The safety and well-being of our communities depend on preparedness, response and an organized recovery effort. The International Code Council’s When Disaster Strikes (WDS) Institute provides essential training for those who play…
Personal Perspectives
Stories of professionals at work, which include interviews, essays, first-hand accounts and reported profiles.
When Disaster Strikes Institute: Preparing Building Safety Professionals for the Aftermath of a Disaster
This program offers valuable instruction, hands-on activities and case studies, all designed to prepare building safety professionals to plan for, respond to and evaluate damage to our built environment after a disaster.
Elliott Emphasizes Value of MCP Certifications in Award-Winning Career
Elliott currently holds 62 renewable and five non-renewable Code Council certifications that took him years to earn.
Earning three master-level certifications and serving in extensive International Code Council roles were instrumental in Bill Elliott’s remarkable career as a Texas building official. Now retired in Carrollton, Texas, Elliott…
Matthew Hunter, Northeast Regional Manager at the American Wood Council, Receives 2024 Educator of the Year Award
The Code Council is proud to honor Matthew Hunter, CBO, BCO, Northeast Regional Manager at the American Wood Council, with the 2024 Educator of the Year Award.
Matthew Hunter, the recipient of the International Code Council’s 2024 Educator of the Year Award, has helped thousands of students learn how to become better building safety professionals by taking…
