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Built to Last: Conversations on Building Safety

19 min · 24. maj 2026
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Heavy rain during today's Building Safety Month celebration in Huntsville, Alabama, made some of the messages inside difficult to hear, so I wanted to make sure the content was preserved and shared. This audio includes remarks from Larry Durham, Representative Rex Reynolds, Representative Andy Whitt, Senator Sam Givhan, Ronald Piester with the International Code Council, Michael Valenzuela with Madison County, Maura Wroblewski with the City of Madison, and Seth Gowan with the Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board. The conversation focuses on building safety, workforce development, responsible growth, and the people working behind the scenes to help create stronger and safer communities throughout North Alabama. I hope you'll take a few minutes to listen. Special thanks to Micheal Valenzuela for the invitation. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️

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