ICC Pulse Podcast

In this bonus 30th anniversary episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we sat down with three influential leaders in the building safety industry to explore the history of the Code Council, advice for growth and success in the industry and the evolving landscape of building safety.  Recorded live at the 2024 International Code Council Annual Conference in Long Beach, CA, this episode features insights from industry professionals who have shaped the building safety industry in the past, are driving impactful initiatives in the present day and whose work will help define the industry's future.    Guests on the show:   Gerry Jones, retired code official and engineer with over 40 years of dedication to the building safety industry  Pete Roque, National Director of Code Enforcement at 4Leaf, Inc.  Serena Locke, Permit Technician at Jackson County, Oregon  Links to related and referenced topics in this episode:   View the Code Council’s history timeline.  Watch a video about the Code Council’s history.  Learn more about Code Council certifications.   Episodes of the ICC Pulse Podcast feature interviews with leading industry experts discussing a wide range of topics including current events and new technologies. Click here to see our entire archive of past episodes.   

In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we highlight American Plumber Stories, a docuseries featuring plumbers across the nation who share their passion, career beginnings, advice for future plumbers and the rewards of their trade.   Listeners will enjoy the personal history of our host, Beau Hansen’s six-generation plumbing family, the impact of American Plumber Stories in reshaping the plumbing industry, a preview of the remaining Season 5 episodes (sponsored by the International Code Council), and behind-the-scenes insights from international recordings.    Guests on the show:  Spencer Brown, Director of Sales Pfister Faucets, project lead of American Plumber Stories   Tom Roberts, Director of PMG Global, International Code Council  Links to related and referenced topics in this episode:  Visit the Code Council’s PMG microsite to access valuable industry resources.  Watch episodes of American Plumber Stories  Learn more about Pfister Faucets and American Plumber Stories  Read more about the history of American Plumber Stories 

In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we dive into the roles, functions and importance of the International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) and ICC-ES Labs in the construction industry, featuring expert insights on evaluation, certification and industry innovations.  Listeners will gain a comprehensive understanding of how these organizations contribute to safety, compliance and the future of building standards.  Guests on the show:  David Tompos, Executive Vice President, International Code Council Conformity Assessment Group Justin Mann, Operations Manager, ICC-ES Labs   Tracie Stanush, Vice President of Building Products, ICC-ES Labs   Links to related and referenced topics in this episode:  Visit the ICC-ES website  Visit the NTA website  Learn more about ICC-ES Labs  

In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and building safety, highlighting its implications for enhancing risk prediction and prevention, real-time monitoring, maintenance and inspection. Featuring guest experts, the discussion covers traditional building safety methods, the application of AI in the industry, emerging technologies, standardizing AI and overcoming challenges to implementation. Guests on the show:  Joan O’Neil, Executive Director of Content & Services, International Code Council   Ed Cilurso, Project lead on AI Navigator, International Code Council  Jason Matusow, Microsoft General Manager, Corporate Standards Group Links to related and referenced topics in this episode:  Learn more about ICC Digital Codes Premium  Learn more about ICC AI Navigator