2026 OBOA Spring QBM   Friday, May 15 | 9 am – 2 pm  Hosted at Chemeketa Ag Hub (Building 60) 4000 Lancaster Dr NE, Salem, OR 97305 Keynote:  "Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact on the Building Industry"

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Join OBOA members and colleagues on Friday, May 15th in Salem!

As always, OBOA's well regarded QBM is custom made just for you — an extremely valuable professional networking and educational experience for our members and partners to connect and collaborate.

We gather expert presenters to speak on important industry updates and news, hear the latest activities at the Building Codes Division (BCD), get the forecast about the upcoming 2026 Legislative Session from our respected lobbyist, and an always informative keynote with fellow code officials. There are many important topics we'll tackle while we are together so don't miss out – we hope to see you there!

Keynotes and Walking Tour!

"Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Its Impact on the Building Industry" and "BIT Program Success Stories and Pathways for Students"

The International Code Council has been working on AI tools since 2023. It now hosts its own AI tools and works with developers to assure authoritative ICC content is used by others’ AI applications.  This session is designed to explain the basics of how Large Language Model (LLM) AI works, and to review a few examples of how it is has been applied to building safety problems.  This session is for building officials and practitioners who utilize building codes and want to understand how AI can help improve code compliance.
Presentation by Ed Cilurso. Mr. Cilurso serves as a Senior Product Manager with the ICC.  He joined the organization in 2022. His focus is on AI-enabled tools and delivery of ICC content to software developers. Ed has more than 30 years of experience with digital content and has helped evaluate and author several e-content standards.

Session objectives:
1. Provide a core understanding of Large Language Model AI.
2. Look at how the ICC has harnessed unique AI architecture for its AI Navigator tool
3. Discuss an applied “pilot” project using ICC code content with a partner’s AI application.
4. Peer into the future of possibilities for AI, building codes, and applications that support the building industry

This spring QBM will also feature a special presentation and discussion with current Building Inspection Technology (BIT) students – and current members who have gone through the BIT programs and are now successfully working for an Oregon jurisdiction. Spotlighted students and members will be represented by both Chemeketa Community College and Portland Community College, and we are excited to welcome them and show them what OBOA is all about!

Supporting, encouraging and promoting our "next gen" of building safety professionals are very important goals to OBOA and we invite our members to participate in this effort. This interactive session has been designed to provide timely and hard-to-find "real life" examples and testimonies of how our members came to be and show students what possibilities the future holds. This is a great opportunity for BO members to give back and guide the industry that has supported our members for so many years — and also show those coming up just how important they are to our communities!

Lastly, we'll close with an informative walking tour onsite at the Agricultural Hub buildings and complex. We are thrilled to welcome Edward Running, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Partner at FFA Architecture & Interiors to walk us through the creation of this hub. Mr. Running is the architect who helped shape the school's Ag Complex and is looking forward to sharing some of those insights and cool highlights of this unique building and space. Here's a few of the items we'll see ...

Sustainability Features: The Complex demonstrates exceptional environmental performance through a comprehensive integration of passive strategies, renewable energy systems, and locally sourced materials. This holistic approach achieves measured energy reduction of 87.1% compared to conventional academic facilities.

Passive Design Framework: The building's east-west orientation is the foundation for its sustainability strategy, maximizing natural ventilation while optimizing solar exposure. A high-performance envelope with continuous insulation minimizes heating and cooling loads, enabling an efficient radiant slab system that eliminates traditional forced-air cooling. The exposed concrete floor and mass timber structure provide thermal mass that moderates temperature fluctuations throughout the day.

Natural Ventilation & Daylighting: Automated operable windows work with rooftop turbine ventilators to create a "night flush" cooling effect during warmer months. Strategic daylighting through south-facing windows with external shading, combined with skylights and solar tubes, nearly eliminates daytime lighting loads while connecting occupants to natural daily rhythms.

Renewable Energy Generation: A 91kW photovoltaic array integrated into the south facade's shade canopy exemplifies multifunctional design—generating renewable energy while protecting the walkway below and controlling solar heat gain through classroom windows. This system provides much of the facility's total energy needs, with infrastructure in place for future expansion and battery storage to enhance resilience.

Resource-Efficient Materials: The structural system showcases Mass Plywood Panels (MPP) manufactured just 40 miles from the site. These innovative panels use 70% less wood fiber than comparable Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) panels while maintaining structural performance. The design prioritizes hyper-local materials throughout, with brick from Gresham (50 miles), glulam beams from Springfield (68 miles), and metal extrusions from Hillsboro (48 miles).

Water Conservation: The facility's stormwater management system diverts 90% of site runoff to bioswales and infiltration areas planted with native species. An electric irrigation boom demonstrates agricultural water efficiency, while demonstration gardens showcase drought-tolerant landscaping strategies. These integrated approaches support both educational goals and environmental stewardship.

