WOBO Governor David Gibson would like to thank members and fellow professionals for their commitment to CPD.

Illinois Plumbing Code – Continuing Education Classes – Understanding the 2014 IL Plumbing Code -Vents and Venting

This four hour course will examine the principals and methods of venting as it relates to the 2014 Illinois Plumbing code as observed in homes and business and newly designed venting systems, evaluate and interpret proper ventingprocedures, and utilize composite drawings and photos to analyze and discriminate correct venting installation.

You could chose one of the following days:January 18, 2025 (Saturday), March 22, 2025 (Saturday),  April 25, 2025October 3, 2025 – 8 am – Noon – Sign up here –  hbvhbevkab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?

Understanding the 2014 IL Plumbing Code –

Water Supply Distribution

This four-hour class designed to provide the plumber or plumbing inspector with specific knowledge of topic. Topics include material, size of the pipe, sizing of the distribution system, water quality, special applications and installations, flushing, auxiliary pressure tanks, and the design of a building water distribution system.

You could chose one of the following days – February 22, 2025 (Saturday) – March 15, 2025 (Saturday) – September 19, 2025 – 8 am – Noon – This course available via online or on campus

Register –bvhbevkab.cc.rs6

2024 hasn’t been an easy year for sustainability professionals. From tackling the challenges of net-zero strategies and staying on top of shifting regulations to addressing supply chain emissions and biodiversity loss, the pressures are real. But it’s your dedication and drive that continues to push us all forward, and that’s something worth celebrating.

Looking ahead to 2025, I’m excited to share that we’re bringing our award-winning edie content to life at our flagship event, edie 25. (26-27 March, BDC, London). It’s two packed days of bold ideas, fresh inspiration, and opportunities to connect with people who get it.  It’s all about helping you and your organisation move the needle in 2025.

Browse the event guide for all the details.

As a thank-you for being part of our community, I’m sharing a 10% discount code you can use on your ticket (it stacks with the early booking rate, which is available until 31 January). Just enter the code COMMUNITY10 when registering, or, click the link below to find the code automatically applied.

REGISTER HERE – (Valid for use until 1 January 2025)

This year’s event will take place from February 24 to February 28, 2025, at The Orleans Hotel & Casino Conference Center in Las Vegas, and will also be available online for virtual participation. With over 2,500 code professionals expected to attend, EduCode 2025 is the premier opportunity for networking, learning, and advancing your career in the building and code enforcement industry.

Here’s what you can expect at EduCode 2025:

• Both in-person and virtual classes to fit your schedule and preferences. Please note that In-person classes and online classes will not be offered simultaneously. If you are interested in the in-person classes, select the orange matrix; for online classes, select the blue matrix.
• All courses are approved by the International Code Council (ICC), and many are also approved by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), allowing you to earn essential Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
• A comprehensive lineup of expert-led sessions designed to keep you at the forefront of the industry.

Click or tap here to review course information in the 2025 EduCode Brochure.

Certification and testing exams will be offered beginning at 5:30 p.m., on Februrary 26 and February 27.

EduCode is presented annually by the Southern Nevada Chapter of the International Code Council. SNICC salutes its EduCode partners – the Southern Nevada Building Officials (SNBO) and the International Code Council (ICC)

GO TO THE EDUCODE 2025 REGISTRATION SITE

THE PUBLIC SPACE academy

During this busy end-of-the-year period, we have prepared a few final opportunities for 2024 to expand your knowledge on public space! For us at the Academy, this is an exciting time as we work with some amazingly motivated people for the first cohort of the Mentorship Programme.

Read about this month’s Keynote Lecture in this newsletter! This lecture will conclude our specific focus on the MENA region for this year, and we will bring new and fresh topics in 2025, so keep following!
In addition, we are sharing opportunities for engagement by our friends in New York City, the Consortium for Sustainable Urbanization (CSU) and Project for Public Spaces (PPS). Enjoy your reading!

Welcome all to the last Keynote Lecture of the year!
We’re continuing our exploration of the MENA region and its cultural specificities through the lecture by Nadine Bitar, one of the esteemed members of the Academy’s Steering Committee!

The lecture will take place on the 19th of December at 6 pm CET (Italy time), and as usual, it will be streamed on our LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube channels. Watch it live with us to participate in the Q&A with Nadine! 
About the Keynote Lecture
Place as an approach for transforming MENA cities 
Place is a complex concept that enables the convergence of multi-disciplinary approaches to urban transformations. In this lecture, Nadine Bitar will describe in general the challenges that MENA cities face and how PLACE could be an entry point to transform cities to be liveable, resilient and prosperous. Exploring the different types of place-led methodologies, Nadine will explain in more detail her approach “place_led_cities 4.0” to support cities and towns in MENA, by transforming neighbourhoods and districts in response to global nature, climate, land, and SDG agendas.