Planning and Development Services

Partnering with the Institute of Building Technology and Safety

About IBTS

The Mid-America Regional Council’s agreement with the Institute of Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) supports MARC’s regional approach to shared services. IBTS can help communities more easily meet the needs of residents by: 

  • Filling staffing gaps
  • Ensuring compliance
  • Increasing capacity, quality, and efficiency
  • Reducing costs
  • Increasing expertise

IBTS has served dozens of MARC member communities for many years. The nonprofit’s team of certified code professionals, inspectors, planners, grant managers, and energy and resiliency experts offers shared services including: planning, grant management, management and consulting, accessibility and fire code, flood plain, energy management and green building, public works, stormwater, resilience and building department services. Visit the IBTS website for more information on available services. 

Request more information

Complete a contact form to learn more about IBTS services or becoming a member community.

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