The Mertens Group presents at the 2025 Saving Places Conference

Forensic Engineer and Owner of The Mertens Group, Karl Mertens, MS, PE, alongside Larry Lucas (Colorado Main Street Program) and Adam Berry (Colorado Energy Office) presented “Behind the Façade: Exploring Main Streets’ Buildings and Their Codes” as part of the 2025 Saving Places Conference in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

The presentation focused on sharing essential information on the State of Colorado’s 2021 adopted code documents, including the International Building Code, International Existing Building Code, accessibility requirements, and International Energy Efficiency Code, as they relate to historic buildings. 

The conference, hosted by Colorado Preservation Incorporated, brings together individuals and organizations from across the nation to discuss the latest in preserving historic and cultural landmarks, looking at common concerns and challenges while working to protect our state’s heritage.