Meeting Location & Times

This QBM will be held at the Chemeketa Agricultural Hub – located at 4000 Lancaster Dr NE, Salem, OR 97305. The Ag Hub is Building 60 on the Chemeketa Community College campus. Download helpful map here.

Complimentary parking is available in the lot across Fire Protection Way on Chemeketa Community College property (directly across the street, north side of building with Chemeketa sign). Parking is available only on a space and size available basis and carpooling is always encouraged when possible.

The meeting will begin promptly at 9:00 am and end by 2:00 pm. Coffee, a light continental breakfast, and lunch will be provided (included in fees). Additional meeting and parking details will be emailed to registered individuals the week of the meeting (including any passes and handouts/materials).

Registration will open at 8:30 am — please check in by 9:00 am. Coffee and a light continental breakfast will be provided from 8:30-9:00 am.

5/15 Spring QBM Agenda

• Welcome, Introductions and Announcements
• President's Remarks and Treasurer's Report
• State of Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD) Report – Presented by Todd Smith, Building Codes Division (BCD)
• OBOA Legislative & Lobbyist Update – Presented by Andy Smith, Proxy/OBOA Lobbyist
• OBOA Committees and State Board Updates
• Keynote Presentation: "Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact on the Building Industry" – Presented by Ed Cilurso, ICC
• Industry Partner Updates: OFMA, ICC, Chemeketa CC, PCC, OPTA, SOICC, EOBOA, Region II, WPLBO, WABO
  
• Walking Tour of Ag Complex – Led by Edward Running, Ag Complex Architect
• Closing Remarks and Meeting Adjourns

This meeting is for you — we encourage attendees to email OBOA any particular questions or topics to address (in advance) so we can be prepared to discuss at the meeting. Please send questions to OBOA at [email protected] by May 7. Questions during the meeting will also be welcome but advance notice allows our team to adequately prepare, and research as needed.

Our popular and well-attended QBMs always offer timely association and industry news and updates. A lot of valuable information is shared and discussed among building safety peers from around the state and PNW region. In addition to great education by multiple presenters, the OBOA QBM is the perfect forum for networking in a casual, welcoming environment — quality time to connect with colleagues who deal with the same issues you see daily. Come with questions and ideas and stay connected professionally with OBOA.

 Earn ICC Preferred Provider CEUs with OBOA!

This Spring QBM is an approved course through the International Code Council Preferred Provider Program (ICC PPP) for 5 in-person hours (0.5 CEUs). A Certificate of Attendance will be emailed to participants upon completion.

OBOA is an approved International Code Council (ICC) Preferred Provider. The Preferred Provider Program recognizes and promotes ICC-approved educational offerings as they relate to codes, standards and guidelines, as well as building construction materials, products and methods. ICC certificate holders may obtain ICC CEUs from Preferred Providers that can be applied toward the renewal requirements of ICC’s certification program. It is the intent of OBOA that all programs will offer approved CEUs through the Preferred Provider Program. An ICC CEU is a continuing education unit; each 10 clock hours of continuing education equals 1 CEU.

ICC PPP Approval: 5 In-Person Hours | 0.50 CEUs

All OBOA educational programs (trainings, QBMs, classes/sessions; all courses) are approved courses through the International Code Council (ICC) Preferred Provider Program (PPP). These hours can be applied to ICC certification renewal as continuing education credits as indicated for each class (typically between 5-6 for each but varies per program). Please check with your appropriate jurisdiction and/or institution regarding your specific continuing education credit needs. Our typical one-day seminar or institute class has 6 hours of instruction, or 0.6 CEUs. Credit is awarded for a variety of activities wherein the objective is achieving relevant professional knowledge beyond that required for initial certification.

Registration Details & Fees

Pre-Registration is required (by Monday, May 11) – please register before this date. Fees are per person.

• OBOA Member: $85
• Non-Member: $145
• PCC/CCC Student: $45

Fees include in-person attendance at all QBM presentations, access to meeting materials (as provided by speakers), networking with OBOA members and colleagues, opportunities to pose questions and engage the presenters, and continuing education units (CEUs)/credit through the International Code Council Preferred Provider Program (ICC PPP). 

Registration, coffee and pastries will be available at 8:30 am and the meeting will begin promptly at 9 am. Please advise of any dietary restrictions upon registration. Through a partnership with Oregon Fire Marshals Association (OFMA), we proudly offer OFMA members the discounted OBOA member rate.

We appreciate our member jurisdictions hosting many of our meetings; if you are interested in hosting an OBOA QBM, please contact the office for details.

Huge thanks to Dan Carlson and the Chemeketa Community College team for providing OBOA this space!

We look forward to seeing you on May 15th in Salem!