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The team at Gensler Phoenix is now primed and ready to go on the Key Updates to the 2021 & 2024 IBC/IFC as presented by regional director and senior fire protection engineer James Frater, PE. Our code hotshot, James, is looking forward to spreading the word and sharing insights during the next few months at lunch ‘n learns on the numerous code adoptions that took effect this month in jurisdictions throughout Arizona.

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Next week, TERPconsulting's Rob Sontag, CFPS, and Wayne Griswold, PE, CFPS, will take the stage at the 2026 NFPA Conference & Expo in Las Vegas to present "You're Going to Build That How?"

As pre-manufactured and modular construction continues to transform the building industry, the session will examine the fire and life safety challenges, code compliance considerations, and strategies for integrating fire protection systems associated with these evolving construction methods.

Attendees will gain practical insights into compliance verification, applicable code requirements, and the coordination necessary to ensure life safety objectives are achieved from fabrication through final installation.

📅 June 24, 2026
🕑 2:00–3:00 PM
📍 Mandalay Bay Convention Center | Las Vegas, NV

We look forward to contributing to the conversation on one of the fastest-growing construction trends in the A|E|C industry.

Congratulations to TERPconsulting's Rob Sontag, CFPS, and Wayne Griswold, PE, CFPS, on being selected to present at the 2026 NFPA Conference & Expo in Las Vegas later this month.

Their session, "You're Going to Build That How?," will explore the fire and life safety challenges and code compliance considerations associated with pre-manufactured and modular construction—one of the fastest-growing trends in today's building industry.

Rob and Wayne will share insights into evolving construction techniques, the integration of fire protection systems, and strategies to ensure code compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

We are proud to see their expertise recognized on one of the fire protection industry's premier educational stages. To learn more, visit: https://tinyurl.com/mt3evtnc

Senior fire protection consultant Jason Beck, AET, hit the code highlights for the crew last week during his Southern Nevada Code Compliance Update Tour. His popular presentation, Key Updates to the 2021 & 2024 IBC/IFC Code, is a comprehensive look at numerous code adoptions, including changes to occupiable roofs, intermodal shipping containers, door sizes, and sleeping lofts.

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TERPconsulting Regional Director Jorge Velasco, CET, attended the AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception at Gensler Los Angeles, featuring Los Angeles Fire Chief Jaime E. Moore. The discussion covered several key topics impacting the built environment, including single-stair reform, fire code modifications, and adaptive-reuse project reviews. We appreciate opportunities to hear directly from local leaders and remain at the forefront of evolving code and fire and life safety initiatives.

Today is unofficially known as ‘New Year’s Resolution Recommitment Day.’ If you have fallen off the resolution wagon, don’t give up on making the most of 2026. Call us for a Lunch n’ Learn. As an AIA-certified provider, we can tailor a lunchtime presentation to a topic of interest to your team. All participants can earn one (1) Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) continuing education credit. Contact us today!

The pros at dustland studio are now up to speed on the Key Updates to the 2021 & 2024 IBC/IFC Code after a presentation from our Las Vegas regional director, Jason Beck, AET. The AIA-approved presentation is a comprehensive look at numerous code adoptions, including everything from mid-rises to escape rooms, that went into effect across Southern Nevada jurisdictions at the beginning of the year.

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Senior fire protection consultant Jason Beck, AET, hit the code highlights at KME Architects, LLC. during his Southern Nevada Code Compliance Update Tour. His popular presentation, Key Updates to the 2021 & 2024 IBC/IFC Code, is a comprehensive look at numerous code adoptions, including everything from mid-rises to escape rooms to cooking in tents, that went into effect across local jurisdictions in January.

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Week 4 of spotlights “Communities Without Limits”—a reminder that is essential to safe, inclusive design. This week, we’re highlighting how thoughtful construction practices remove barriers and support everyone. Senior accessibility consultant Kirk Money, RAS, is TERPconsulting’s in-house expert on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, the Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines, and the I-Codes with ICC A117.1. Explore the Washington Area Metrorail Accessibility Features in the video below.

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