The Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) is a group of building industry professionals that has been providing construction plan review, building inspection and education/training services to public and private sector clients for over 30 years. As a government-founded "not-for-profit" corporation, IBTS combines governmental credibility with private sector efficiency.
IBTS is committed to public safety; its staff has over 30 years of corporate experience in the inspection of new and existing buildings and structures for conformity to approved plans, permits, and Federal, state, and local building code requirements. IBTS can respond to all types of needs, including emergencies, priority building, or long-term inspections. Its services to the government help augment existing resources. It also performs inspections of construction components at the factory level on behalf of the government. IBTS's staff delivers unbiased and objective reports and is experienced in professional interaction with builders and contractors.
Our services include plan/peer reviews and field inspections for homes nationwide. Our fully qualified staff has all the necessary inspector, plans examiner, and code official certifications in building, electrical, fire safety, mechanical, and plumbing. We enjoy a superior reputation for timely, accurate reporting and a unique "team approach" to independent third party oversight.
IBTS Services
Inspection and Certification
- Inspections and plan reviews
- Building
- Electrical
- Fire Safety
- Mechanical
- Plumbing
- EnergySTAR Partner performing HERS ratings and certification
- LEED for new construction, and other green building program verification
- Performance testing and diagnostics
- Weatherization
- Training and curriculum development
Response to Client Needs
- Priority building
- Long-term inspections
- Military Housing
- Disaster Analysis during state of emergency
Compliance Services
- Conducting code compliance evaluation
- Performing investigations and studies
- Performing site verifications
- Monitoring factory production
- Fully certified staff
Auditing and Commissioning
- Quality audits and oversight services
- Environmental assessment and compliance
- Measurement, verification support, and project commissioning
- Training and curriculum development
- Energy audits
Analysis
- Energy modeling, systems engineering, and trade-off analysis
- Residential and light commercial building science analysis
- Green building methodology and verification
- Training and curriculum development
Code Feasibility Issues
- Architectural
- Building
- Accessibility
- Structural
- Fire Protection
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Plumbing
A building inspection is a "snapshot" in time performed during various stages of construction, to verify that the work being performed under the building permit meets the Codes as adopted by the State. Inspections help assure the built environment is safe and sanitary.
For a typical home, these inspections will be provided.
For more information, contact Paul Hancher at: 703-481-2000 x 119, or .