VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast

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

  1. JAN 5

    VBCOA Podcast Episode 39 With Quentin Mascari

    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 unique challenges he faces in a rural locality, and the importance of customer service in the field. They also discuss the need for more young professionals in code enforcement, and emphasize the significance of understanding the intent behind building codes. Quentin also offers valuable advice for those considering a career in this field and highlights the importance of mentorship and community engagement.

    26 min

  2. 11/24/2025

    VBCOA Podcast Episode 38 With D. A. Pierce

    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 codes in the Commonwealth.

    26 min

  3. 11/11/2025

    VBCOA Podcast Episode 37 with Robby Dawson

    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 the public about how codes and standards make our lives safer. View more details at www.dontchancesafety.org and www.reverserenovations.org

    30 min

  4. 10/28/2025

    VBCOA Episode 36 with VBCOA President Jason Laws

    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 customer service as well as his plans for his term at the helm of VBCOA.

    14 min

  5. 10/14/2025

    VBCOA Podcast Episode 35 with Kemper Elder

    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.

    22 min

  6. 10/01/2025

    VBCOA Podcast Episode 34 with Matt Hawkes

    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.

    26 min

  7. 08/05/2025

    VBCOA Podcast Episode 33: With Mark Bolt

    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 into code enforcement and a philosophy of making sure they know the "why".

    24 min

  8. 05/28/2025

    VBCOA Podcast: Episode 32 with Nate Young and Christina Jackson

    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!

    22 min
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