be gained by layering code compliance inspections while ensuring site performance and public safety. This course is tailored to allow attendees to identify best practices and examples of inspection practices that incorporate thermal envelope, mechanical equipment, and electrical fixture and control inspections with existing construction verification. The successful attendee will be prepared to navigate the complex needs of inspection to promote site safety, apply appropriate standards of discretion, and identify how to effectively enforce the codes/standards to ensure safe and efficient buildings.

Continuing Professional Education for Texas Plumbers (2025) - ET (Live In-Person)
2025-09-18 08:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Sleep Inn & Suites Tyler South, 5555 Donnybrook Ave, Tyler, TX, 75703
This course includes the 6 hours of continuing education required by the TSBPE to renew plumbing licenses in Texas (Master, Journeyman, Tradesman, or Apprentice with endorsements).

Objectives:

Explain recent development and issues related to plumbing regulation in Texas.
Explain the most important IPC provisions related to vents.
Explain the most important IPC provisions related to water supply & distribution.
Explain the most important IFGC provisions related to gas piping materials & tables.
Describe emerging challenges for businesses, especially in the plumbing industry.
Describe the basics of professional awareness as a strategy for construction safety.

BPAT Practical Skills Refresher (Live In-Person) BPAT Practical Skills Refresher (Live In-Person)
2025-09-18 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Texas Plumbing Supply – San Marcos, TX, 1420 Susurro Pkwy, San Marcos, TX, 78640
This TCEQ Course 1201 (Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester, with Practical Skills) provides the required practical “hands-on” refresher required for TCEQ BPAT licensing renewal.

Objectives

Explain the most relevant terms related to backflow.
Describe common backflow control testing procedures.
Identify the most common backflow issues likely to be encountered.
Demonstrate the ability to test common backflow devices.

Master Plumber Exam Prep (3 day) (Online Live)
2025-09-18 08:00 - 2025-09-20 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Our Master Plumber Exam Prep Course is designed as a final step before sitting for the Texas Master Plumber’s exam. It places emphasis on the exercises you will be expected to complete as well as plumbing code and business topics likely to be encountered.

PART 2 - Design and Detailing of Steel Reinforced Concrete Pile Caps
2025-09-18 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Webinar, Webinar, United States
Part 2 of the series covers design and detailing requirements for pile caps subjected to vertical loads.

Continuing Professional Education for Texas Plumbers (2025) - GC (Live In-Person)
2025-09-20 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Associated General Contractors, 518 S Enterprize Pkwy, Corpus Christi, TX, 78405
This course includes the 6 hours of continuing education required by the TSBPE to renew plumbing licenses in Texas (Master, Journeyman, Tradesman, or Apprentice with endorsements).

Objectives

Explain recent development and issues related to plumbing regulation in Texas.
Explain the most important IPC provisions related to vents.
Explain the most important IPC provisions related to water supply & distribution.
Explain the most important IFGC provisions related to gas piping materials & tables.
Describe emerging challenges for businesses, especially in the plumbing industry.
Describe the basics of professional awareness as a strategy for construction safety.

Medical Gas Continuing Education for Texas Plumbers (Live In-Person)
2025-09-20 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Associated General Contractors, 518 S Enterprize Pkwy, Corpus Christi, TX, 78405
This course includes the 2 hours of continuing education required by the TSBPE to renew the medical gas endorsement on plumbing licenses in Texas (Inspector, Master, Journeyman).

Objectives

Explain recent changes in Chapter 3 of NFPA 99 (2024).
Explain recent changes in Chapter 5 of NFPA 99 (2024).
Explain recent changes in Chapter 15 of NFPA 99 (2024).
Describe the most important (unchanged) provisions of NFPA 99 (2024).

Alabama Plumbing & Gas Continuing Education (2025) (Live In-Person)
2025-09-22 07:45 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Jon Archer Center, 1070 Schillinger Rd N, Mobile, AL, 36608
This course, approved by the State of Alabama, includes the continuing education hours required to renew Alabama plumbing and gas fitting licenses (Master or Journeyman).

Objectives

Explain the most recent changes in the International Plumbing Code.
Explain the most recent changes in the International Fuel Gas Code.
Describe the most relevant provisions of the Alabama Plumbing and Gas Fitting laws.
Describe the most relevant provisions of the Alabama Plumbing and Gas Fitting Rules.

Alabama PLUMBING ONLY Continuing Education (2025) (Live In-Person)
2025-09-22 08:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Jon Archer Center, 1070 Schillinger Rd N, Mobile, AL, 36608
This course, approved by the State of Alabama, includes the continuing education hours required to renew Alabama plumbing licenses (Master or Journeyman).

Objectives

Explain the most recent changes related to plumbing in the International Residential Code.
Explain the most recent changes in the International Plumbing Code.
Describe the most relevant provisions of the Alabama Plumbing and Gas Fitting laws.
Describe the most relevant provisions of the Alabama Plumbing and Gas Fitting Rules.

Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) (Live In-Person)
2025-09-22 08:00 - 2025-09-26 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Dry Force Training Center, 3701 W. Royal Lane, Irving, TX, 75063
This TCEQ Course 1200 (Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester, with Practical Skills) provides the required 40 hours of training for the BPAT license as well as the practical “hands-on” exam administered at the conclusion of the course.

Objectives

Explain the most relevant definitions related to backflow & hydraulics.
Describe common backflow control methods and procedures.
Identify the most common backflow issues likely to be encountered.
Demonstrate the ability to test common backflow devices

2021 Plan Review Institute (Live In-Person)
2025-09-22 09:00 - 2025-09-26 16:00 (America/Chicago) | The Ellie Beach Resort Myrtle Beach, Tapestry by Hilton
This institute will focus on the knowledge and skills necessary to perform a plan review referencing the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) and the structural and nonstructural provisions of the International Building Code (IBC). At this five-day institute, you will learn to effectively perform structural, nonstructural and residential plan reviews. You will also learn to increase your efficiency in determining if a given set of plans and specifications complies with the applicable 2021 International Codes (I-Codes). A step-by-step process to perform specific plan reviews and receive detailed checklists to accurately review plans for code-compliant buildings will be presented.

Alabama GAS ONLY Continuing Education (2025) (Live In-Person)
2025-09-22 10:30 - 15:45 (America/Chicago) | Jon Archer Center, 1070 Schillinger Rd N, Mobile, AL, 36608
This course, approved by the State of Alabama, includes the continuing education hours required to renew Alabama gas fitting licenses (Master or Journeyman).

Objectives

Explain the most recent changes related to gas in the International Residential Code.
Explain the most recent changes in the International Fuel Gas Code.
Describe the most relevant provisions of the Alabama Plumbing and Gas Fitting laws.
Describe the most relevant provisions of the Alabama Plumbing and Gas Fitting Rules.

Apprentice Continuing Professional Education (Live In-Person)
2025-09-23 08:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Texas Plumbing Supply – San Marcos, TX, 1420 Susurro Pkwy, San Marcos, TX, 78640
This course includes the 6 hours of continuing education required by the TSBPE to renew a Texas Plumbing Apprentice Registration with an endorsement (Residential Utility Installer, Drain Cleaner, Drain Cleaner-Restricted).? It is also required for obtaining these endorsements as well as the first training credit required toward the Tradesman and/or Journeyman licenses.

Fundamentals, Troubleshooting & Repair Bundle, with Practical Skills Scheduled Separately* (Online Live)
2025-09-23 08:00 - 2025-09-24 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Bundle includes these TCEQ Courses, providing 24 total credit hours of training for BPAT license renewals: 1535 (8-hour Backflow Fundamentals) 1639 (8-Hour BPAT Troubleshooting & Repair) 1201 (8-hour BPAT Practical Skills Refresher) *
*Please note that you will be given instructions on how to enroll in the 8-hour BPAT Practical Skills Refresher class during the Backflow Fundamentals and the BPAT Troubleshooting & Repair classes. The BPAT Practical Skills Refresher is an in-person course. You will be provided with multiple class dates and locations to choose from.

PART 3 - Design and Detailing of Steel Reinforced Concrete Pile Caps
2025-09-24 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Webinar, Webinar, United States
Part 3 of the series covers design and detailing requirements for pile caps subjected to combined vertical and lateral loads. Also included are design examples illustrating the proper application of the design and detailing requirements.

When Disaster Strikes Institute Training & Resources (1.5 Hour)
2025-09-24 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
Rarely are communities fully prepared when responding to disaster events. A condition that results from communities being left on their own to struggle with developing disaster preparedness plans, evaluating post-event damage, determining whether structures can be re-inhabited, and requesting and obtaining necessary resources. The WDS Institute provides building departments with training, guidance and access to resources to enable and empower them in the wake of disasters.
This training session introduces ICC’s When Disaster Strikes (WDS) Institute and its various training courses. This training begins by reviewing the post-disaster roles and responsibilities typically assigned to building departments in the wake of disasters. This course then goes on to provide an overview of the various WDS Institute training and a discussion of what each cover. This training then goes on to discuss the various delivery options and accompanying certification opportunities available.
The goals of this training are to increases awareness of ICC’s When Disaster Strikes (WDS) Institute, its various training courses, accompanying certification opportunities, and reference materials.

Continuing Professional Education for Texas Plumbers (2025) - GC (Live In-Person)
2025-09-24 13:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Holiday Inn & Suites Spring – The Woodlands Area, 24888 I-45 North, Spring, TX, 77386

BPAT Practical Skills Refresher (Live In-Person)
2025-09-25 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Dry Force Training Center, 3701 W. Royal Lane, Irving, TX, 75063

Commercial Plumbing Code (S2) [2 Days] (Live In-Person)
2025-09-25 08:00 - 2025-09-26 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Holiday Inn & Suites Spring – The Woodlands Area, 24888 I-45 North, Spring, TX, 77386
This course provides the Commercial Plumbing Code (18 hours) requirement for the Journeyman Texas plumbing exam.

