Special Inspections
Compliance in Construction
The Structures Group, Inc. stands out as a leading provider of special inspections. By understanding the structural design process, our team possesses in-depth knowledge of the building codes and required special inspection process.
Mitigating Risk, Maximizing Confidence
Special inspections are essential for ensuring the structural stability and longevity of your building. These inspections go beyond simply verifying compliance with building codes and construction documents; they protect lives by providing quality assurance and quality control in the construction of the structural components of the building, thereby safeguarding its occupants and the public. By identifying and addressing construction deficiencies early on, Special Inspections also helps to prevent costly rework and/or remedial repairs, minimizing delays as well as future maintenance and repair expenses.
Furthermore, each state has now adopted and amended the International Building Code (IBC) for use in commercial, industrial, educational, and recreational construction. The IBC requires that the owner provide Special Inspections for specific materials and installation of work items listed in the building code. Ultimately, Special Inspections enhance building performance by verifying the quality of materials and installations, contributing to the long-term durability and functionality of your building.
The Structures Group, Inc. has extensive knowledge of the IBC and other relevant building codes and references. Our team offers comprehensive special inspection services to address diverse construction needs. Whether it’s verifying installation of the specified structural steel connections, evaluating concrete reinforcing placement, or reviewing timber construction, our team has the expertise to complete these inspections.
Comprehensive Inspections
When it comes to verifying installation of the structural components of your building project, selecting the right partner for special inspections is crucial. The Structures Group, Inc. distinguishes itself as a leader in providing comprehensive and reliable Special Inspection services that do not impede the progress of construction.
Additionally, members of our team are authors of numerous articles on Special Inspections, as well as the Hampton Roads Regional Special Inspection Guidelines and Procedures. In conjunction with the original recommendations by the 1984 Congressional Subcommittee report titled Structural Failures in Public Facilities, House Report 98-621, we feel that the Structural Engineer of Record is the best agency to lead such inspections as Agent 1, while the Geotechnical Engineer of Record is the best agency to perform the required materials and laboratory testing services, as Agent 2.
Our team provides prompt Special Inspection services without impeding construction. And when the Structural Engineer of Record is an uneconomical distance from the project in our area, The Structures Group, Inc., with its structural design and Special Inspection experience, combined with our attention to detail, has been requested by both out-of-state design professionals, as well as local municipalities, to provide such inspections.
Secure Your Project's Future
Special Inspections are not just a regulatory requirement; they are an investment in the longevity and overall success of your building project. By partnering with The Structures Group, Inc., you gain access to attention to detail and a collaborative approach in the monitoring of the materials and workmanship that are criticial to the integrity of the building structure.