Shane Hoeper, Plans Examiner for the City of Dubuque, Iowa, has always had a passion for renewable energy and cool technology, but he never dreamed that he’d connect his passion to building safety. He’s grateful that…
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Longer, analytical articles that get into the core concepts behind an issue, using photos and graphics to illustrate.
Shane Hoeper Awarded with 2025 Emory R. Rodgers Leadership in Building Safety Fellowship
The Fellowship will allow Plans Examiner Shane Hoeper to attend Harvard’s Senior Executives in State and Local Government program and pursue new leadership opportunities.
2026’s Fire Season Is a Warning Light: Building Wildfire Resilience Beyond “Fire Season”
The United States is entering 2026 with an increasingly familiar pattern: wildfire conditions are ramping up early, expanding across regions and challenging the idea of a neat start and end to “fire season.” …
5 Steps for a Successful Transition from Code Official to Code Consultant
Many code officials evolve their careers – or extend them following retirement – by consulting full- or part-time. Here are five steps for a successful transition.
The journey to become a code official is one that requires patience, persistence and a commitment to achieving and maintaining building safety. It is a challenging but rewarding career with…
