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Chris Freeman, CBO

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Chris Freeman
 

Director

 

+1 317 303 9268 (Office)
429 North Pennsylvania Street, Suite #304
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Chris Freeman, CBO, is a director who provides project management, coordination, and support services within J.S. Held's Construction Advisory practice. He brings more than 19 years of public-sector experience as a building code official, including overseeing the City of Indianapolis' building inspection team and conducting inspections for residential, multifamily, commercial, and industrial developments. 

Chris has extensive experience in strategic planning, policy implementation, and stakeholder collaboration, helping clients navigate complex projects while supporting compliance, safety, and successful outcomes. His deep knowledge of building codes, development processes, and regulatory requirements enables him to guide projects from planning through completion.

Chris holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs from Indiana University, Bloomington. 

Key Expertise

  • Building Inspections
  • Building Code Plan Review
  • Permitting & Regulatory Compliance
  • Planning & Construction
  • Public Sector Management
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Process Improvement

Professional Affiliations, Memberships, and Certifications

  • Indiana Association of Building Officials (IABO), Member
  • International Code Council (ICC), Member
  • Certified Building Official (CBO) Certification
  • Commercial & Residential Building Inspector Certification
  • Building Plans Examiner Certification
  • Building Code Specialist
  • Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner Certification
  • Commercial & Residential Plumbing Inspector Certifications
  • Plumbing Plans Examiner Certification
  • Plumbing Code Specialist
  • Commercial & Residential Mechanical Inspector Certifications
  • Mechanical Plans Examiner Certification
  • Mechanical Code Specialist
  • Commercial & Residential Electrical Inspector Certifications
  • OSHA 10