Engineering judgments are reports issued by a credible organization that provides an assessment of component substitutions or installation deviations from a tested assembly. ICC NTA, a third-party engineer, can help today.| ICC NTA
This year marks the 50th anniversary of NTA as a company and the work anniversary founder, David Tompos! David started the company in a home basement on December 12, 1975, alongside his business partner, Dennis Norkus. The pair met while working at Wickes Lumber in Argos and together decided to enter the field of inspection| ICC NTA
1.) Modular construction is a method of building, not a type of construction or a classification of occupancy. You won’t find “modular” as one of the five types of construction or as one of the ten major occupancy classifications in the building code because it is simply a method of construction where components or large| ICC NTA
While the U.S. construction industry faces a confluence of challenges, including stagnant productivity, costly delays, and persistent hesitation towards innovation, the Off-Site construction industry can be part of the solution. Utilizing Off-Site services can accelerate construction timelines by 20 to 50 percent, providing superior energy efficiency, tighter building envelopes, significant cost efficiencies, improving construction quality,| ICC NTA
In today’s fast-paced construction environment, time is money—and delays in plan review can mean missed deadlines and rising costs. The key to fast and accurate reviews lies in the qualifications and experience of the reviewers. Unfortunately, in an industry facing a shortage of qualified professionals, securing knowledgeable staff for code compliance reviews has become increasingly| ICC NTA
At ICC Plan Review Services, we understand that building codes aren’t one-size-fits-all. While the International Codes (I-Codes) provide the foundation, many states and local jurisdictions adopt these codes with their own modifications and amendments. That’s where we come in. Our experienced and diverse team brings decades of hands-on expertise, having served jurisdictions across the United| ICC NTA
The Pennsylvania industrialized housing act initially included the approval and certification of structural insulated panel components as there were no alternative evaluation or inspection processes that were provided to assure compliance to the applicable building codes. Currently manufacturers of these types of products are now being evaluated and inspected by agencies with an ISO| ICC NTA
Through our partnership with manufacturers and designers in the fire protection industry, we’ve heard the demand for greater support – beyond code compliance. Manufacturers have shared that support requires specialized equipment and a focus on the research and development (R&D) space. We’re excited to announce that we are now prepared to answer the call through| ICC NTA
