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VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast

The Virginia Building and Code Officials Association Podcast - Discussing the codes and people who ensure the built environment is safe and meets the code.

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VBCOA Podcast Episode 18: Anwan Montgomery

VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast ·

2023/04/24

After serving in the US Military, Antwan explored a formal education in Civil Engineering, but on that path, discovered the benefits of professional certifications as well. Antwan in a student at the Tidewater Community College in Virginia.

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14:37

VBCOA Podcast Episode 17: Krista Artis

VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast ·

2023/04/17

Krista is the Training and Development Coordinator with the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. Her smiling face and calming voice helps her work with DHCD as they educate code officials on the technical and legal requirements of the job.

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12:37

VBCOA Podcast Episode 16: Lisa Berger ICC Government...

VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast ·

2023/04/10

From a self proclaimed Government Nerd to Code Nerd, Lisa works with state and local governmental organizations to improve building safety in their communities.

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30:22

VBCOA Podcast Episode 15: Cindy Davis

VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast ·

2023/03/27

Cindy Davis is the Deputy Director of Building Codes at the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. Additionally, she has served the International Code Council as their President. She got her start in the code development process in the "legacy codes" world and explains how the ICC evolved to the code making organization it is today.

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38:28

VBCOA Podcast Episode 14: Allison Cook - Arlington, VA

VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast ·

2023/03/20

Allison Cook is a construction plans examiner with the Arlington, VA Building Department. She has been involved with the ICC Emerging Leaders Program since she simply asked a question. Find out her philosophy toward mentorship and how to get involved in the ICC codes development process - just like everyone else has.

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12:22

VBCOA Podcast Episode 13: Michelle Coward

VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast ·

2023/03/13

Michelle Coward is the Deputy Director for the City of Richmond and the 2nd Vice President of VBOCA. She has served in our nations armed forces and now serves her community and the state's building safety industry.

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09:06

VBCOA Podcast Episode 12: Karissa Shrader

VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast ·

2023/03/06

March is Women's History Month and in this episode, Christina speaks with one of the leaders of Women In Code Enforcement and Development (WICED) Karissa Shrader. Karissa is the Vice President of WICED Virginia and works in Campbell County, Virginia. Find her contact information here: https://www.co.campbell.va.us/154/Permits-Inspections

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27:02

VBCOA Podcast Episode 11: Travis Luter, VA DHCD

VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast ·

2023/02/20

Travis Luter is a Code and Regulation Specialist with the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. In addition, he is the Secretary to the State Building Code Technical Review Board. You can register for the VBCOA Mid-Year Conference and see his session on the VA TRB at this link: www.vbcoa.org/event/vbcoa-mid-year-conference/

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31:20

VBCOA Podcast Episode 10: Robby Dawson, NFPA

VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast ·

2023/02/06

In this episode, Christina has a conversation with Robby Dawson, former Fire Marshal for Chesterfield County and current Regional Director for the National Fire Protection Association.

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23:07

VBCOA Podcast Episode 9: Chief Jeff Senter

VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast ·

2023/01/23

Assistant Chief/Chief Fire Marshal Jeff Senter joins Christina in this episode to talk about the importance of collaboration with other building and code officials as well as some emerging threats and hazards associated with new technology.

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21:28

VBCOA Podcast Episode 8: Paul Messplay

VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast ·

2023/01/09

In this episode, Christina learns how beneficial the Arabic language is in code enforcement, some odd job interview questions, and how technology is impacting the code enforcement profession. Joining her in this episode is Paul Mesplay, a Code and Regulations Specialist with the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development.

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20:14

VBCOA Podcast Episode 7: Mike Eutsey

VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast ·

2023/01/02

Mike Eutsey is the Assistant Chief Building Official for Hanover County, Virginia and is also the current VBCOA President. In this episode, Mike and Christina talk about the importance of mentors and how you can grow your career.

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08:44

VBCOA Podcast Episode 6: David Dunivan

VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast ·

2022/12/12

What is the difference between being an inspector, and being the craftsman whose work is being inspected? Join Christina in this episode as she discusses that topic and others with David Dunivan, the Building Official for Powhatan County, VA.

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13:23

VBCOA Podcast Episode 5: John Broughton

VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast ·

2022/11/28

Mentors, coaches, and professional organizations are the focus of this episode with John Broughton, VBCOA 1st Vice President and Building Official from Franklin County, VA.

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11:14

VBCOA Podcast Episode 4: Scott Steen

VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast ·

2022/11/14

In this episode Christina discusses the staffing and technology challenges with Scott Steen, Chief Building Official and Permits and Inspections Administrator in the City of Virginia Beach.

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19:12

VBCOA Podcast Episode 3: Richard Gordon

VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast ·

2022/10/31

Richard Gordon is the Chief Building Official in Hanover County, VA. In this episode, Christina talks with Richard about the challenges of new technology and how the Technical Review Board Interpretations process helps out with determining code compliance.

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30:11

VBCOA Podcast Episode 2: Jenna Goodman

VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast ·

2022/10/31

Jenna Goodman was a structural engineer who became involved in the code enforcement profession. Now she's supervising Plans Review in Prince William County, VA. Christina and Jenna talk about how that transformation took place and the importance of working together in the plans review process.

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38:42

VBCOA Podcast Episode 1: Jeff Brown

VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast ·

2022/10/31

Jeff Brown is the Director of State Building Codes for the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. In this inaugural episode, Christina talks with Jeff about the development of the model building codes and how Virginia's code adoption process works, and how to be involved in the process.

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Episode 0: The VBCOA Podcast Trailer

VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast ·

2022/10/20

Welcome to the Virginia Building and Code Officials Podcast - A Code Geek's Podcast. This program is dedicated to bringing code officials, designers, contractors, architects, planners, and anyone who is interested in the development and enforcement of building and fire codes and regulations together to share stories and knowledge about their craft. Join Christina Jackson, VBCOA Education Chair, as she discusses all types of topics related to this profession. Episodes are released every other week

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