Two employees of the Palm Beach County Planning, Zoning, and Building Department (PZB) were recognized by the Palm Beach County chapter of the Building Officials Association of Florida (BOAPBC) during a ceremony on December 13, 2024, at the Airport Hilton Hotel in West Palm Beach.
Richard Rosales, Commercial Plans Examiner II, received the “Plans Examiner of the Year” award, while Senior Building Construction Inspector Paul Coleman was honored as “Inspector of the Year.”
“It’s a tremendous honor when a professional organization recognizes our employees for their expertise and dedication. Richard and Paul are exemplary professionals who work tirelessly to uphold building standards, and we are proud of their well-deserved recognition,” said Whitney Carroll, Esq., Executive Director of the Planning, Zoning, and Building Department.
About Richard Rosales Rosales has dedicated 27 years to Palm Beach County, serving in various departments, including Airports and Water Utilities, after beginning his career at the Palm Beach County School District. He holds multiple licenses as a Residential and Commercial Inspector and Plans Examiner in plumbing and mechanical trades. Reflecting on his award, Rosales shared, “I’m very happy to receive recognition from my peers. It means so much to me.”
About Paul Coleman Coleman joined the Building Division in June 2014 after working in Facilities Development and Operations. He transitioned to the Building Division in 2017 as a Structural Building Inspector and now oversees the Remote On-Demand Video Inspection program for residential reroofs. Coleman also holds multiple licenses as a Residential and Commercial Structural Inspector and Residential Plans Examiner. “It is an honor to be recognized by BOAPBC members and my peers who thought enough of me to give me this award. It’s truly humbling,” said Coleman.
Building Official Doug Wise praised the awardees, stating, “This recognition from industry professionals highlights the challenges faced daily by those in the building safety industry to ensure that structures and property improvements in Palm Beach County meet the Florida Building Code. We are incredibly proud of Richard and Paul and their contributions to the Building Division.”
About the Building Officials Association of Florida (BOAF) BOAF comprises 21 chapters and over 3,000 members, including building officials, inspectors, plans examiners, architects, engineers, contractors, and other industry professionals committed to promoting public safety through consistent enforcement of construction codes and regulations. BOAPBC has served as the local chapter of BOAF since 1974 and the International Code Council since 2001, boasting over 200 members.