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SBC WORKGROUP ROUNDUP September 2020
Safer Buildings Coalition WORK GROUP ROUNDUP – September 2020 Starting this month, the chairs of the Safer Buildings Coalition’s five work groups will update you on their group’s activities, achievements and needs by video. Watch the video messages below: Work Group Updates:…
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A Message from the outgoing President
Dear Safer Buildings Coalition Members Time flies. It has been an honor to be on the Safer Buildings Coalition Board of Directors of for the last three years. During this time, I have served as Member At Large, Vice President and, most…
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RF Solutions Hosts BICSI-Accredited Webinars
SBC Member RF Solutions Hosts BICSI-Accredited Webinars We are delighted to announce that Safer Buildings Coalition member RF Solutions will host a BICSI-accredited webinar (1CEC) — “Fundamentals of In-Building Public Safety Systems” – on September 23rd at 2pm EDT and October 1…
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The NEDAS Virtual Symposium Is in the Books
The NEDAS Virtual Symposium Is in the Books – Check out the Special SBC Session The NEDAS Virtual Symposium took place Sept. 8-10. The online event brought together thought leaders and other prominent players in the industry and featured a wide variety…
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Tessco/SBC Public Safety DAS Series
We are delighted to announce a Tessco-Safer Buildings Coalition special event series Join Tessco, SBC leadership, local AHJs, et al for the first installment of the Public Safety DAS Regional Event, covering the Southeast Region September 29-30. This two-day event has a…
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A Message From Leann Rhimes
Last month, DEA ASAC Hank Shrader – aka Dean Norris, of Breaking Bad-fame, had a special message to the SBC members. This month, another A-lister – Country Music’s Leann Rhimes – sends a greeting to you:
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IWCE Virtual-Day1
IWCE Virtual Day One – 9-1-1 Location Accuracy Takes Center Stage Tuesday Features a Packed In-Building Agenda By John Foley, Managing Director, Safer Buildings Coalition IWCE Virtual had a strong start today, featuring a packed schedule of keynote speakers, conference sessions, open…
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2020 MEETING – HIGHLIGHTS
2020 SAFER BUILDINGS COALITION MEMBERS’ MEETING – HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR MARQUEE EVENT By Mikkel Schultz, Senior Editor The in-person version of IWCE 2020 — and thus the Safer Buildings Coalition Annual Members’ Meeting — fell victim to the COVID-19 pandemic. But that…
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Work Together Accomplish Greater Things
A Message From the President: Believe in Our Mission, Work Together, Accomplish Greater Things. Hello everyone. As I write this, we have just completed Safer Buildings Coalition’s Annual Members’ Meeting. Alas, we weren’t able to see each other in person this time…
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Taekwondo and ERCES
From the Chief’s Corner: Taekwondo and the Emergency Responder Communications Enhancement System (ERCES)… Whom do I believe? Whom do I trust? Who really knows what they are doing? These are some of the comments I most often hear from the AHJs, license…
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SBC IWCE Virtual 2020
Check out Safer Buildings Coalition’s IWCE Program The 2020 edition of IWCE has gone virtual and is now taking place online August 24-27. The virtual format hasn’t stopped Safer Buildings Coalition from putting together and presenting a very strong program for the…
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ICC Recommends Practices Remote Inspections
ICC Publishes Recommended Practices for Remote Virtual Inspections During our Annual Meeting Q&A session, Chief Perdue mentioned that many Inspection Departments are either conducting remote inspections or considering their development. Information related to those inspections can be found in a white paper…
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Meet Your New 2020 SBC Board of Directors
Meet Your New SBC Board of Directors The 2020 election for the Safer Buildings Coalition Board of Directors is in the books. Dennis Burns, of ADRF, was elected Vice President while Ron Schachter, RF Solutions, becomes SBC’s new treasurer. Commdex’s Prince Niyyar…
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July Webinar Now Available On-Demand
Safer Buildings Coalition July Webinar Now Available On-Demand Did you miss our special webinar on In-Building Public Safety, UL 2524 and NRTLs last month? You can now catch it on-demand. In-Building Public Safety, UL 2524 and NRTLs – You Need to Hear…
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SBC and CBRS Alliance Join Forces
Safer Buildings Coalition and CBRS Alliance Join Forces We are pleased to announce that CBRS Alliance and Safer Buildings Coalition have agreed to join forces as liaison partners. Effective immediately, this partnership is key to our efforts to continue providing access to…
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Public Safety Radio Signal Project Highlight: Public Storage
Public Storage operates over 2,000 self-storage facilities across the United States. With the growing mandate for stronger public safety two-way radio signals inside buildings for first responders, Public Storage contacted the experts at SignalBoosters.com to help comply with new local regulations. Customer…
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SBC Annual Member Meeting 2020
Save the Date, The SBC Annual Member Meeting – Virtual Event This year the Safer Buildings Coalition Annual Meeting is going virtual. Mark your calendars for: Tuesday, August 18th, 1pm EDT COVID-19 has certainly changed the world as we know it. Indeed,…
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Are You Ready to Lead
Deadline for Nominations Extended to July 22nd Being on the SBC Board not only is a way to give back – it also gives you a voice and a platform We are extending the deadline for applicants to run for the Safer…
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SBC Keeps Growing
Safer Buildings Coalition Keeps Growing – Meet Our Newest Members The Safer Buildings Coalition continues to grow. We are very pleased to announce our newest members. Day Wireless Systems, G&G Systems, Pando Telecom, Northwest Communications, TIA & CTIA. Each member is crucial…
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ICC Covid 19 Report
New Report From ICC: Building Safety and COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic continues to significantly impact the construction industry and many of our members at the Safer Buildings Coalition. The International Code Council (ICC) has released a report titled — Building Safety and…