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.
Earn More While You Learn!
The City is now an ICC Preferred Education Provider, meaning eligible Build seminars offer ICC Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to help you stay current and maintain your certification.
Upcoming Seminars
- Build Seminar: Tree Talk - Understanding Removal, Development & Conservation
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026 - 2:00 to 4:00pm - Build Seminar: The Road to Occupancy - A Guide to CO Approval
Tuesday, September 29th, 2026 - 2:00 to 4:00pm
Past Seminars
- How to Pass Your Inspections the First Time - Part II
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - How to Properly Install Window Flashing
Thursday, July 23, 2026 - How to Pass Your Inspections the First Time
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - Proper Installation of Concrete Anchors for Residential Construction
Tuesday, May 26, 2026- View Seminar Slides (PDF opens in new tab)
- View Seminar Slides (PDF opens in new tab)
- 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- View Seminar Slides (PDF opens in a new tab)
- Understanding the Georgia Energy Code
June 24, 2025- View Seminar Slides (PDF opens in a new tab)
- Continuous Load Path in Residential Construction
May 27, 2025- View Seminar Slides (PDF opens in a new tab)
- 2023 National Electrical Code: An Overview of the New Code Updates
January 28, 2025- View Seminar Slides (PDF opens in a new tab)
- 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


