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safebuilt-a shining star
March 2009—Colorado
On March 11, 2009, the SAFEbuilt team was recognized by the Windsor Chamber of Commerce as a “Shinning Star” for its volunteer time and efforts immediately following the tornado that ripped through Windsor, Colorado on May 22, 2008. Read More
safebuilt joins forces wth michigan associations
October 2011
SAFEbuilt has joined forces with several Michigan associations to advocate for legislation allowing private business to provide contractual building department services. Our October 17, 2011 news release was displayed on 32 national and Michigan media sites, including the following link: http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/10/17/idUS180980+17-Oct-2011+PRN20111017
legislation clarifies ability of communities to contract for building department management
October 2011
Across Michigan, hundreds of cities, villages and townships have for many years used private contractors to enforce their building codes without, it seems, the official authority to do so. A bill introduced this month in Lansing will formally allow that practice. Learn More
peachtree city contracts with state's leading provider of building department services
May 2010
Effective May 1, SAFEbuilt Georgia, the State’s leading provider of building department services for public agencies, will provide building plan review and inspection services for Peachtree City, Georgia. David Mundt, based in SAFEbuilt’s Tyrone office, will be the building official for Peachtree City. Learn More
mandatory carbon monoxide detectors: new building code requirement starts July 1
July 2009—Colorado
As of July 1, 2009, Colorado will require carbon monoxide alarms to be installed in all multi-family units and single-family homes, including mobile and manufactured homes. Learn More
safebuilt a finalist for best overall company & most innovative company by the american business awards
June 2009—Colorado
SAFEbuilt, a leading provider of building department services for public agencies, was recently notified by The American Business Awards that they are a finalist for both the Best Overall Company and the Most Innovative Company categories. Learn More
safebuilt inc. wins centerra's bike to work business challenge
June 2009—Colorado
Centerra announces SAFEbuilt as the corporate champion of its 2009 Bike to Work Day Business Challenge. SAFEbuilt had 22% of their employees' bike to work on June 24, making it the Centerra business with the highest participation on Bike to Work Day. Learn More
cities of lithonia, chamblee and norcross partner with safebuilt
March 2009—Georgia
The Cities of Lithonia, Chamblee and Norcross have recently contracted with SAFEbuilt Georgia to provide all building department services for their communities. Services include plan reviews, permit applications and inspections for both residential and commercial projects. Learn More
founder of safebuilt honored for entrepreneurial spirit
March 2009—Colorado
Mike McCurdie, owner of SAFEbuilt, was honored with a 2008-2009 “Bravo” award on March 11, 2009. Surrounded by employees and other nominees and winners, McCurdie accepted the annual recognition sponsored by the Northern Colorado Business Report. Learn More
building departments face budget crisis: contract providers offer a solution
December 2008
The causes are widely known. Sub-prime mortgages, foreclosures, an unstable stock market, low consumer confidence, increased construction costs and ever-increasing employee costs — all creating stagnant building activity and a building department budget that is upside-down. Learn More
safebuilt tornado relief fund: $23,840 raised to help rebuild community park
July 2008—Colorado
The unusual and devastating tornado that tore through the Town of Windsor on May 22, 2008, made an impact on the staff at SAFEbuilt Colorado. SAFEbuilt, the state’s leading provider of full-service building department programs, not only provides building department services to the Town of Windsor but has its corporate office in Windsor.
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safebuilt and municipal building department services (mbis) partner to create the largest provider of building department services in georgia
May 2008—Georgia
SAFEbuilt Georgia and Municipal Building Inspections Services (MBIS) have recently announced their agreement to join under the SAFEbuilt Georgia name, effective April 25, 2008. The combined team will have 18 employees serving 16 metro-Atlanta communities, making SAFEbuilt Georgia the largest provider of building department services in the State. Learn More
tornado hits northern colorado-safebuilt helps with recovery
May 2008—Colorado
SAFEbuilt Colorado provides the building department functions for many of the communities directly and indirectly impacted by the tornado that struck Northern Colorado on May 22. Learn More
highly qualified team continues to learn
Spring 2007
At the Colorado Chapter of the ICC Education Institute this past March, fifteen SAFEbuilt Colorado employees continued their ongoing commitment to learn the most recent codes and enhance their areas of expertise. Learn More
safebuilt colorado helps local food bank
Spring 2007
The Weld County Food Bank is better because of the generosity of SAFEbuilt Colorado employees and their clients.
Just this past quarter, more than $8,500 worth of food for hungry families was made possible through SAFEbuilt Colorado’s donations and a dollar multiplier offer for matching gifts. Learn More
state selects safebuilt colorado
Fall 2006
The State Buildings Program (SBP) was established July 1, 1998 to set up building codes for all construction by state agencies on state-owned or state lease-purchased properties or facilities.
For state agencies undergoing new construction or renovation, the SBP applies a code compliance policy to projects falling within certain guidelines. Learn More
handling large and unique projects
Summer 2006
Alternative fuels are now being produced in Northern Colorado as the Front Range Ethanol plant starts turning corn into fuel. After selecting Windsor, Colorado, as their building site, SAFEbuilt Colorado got to work reviewing plans and conducting building inspections to ensure safety and code compliance. Learn More