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AZBO Fall Institute 2025: A Success!
"Thank you for your time in organizing this training. Love the location, it is closer, more accessible, and having the lake so close for a break during the lunch break (was terrific)...speakers in both of my sessions were knowledgeable and kept the class going.
The food was excellent, ...everything was great!"
~Building Plans Examiner, Scottsdale
"I just want to share that another awesome institute wrapped up this week. Our education chair, co-chair and committee did an excellent job and everything went beyond smoothly. And of course, Shelly's strong work was critical to make sure it happened at all.
I didn't hear a single complaint from anyone. I think it was a great turnout and the classes offered seemed to be well attended and what people wanted.
What an amazing (AZBO) group you all are!"
~ Barbara Rice, AZBO Executive Chair
SHAPE PHX Release 3 Launches April 27!
Planned Downtime for Online Applications
On Thursday, April 23, 2026, the Planning and Development Department will begin the process of bringing SHAPE PHX online with our new Release 3 go-live date Monday, April 27, 2026. This will require a temporary adjustment to our operations while we work to bring expanded features to our customer portal.
The Development Center will be open Friday, April 24, under a “limited-service model.” Residential, Zoning and Historic Preservation Counters will be open for only walk-ins and will be served to the extent possible at these counters. All other counters will have regular appointments.
The SHAPE PHX Portal, PDD Online and Interactive Voice Response (IVR) phone lines will be unavailable beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2026, and will remain offline until 6:00 a.m. on Monday, April 27, 2026. These systems are used for permit applications, record searches, inspection scheduling, payments and electronic plan review. If you need these services before April 23, we recommend accessing them before this scheduled downtime.
While online and IVR systems are offline, customers can call (602) 262-7811 during regular business hours for emergency inspection scheduling for Friday, April 24 and Monday, April 27. While online systems and telephone payments are offline, customers can walk in during regular business hours for payment activity with payment type in hand on Friday, April 24, 2026.
After April 27, new applications for commercial plan review, permitting, licensing, and other items in Release 3 must be submitted through the SHAPE PHX customer portal. All projects accepted before April 27, 2026, will continue processing in the legacy system (KIVA/PDD Online) to completion. Any projects submitted after April 27 will be managed and processed in SHAPE PHX to allow customers to take advantage of the portal’s new functionality. Additional
If you have any questions or would like additional information, email the SHAPE PHX team at shapephx@phoenix.gov or visit phoenix.gov/shapephx. We look forward to hearing from you!
ICC Classes Available!
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Government Relations Monthly Update, ICC (Rick Bluntzer)
Happy April!!!
Here is your April issue of the ICC Government Relations Monthly Update, chalk full of news you can use:
- FEMA’s bringing back grant funding through its popular BRIC program.
- Bring the bling into your Building Safety Month celebrations!
- Details for this month’s Leadership Week and Group A & B hearings in Hartford.
- The Code Council’s offering its new data center guidelines.
- “When Disaster Strikes” series schedule is announced.
- How to win one of three LEGO sets during Building Safety Month.
As always, please forward this email to colleagues, chapter members and stake holders so they can get the latest ICC news. And? Have a great month!
MAY is Building Safety Month! | Find an attached draft-resolution which is suitable for cities to present to their City Councils for passage! (*EZ!!)
MAY is Building Safety Month and the attached draft resolution is suitable for cities to present to their City Councils for passage.
When a city passes a resolution, they will let Rick Bluntzer know and send him a copy- He will then get it posted on the ICC website!
Contact Rick with any questions!: rbluntzer@iccsafe.org
Phoenix Planning and Development Department Newsletter | City of Phoenix
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ICC: Creative Growth Strategies and Using the Chapter Forum in the Online Community
Recording now available!
Chapter Webinar, Quarter 2
Creative Growth Strategies and Using the Chapter Forum in the Online Community
The State of the Building Safety Industry Report
ICC Report Unlocks Insights into the Industry's Present Landscape and Future Horizons |
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- How do building safety salaries compare with the national average? - How do building safety professionals rate their level of job satisfaction?
The State of the Building Safety Industry Report, published by the International Code Council for its members, summarizes data collected from thousands of professionals offering insight into workplace trends, compensation, challenges, outlook and much more. These benchmarks can help you understand: |
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Architect of the Year Awarded by NAIOP
CONGRATULATIONS!
One of our tiered AZBO sponsors, DEUTSCH Architectural Group was selected by NAIOP as Architect of the year!
AZBO is fortunate to be sponsored by prestigious organizations!!
At AZBO, we mingle with the best of the best!
