PLAN REVIEW & CERTIFIED CONSULTING SERVICES BY NASH
At Nash, we provide expert plan review services and certified construction consulting to ensure your projects meet all building codes, zoning regulations, and industry standards before breaking ground. Our team of certified plan reviewers and licensed construction professionals delivers comprehensive design evaluations, code compliance assessments, and constructability reviews for projects across the United States. Whether you’re an architect, developer, or contractor, our third-party plan review services help identify potential issues early, saving you time and money during construction.
Thorough construction plan review is essential for preventing costly delays, change orders, and compliance issues during building projects. At Nash, our certified plan examiners meticulously analyze architectural drawings, structural plans, MEP systems, and life safety designs against current International Building Codes (IBC), local amendments, and accessibility requirements. We specialize in commercial plan review, multi-family housing compliance, and specialty occupancy evaluations, providing detailed reports that highlight necessary corrections before permit submission. Our proactive approach helps clients avoid construction defects, code violations, and failed inspections.
Our Comprehensive Plan Review Process
Nash implements a rigorous plan review methodology that examines every aspect of your project documentation. Our ICC-certified professionals conduct structural calculations verification, egress path analysis, and fire protection system reviews using the latest code editions. We perform zoning compliance checks for setback requirements, height restrictions, and land use regulations. The process includes energy code compliance reviews, accessibility audits (ADA/ANSI 117.1), and material specification validations. For complex projects, we offer phased plan review services that align with your design development schedule, providing continuous feedback to keep projects moving forward efficiently.
Specialized Plan Review Services
Different project types demand focused expertise in code application. Nash provides fire resistance rating reviews for high-rise buildings, healthcare facility compliance assessments, and seismic design evaluations for earthquake-prone regions. Our commercial kitchen plan reviews verify ventilation systems and fire suppression requirements, while multi-family housing reviews focus on sound transmission controls and egress balcony designs. We offer site plan reviews for grading, drainage, and parking compliance, as well as special inspections coordination reviews for complex structural systems. Each review is tailored to your project’s specific jurisdictional requirements and occupancy classifications.
Certified Consulting & Peer Review Services
Beyond basic plan review, Nash provides certified construction consulting for projects requiring expert oversight. Our licensed engineers and architectural consultants offer peer reviews of complex building systems, value engineering recommendations, and constructability analyses. We serve as owner’s representatives for code compliance monitoring during construction and provide expert witness services for construction defect litigation. For municipalities, we offer third-party plan review outsourcing to supplement building department staff during peak periods. All our consulting services are backed by professional certifications and extensive field experience in commercial construction.
Working Process
We have a track record of delivering significant extension and expansion projects for buildings as diverse as schools, leisure centres, churches, and industrial units – providing much needed space and new facilities for our clients. We are used to working in close proximity to occupied buildings.
We are committed to keeping our sites segregated, secure and safe and regularly obtain Considerate Contractor accreditation for our projects.
