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NTA, Inc. offers engineering design, plan review, design approval, inspection, and drafting services for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings in all 50 states and for all model codes.  Regardless of the stage of construction, NTA, Inc. has the services to help you complete the most demanding projects.

Engineering Design*

NTA, Inc. offers a wide array of engineering services for all stages of construction.  For new and existing construction, NTA, Inc. can provide complete structural engineering calculations and analyses in accordance with any model code or standard, such as UBC, BOCA, SBCCI, IBC, CABO, ASCE 7.  NTA, Inc. can offer design expertise for buildings constructed of :

  • Structural Steel

  • Reinforced Concrete

  • Timber

  • Light Gauge/Cold-Formed Steel

  • Masonry

  • Aluminum

For more information about NTA, Inc.'s engineering design services contact Eric Tompos.


Building Design, Plan Review, & Code Consulting
*

In addition to engineering design, NTA, Inc. has the expertise to provide architectural, electrical, mechanical/HVAC, plumbing, and gas piping system design and/or plan review.  Our experienced plan review staff can aid in the design and approval of building designs in all 50 states.  Our plan review staff can review structures for any occupancy or use for code compliance with any or all of the following model codes: BOCA, UBC, SBCCI, CABO, ICC (as well as applicable state code amendments).  Reviews also assess the structural design and calculations to identify design deficiencies and code nonconformities. Additionally, NTA, Inc. is an approved BOCA inspection and plan approval agency.  For more information about NTA, Inc.'s plan review and code consulting services contact Bill Tegeler regarding commercial and industrial buildings, or David Shoup regarding residential structures.

Not only does NTA, Inc. help solve your code related problems, but we also keep you abreast of the latest developments in code adoptions, amendments, and interpretations with our online code synopsis.  This service is made available exclusively to the users of NTA, Inc.'s eAPPROVAL service.

Energy Star® Certification

NTA, Inc. is a partner in the EPA Energy Star® Labeling Program for Homes.  NTA, Inc. provides everything necessary to provide HERS ratings and Energy Star® certifications for modular and site built homes.  Services include:  whole house leakage testing, duct leakage testing, construction diagnostics and consulting, energy efficiency consulting.  Additionally, NTA, Inc. is the only consultant to the industrialized building industry with a certified Home Energy Rater (HERS) on staff.  Contact Eric Tompos for more information.

Energy Star® Related Links:

EPA Information for Manufactured Homes

EPA Information for Modular Homes

Drafting Services*

To provide complete service to our clients, NTA, Inc. provides computer aided drafting services to aid in the design process.  Whether you need complete construction plans or help through periods of high demand that your in-house CAD department can't handle,  NTA, Inc. can serve your drafting needs.  For more information about NTA, Inc.'s drafting services contact Rod Newcomer.

Recertification Services

In addition to new building design and plan review, NTA, Inc. offers a wide array of recertification services for existing modular buildings.  Services include structural and plan review as well as on-site building surveys and creation of as-built construction plans. NTA, Inc.'s recertification services can assess the condition of existing buildings and make recommendations as to suitable use and retrofit.  For more information about NTA, Inc.'s recertification services contact Rod Newcomer.

Electronic Services

NTA, Inc. pioneered electronic design review and approval with the introduction of eDAPIA in 1997.  Now, in the same pioneering spirit, NTA, Inc. offers eAPPROVAL services to manufacturers of commercial and residential modular buildings.  To learn more about how you can save time and money using eAPPROVAL visit www.modularapproval.com.

*  Conflict of interest provisions may apply in certain jurisdictions.

 

 

Summary of Services Provided by NTA, Inc.

 

Building Occupancy / Use:

  • Modular Homes (1 & 2 Family) (ask us about Energy Star®)

  • Apartment Houses (ask us about Energy Star®)

  • Dormitories

  • Office Buildings

  • Mercantile Buildings

  • Banks

  • Clinics / MRI Facilities

  • Churches

  • Classrooms / Schools

  • Day Care Facilities

  • Prisons / Jails

  • Toll Booths

  • Control Rooms

  • Storage Shelters

  • Rooftop Penthouses

  • Telecommunications Equipment Shelters

  • Cellular Network Equipment Shelters

  • Network Server Farms

  • Construction / Jobsite Trailers

  • Modular, prefabricated, panelized, or precast structures and components for any use.

New Buildings* :

  • Design and/or review to evaluate code compliance

  • Design and/or approval for state submission

  • Quality control process consulting and review

  • Preparation of drawings and design calculations according to specifications

  • In-plant inspections

  • Installation inspections

  • HERS Ratings and Energy Star® Certifications

Existing Buildings:

  • Re-labeling (recertification)

  • Re-design to include re-configuration of the modules

  • Preparation of PE sealed drawing packages

  • Design reviews to evaluate code compliance

  • Field evaluations to determine "as built" condition

  • Canopy, deck, ramp, and stair design

  • Fire investigations

  • Installation inspections

  • Transportation damage inspections

  • HERS Ratings and Energy Star® Certifications

 

 

 

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