VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast

VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast

Nate Young

Episodes 41
Avg. Duration 19m
Activity Highly Active
Since Oct 2022
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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About This Podcast

The Virginia Building and Code Officials Association Podcast - Discussing the codes and people who ensure the built environment is safe and meets the code.

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Recent Episodes

VBCOA Podcast Episode 40 with Dennis Hart

Mar 11, 2026 21m

Dennis Hart, CBO is the MEP Codes Administrator for Fairfax County, Virginia as well as a US Navy Veteran. In this episode, learn about how you can support the upcoming VBCOA Anniversary milestone…

VBCOA Podcast Episode 39 With Quentin Mascari

Jan 05, 2026 25m

In this episode of the Building Code Geeks Podcast, host Nate Young speaks with Quentin Mascari, the building official for King and Queen County, Virginia about his journey into code enforcement, the…

VBCOA Podcast Episode 38 With D. A. Pierce

Nov 24, 2025 26m

D. A. Pierce is a Plans Examiner with the Roanoke City, VA Building Department and Chair of the VBCOA Energy Code Committee. His goal is to bring consistency and understanding application of energy…

VBCOA Podcast Episode 37 with Robby Dawson

Nov 11, 2025 29m

Robby Dawson from the National Fire Protection Association joins Nate and Tom Coghill for a discussion about "Safety Doesn't Happen by Chance". The new public awareness campaign aimed at educating…

VBCOA Episode 36 with VBCOA President Jason Laws

Oct 28, 2025 13m

Recently elected as the President of VBCOA, Jason Laws works as the Assistant Building Official for Chesterfield County, VA. In this episode, Jason shares his approach to code enforcement and…

VBCOA Podcast Episode 35 with Kemper Elder

Oct 14, 2025 21m

Kemper Elder is the talent behind the renewed VBCOA Website. He has taken the reins of "Webmaster" to a new level. He is also a Residential Plans Review Supervisor with Chesterfield County.

VBCOA Podcast Episode 34 with Matt Hawkes

Oct 01, 2025 25m

Mathew Hawkes is a Code Investigator III with Fairfax County, VA and joins Nate in this episode to discuss his approach to code enforcement and the importance of the job all code enforcers are doing.

VBCOA Podcast Episode 33: With Mark Bolt

Aug 05, 2025 23m

In this episode Nate is joined by Mark Bolt, the Budling Official in Floyd County, VA. From early jobs in construction to code enforcement in a relatively urban area, Mark has gained unique insights…

VBCOA Podcast: Episode 32 with Nate Young and Christina Jackson

May 28, 2025 21m

With Christina's new position on the Board of Directors of the ICC, she is transferring the role of Podcast Host to Education Chair Nate Young. Learn about what's to come on this episode!

VBCOA Podcast: Episode 31 with Brandon Rou

Nov 11, 2024 16m

How do you make the leap from Flight Attendant to Certified Building Official? Let Brandon Rou show you how it's done!

VBCOA Podcast: Episode 30 with Joseph Blackman

Sep 23, 2024 22m

Joseph Blackman is the founder of Vitendo - a Training and Education company with an innovative approach to training the public sector workforce. He also hosts The Public Works Podcast. Learn more…

VBCOA Podcast Episode 29: Sharon Guidry

Jul 16, 2024 14m

Sharon Guidry is a code enforcement professional from San Bernadino, California. She joins Christina today to talk about the importance of diversity in the code enforcement world and what the future…

VBCOA Episode 28: Stacy Bristow

Jul 03, 2024 9m

Stacy Bristow could be called the accidental code enforcer. From the sheriff's office to author, now code enforcement, her success lies in the mentors she has surrounded herself with.

VBCOA Podcast Episode 27: Nathan Young

May 07, 2024 13m

Nathan Young is the Building Official In Amhurst County, VA with a focus on customer service.

VBCOA Podcast Episode 26 Monica Whitney

Apr 26, 2024 11m

Monica Whitney is a Permit Technician with Sussex County, VA. Her path getting into code enforcement was not typical. A relative newcomer who decided to give a new challenge a try.

VBCOA Podcast Episode 25: Maryia Lackansingh

Mar 04, 2024 21m

Celebrating Women in Construction Week, Christina is joined by Maryia Lackansinh, a Code Specialist III with the County of Fairfax, VA and the President of WICED of Virginia.

VBCOA Podcast Episode 24: Mike Dellinger- Albemarle County, VA

Feb 26, 2024 12m

Mike Dellinger is the Building Official for Albemarle County near Charlottesville, VA with an interesting take on amusement device inspections and code enforcement.

VBCOA Podcast Episode 23: Jim Collins - Prince William County

Nov 20, 2023 11m

Even after retirement, you can continue to learn and contribute to the profession. In this episode, Jim Collins, former Chief Building Inspector for Prince William County shares how his years of…

VBCOA Podcast Episode 22: Cynthia Kobe-Rojas, Fairfax County, VA

Nov 06, 2023 11m

Cynthia Kobe-Rojas worked as a marketing professional in the medical field before her journey in the code enforcement world. Now an Engineer Technician II with Fairfax County, she has greater career…

VBCOA Podcast Episode 21: Andrea Scates - Alexandria, Virginia

Oct 23, 2023 12m

Andrea Scates worked in code enforcement in a few code enforcement offices in the Tidewater region of Virginia before taking the role of Property Maintenance Division Chief in Alexandria, VA. Now she…

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How many episodes does VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast have?

VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast has published 41 episodes since October 2022, covering topics in Education, Government.

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VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 19m.

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