Register for SBC Town Hall

Posted on January 11, 2024

Dear SBC Members -

We are delighted to invite you to the Safer Buildings Coalition's interactive Town Hall Meeting Thursday, January 25th, 2024 @2PM ET

Every SBC member is invited to join us for this special one-hour online event.

All active SBC members will receive an invite with registration link by email.

Codes and Standards Work Group December 2023

Posted on December 20, 2023

The SBC Codes & Standards Work Group remains active with its members currently engaged in three main initiatives, in addition to the numerous state- and local-level issues that keep us busy. The three major undertakings the group is remains focused on presently include the looming deadline for the next edition of the International Fire Code, proposed changes to NFPA 1225, and revisions to UL 2524. Below is a brief summary of the activities shared during our December meeting.

Member Advocacy Work Group Update - December 2023

Posted on December 20, 2023

The Member Advocacy Work Group is in the process of planning the inaugural SBC Town Hall meeting, which is set for Thursday, January 25th, 2024.

The Town Hall will include the latest from SBC leadership, an overview of important 2024 industry events, a brief introduction to each of the SBC work groups as well as two special sessions.

Government Affairs Workgroup Update - December 2023

Posted on December 20, 2023

Greetings to you during this bright time of year! May you experience the light of laughter, the warmth of love, and the joy of gratitude this season and beyond.

As we wind down the year, we are closely monitoring the Legislature in Florida for anything that could affect our members, so far no new bills were introduced, but we will be watching for amendments as the next session starts January 9^th.

SBC 2024 Seminar Series Update: Round One Complete!

See where we will be – and when – in 2024

If you missed round one, you still have a chance to get the benefits of seminar participation

Alan presenting

Posted on December 19, 2023

SBC’s 2024 Seminar series will visit 27 cities, beginning with Miami on January 31, 2024. In round one, SBC filled 168 of available 216 sponsorship slots, with 48 remaining open. SBC Seminars are a fantastic opportunity to learn the latest in ERCES codes, standards, technologies, trends, and are a wonderful networking experience for all who attend.

Find out all about the 2024 Seminar series, where we will be, and how to attend and participate.

SBC Releases Best Practice: Understanding ERCES Backbone, Distribution, and Pathway Survivability

Excerpt from the industry-leading book Complete ERCES Handbook, with bonus content

Posted on December 20, 2023

At the Safer Buildings Coalition, we are very often asked questions about ERCES technology, code interpretation, best practices, and every manner of topic you might imagine might come up in discussion on this admittedly complex, and at times confusing, subject.

To help jurisdictions and industry vendors engage in a good dialogue about the correct way to interpret the codes and standards pertaining to ERCES Backbone, Distribution, and Pathway Survivability, we have decided to share a detailed excerpt from our industry-leading reference: Complete ERCES Handbook, along with some useful bonus content. We hope you find it useful in arriving at the best decisions about pathway survivability for the ERCES projects in which you engage.

Meet the Newest Safer Buildings Coalition Members - January 2024

Posted on January 23, 2024

The Safer Buildings Coalition continues to grow, with more than 200 member organizations across several categories. We value each and every member, and it’s our pleasure to introduce you to the most recent additions to our member base.

Who's Hiring?

Posted on December 18, 2023

Looking for a new gig? Several SBC members are currently hiring. Visit our Career Board for open positions with Tower IQ, Day Wireless & Safe-Com Wireless.

Job seekers: Check back frequently for new opportunities.

Employers: Create an account here to start posting jobs on the Board.

OSHA Says Hard Hats Are Out, Helmets Are In

Posted on December 20, 2023

OSHA announced that the agency is replacing traditional hard hats used by its employees with more modern safety helmets to protect them better when they are on inspection sites. In 2020, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports head injuries accounted for nearly six percent of non-fatal occupational injuries involving days away from work. Almost half of those injuries occurred when workers came in contact with an object or equipment while about 20 percent were caused by slips, trips and falls.

Save the Date: 2024 Wireless Tech & Policy Summit Hits Washington, DC June 6th!

Posted on December 20, 2023

We are delighted to announce that the 2024 Safer Buildings Coalition Wireless Tech & Policy Summit will take place in Washington, DC on Tuesday, June 4th, 2024.

Stay tuned for information, incl. venue, pricing, etc.

Exact 2024 sponsorship tiers and pricing TBD but are expected to be similar to 2023.

UPDATE: Visit 2024 Summit Website