Objectives

Explain the general regulations in the International Plumbing Code.
Explain the most important IPC provisions related to water distribution.
Explain the most important IPC provisions related to waste disposal.
Describe the most relevant provisions of the International Fuel Gas Code.

2025 Climate Week Event - Protecting Asset Value in the Face of Growing Resilience and Sustainability Needs
2025-09-25 08:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago)
Protecting Asset Value in the Face of Growing Resilience and Sustainability Needs
Thursday, September 25, 2025
8:30–10:30 am ET
Gensler, 1700 Broadway, Suite 400, New York, NY
In the face of growing risks due to more frequent and intense disasters and expanding focus on sustainability performance, assets that underperform may see lower valuations. This session will examine the potential for such a result and measures that the building industry can take to help avoid such a reality. From state and local government in the form of building departments to architects to valuation professionals to building owners and operators, each has a role to play.
Register to attend

Medical Gas Continuing Education for Texas Plumbers (Live In-Person)
2025-09-25 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Brooks City Base, 8222 City Base Landing, San Antonio, TX, 78223

Continuing Professional Education for Texas Plumbers (2025) - NT (Live In-Person)
2025-09-27 08:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Dry Force Training Center, 3701 W. Royal Lane, Irving, TX, 75063
This course includes the 6 hours of continuing education required by the TSBPE to renew plumbing licenses in Texas (Master, Journeyman, Tradesman, or Apprentice with endorsements).

Objectives

Explain the most important IPC provisions related to water supply & distribution.
Explain the most important IFGC provisions related to gas piping materials & tables.
Describe emerging challenges for businesses, especially in the plumbing industry.
Describe the basics of professional awareness as a strategy for construction safety.
Explain recent development and issues related to plumbing regulation in Texas.
Explain the most important IPC provisions related to vents.

Apprentice Continuing Professional Education (Live In-Person)
2025-09-27 08:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Holiday Inn & Suites Spring – The Woodlands Area, 24888 I-45 North, Spring, TX, 77386
This course includes the 6 hours of continuing education required by the TSBPE to renew a Texas Plumbing Apprentice Registration with an endorsement (Residential Utility Installer, Drain Cleaner, Drain Cleaner-Restricted).? It is also required for obtaining these endorsements as well as the first training credit required toward the Tradesman and/or Journeyman licenses.

Objectives

Describe the most relevant provisions of the Texas Plumbing License Law.
Describe the most relevant provisions of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiner Rules.
Explain the scope of work allowed for each Texas plumbing endorsement available to apprentices.
Describe the most common plumbing code provisions applicable to apprentice plumbers.

Fundamentals, Troubleshooting & Repair, Practical Skills Bundle (Live In-Person)
2025-09-29 08:00 - 2025-10-01 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Texas Plumbing Supply – Missouri City, TX, 9333 S. Sam Houston Pkwy. W., Missouri City, TX, 77489
Bundle includes these TCEQ Courses, providing 24 total credit hours of training for BPAT license renewals: 1535 (8-hour Backflow Fundamentals) 1639 (8-Hour BPAT Troubleshooting & Repair) 1201 (8-hour BPAT Practical Skills Refresher).

Mass Timber and the 2024 IBC (Online Live)
2025-09-29 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
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 V. This course will provide a comprehensive overview of provisions for construction of mass timber buildings including Type IV-A, IV-B, IV-C and heavy timber used in Type IV-HT construction. Mass timber includes any structural element permitted for use in Type IV construction that meets minimum cross-section dimensions of Type IV Construction. Examples of timber products include cross-laminated timber (CLT), structural composite lumber (SCL), glued laminated timber (glulam), mechanically laminated decking (aka nail-laminated timber, NLT), and large section sawn timbers. Learn about provisions first introduced in the 2015 and 2018 IBC for heavy timber construction as well as an overview of tall mass timber construction per the 2021/2024 IBC and 2021/2024 International Fire Code (IFC). Research and development conducted in support of new tall mass timber Construction Types IV-A, IV-B and IV-C in the 2024 IBC will also be discussed. Topics include heights and areas, fire safety, fire and connection design, construction fire safety, special inspection, energy, acoustics and lateral design provisions.

Principles of Post-Tensioned Concrete
2025-09-30 11:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Webinar, Webinar, United States
The basic principles of post-tensioned concrete for elevated structures will be discussed in a simplified manner to highlight their financial and engineering benefits. The webinar will specifically cover pre-compression, equivalent (balance) loads and secondary effects. Construction photographs will also be used to clarify how the concepts are implemented at the job site.

Alabama PLUMBING ONLY Continuing Education (2025) (Live In-Person)
2025-10-01 07:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | North Alabama Homebuilding Academy, 3219 Long Ave. SW, Huntsville, AL, 35808

Alabama Plumbing & Gas Continuing Education (2025) (Live In-Person)
2025-10-01 07:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | North Alabama Homebuilding Academy, 3219 Long Ave. SW, Huntsville, AL, 35808

Alabama GAS ONLY Continuing Education (2025) (Live In-Person)
2025-10-01 07:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | North Alabama Homebuilding Academy, 3219 Long Ave. SW, Huntsville, AL, 35808
