The International Code Council released the State of the Building Safety Industry Report: Envisioning the Future, summarizing responses from a diverse range of building safety professionals across different generations, trade specialties, geographic locations and income levels. It covers a wide range of topics, including compensation, work environment, career satisfaction, workplace challenges and future opportunities.

Respondents rated the value of continuing education assistance, flexible work schedules, work-life balance, benefits, and time off. Answers provided averages that will help employers and individuals benchmark themselves against others in the industry.

“This new report gives us an in-depth understanding of what lies ahead for the industry, especially since 56 percent of respondents plan to retire in the next ten years,” said Code Council Board of Directors President David Spencer, CBO. “Among other benefits, our members gain critical insight into the most pressing challenges shaping the building safety industry including the increased cost of materials and complexity of modern construction.”

The report is available now to ICC members. Become a member here to access the report.