Created to honor the memory of the first chairman of the International Code Council (ICC) Board of Directors, the Bobby J. Fowler Award award is presented to a leader who demonstrates integrity, professionalism and compassion in furthering…
Buildings, Construction, Architecture/Design
Robert Davidson Receives 2025 Bobby J. Fowler Award
Robert Davidson, Managing Partner of Davidson Code Concepts, LLC and former Fire Marshal in the State of New Jersey, has been awarded the 2025 Bobby J. Fowler Award.
How Cities Are Using Murals to Deter Urban Blight
Artistic alternatives to traditional remediation instill pride, protection and placemaking.
More cities around the country are wielding a paintbrush to battle and deter urban blight. Creative initiatives to transform eyesore building exteriors, vacant lots, alleyways and other spaces into a canvas for murals and other art are becoming increasingly popular. These…
Julissa Garcia Receives 2025 International Code Council Trailblazer Award
Julissa Garcia was honored for her initiatives to recruit and mentor the next generation of building safety professionals and those seeking career changes.
Presented at this year’s ICC Leadership Week + Hearings, the annual Trailblazer Award honors an outstanding mentor in the building safety industry who guides and inspires others in their code-related careers. Julissa Garcia’s creative and…
