Morgan Morrison, Building Inspector and Plans Examiner for the City of Mount Vernon, WA, started as a Utility Clerk in 2014 before transitioning to the permitting and building process department in 2019. After becoming…
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Building Inspector Morgan Morrison Emphasizes Preparation, Consistency and Curiosity in Building Safety Careers
From the importance of Chapter participation, to communication, mentorship and more, here Morrison shares her career story and gives advice for other women considering joining the construction workforce.
Project Manager Dejanee Cherry’s Early Career Advice for Women in Construction
As a professional wrapping up her first few years working in building safety – and with big goals for the future – here Cherry shares insights from her career experience and gives advice for other women interested in joining the field.
Dejanee Cherry, Electrical Assistant Project Manager for specialty subcontractors CEC Facilities Group in Irving, TX, has worked in the building safety industry since 2022. While she’s held a few different positions over the past few years, Cherry currently manages and oversees material submittals…
Stationary Generators: The Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard and Recommendations for Mitigation
This article highlights some of the important findings in a report, published in June 2025, by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that characterizes the carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning hazard posed by stationary generators.
This article highlights some of the important findings in a report, published in June 2025, by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that characterizes the carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning…
Ask Me Anything: Your Questions About Careers in Building Safety and More, Answered
Henry L. Green, Hon. AIA, answers member-submitted questions about his career, the role of permit technicians, mentorship and more.
Henry L. Green, Hon. AIA, former president of the International Code Council (ICC) and National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS), joined us on ICC’s online member community to answer member-submitted…
California Fire Prevention Institute Receives 2025 Educator of the Year Award
California Fire Prevention Institute has been an educator of fire prevention professionals for more than 35 years.
The Educator of the Year Award created in honor of Brent Snyder, a renowned International Code Council (ICC) educator and Past Presiding Officer, recognizes excellence in promoting professional development. With more than 35…
Addressing Middle Housing Through Building Codes
Demand for cost-effective housing options continues to grow across the United States. One housing type drawing increasing attention is small, multifamily buildings that fall outside the scope of the International Residential Code®…
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