Build Seminars
Build Seminars are presented by the Community Development Department to educate the public about current City of Sandy Springs policies, procedures, and construction requirements.
Seminar information is subject to change based on updates to building codes, City ordinances, zoning regulations, and departmental policies related to evolving construction practices.
Upcoming Seminars
- Proper Installation of Concrete Anchors for Residential Construction
- Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
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Past Seminars
- From Upload to Approval: The Easy Path to Getting a Permit
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - 2024 International Residential Code Changes
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - Permit Smarter, Not Harder: The Ultimate Pre-Permitting Playbook
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 - Wood Deck Design and Detailing per the IRC Code
September 23, 2025 - Understanding the Georgia Energy Code
June 24, 2025 - Continuous Load Path in Residential Construction
May 27, 2025 - 2023 National Electrical Code: An Overview of the New Code Updates
January 28, 2025 - High Performance Sealants and Waterproofing
September 24, 2024 - OpenGov — The New Online Permitting Portal
June 25 and July 23, 2024 - Residential Stormwater Management
August 29, 2023 - Proper Installation of Anchors and Hold Downs
July 2023 - Commercial Tenant Do's and Don'ts
April 2023 - Proper Design and Installation of Signs
February 2023
City Springs Event
Rockin' the Runway 2026
Tuesday, June 9
The 14th Annual Rockin’ the Runway is a fashion show fundraiser benefiting The Drake House, empowering women and children experiencing homelessness. Along with the Fashion Show, there will be tasty bites from Sandy Springs’ best restaurants, a pop-up shop, and an auction.
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Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Got the Moves
Saturday, June 20
Elmo and his Sesame Street friends sing and dance to your favorite songs like “Sunny Days,” "Elmo’s Got the Moves,” and “Letter of the Day.” Families will laugh, learn, and play together in a heartwarming celebration that you’ll treasure long after the final song.
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Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue
Thursday, October 22
Picture it: Golden Girls - The Laughs Continue brings the sassiest seniors to stages around the country for one more hurrah. Dorothy, Rose, Blanche and Sophia are back in an all-new live show! Relive the heartfelt hilarity of four ladies who never stopped being your friends. 18+....
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