Established in 1996 by Walter K. Cook, P.E., David A. Miller, P.E., and Barry Roziewski, NOVA Engineering and Environmental, Inc. (NOVA) is an environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering, and construction materials testing and inspection firm with offices strategically located in the Southeast United States, including:

• Kennesaw (Atlanta), Georgia
• Buford, Georgia
• Panama City Beach, Florida
• Tampa, Florida
• Orlando, Florida
• Charlotte, North Carolina

NOVA employs over 100 professionals and administrative support staff, including: Registered Professional Engineers, Registered Professional Geologists, environmental scientists, soil/foundation engineers, laboratory specialists, materials technicians, ICC-certified inspectors, NICET-certified technicians, and AWS-certified welding inspectors. NOVA is equipped with facilities that include AASHTO-accredited laboratories in soils, concrete, aggregate and hot-mix asphalt testing/inspection as well as CCRL-inspected laboratories for concrete sampling, curing, and testing.

On a daily basis, NOVA provides consulting services to both the private and public sector, including: owners, developers, architects, general contractors, property management companies, school boards, Departments of Transportation and municipalities. NOVA project types include: universities, K-12 educational facilities, office buildings (low to high-rise), hotels, multi-family complexes, warehouses, judicial facilities, roads, bridges, and healthcare facilities to name a few.

NOVA believes that FOCUS is extremely important in business. At NOVA, we remain focused on knowing our Clients’ project goals, helping create cost savings and communicating effectively. As we progress through our work assignments, we continually keep our clients updated on project findings. We are communication oriented, with positive, action-oriented attitudes.

The mission of NOVA’s principals was to create a geotechnical, environmental and construction materials testing consulting firm that listened to their Clients, to develop a clear understanding of our Clients’ needs and goals, and to tailor our services to meet those needs in a quality, timely, and cost-effective manner. Simply stated, NOVA’s goal is to be the leader in our profession and to set the standards that other consultants in our industry strive to obtain. Based on feedback from our Clients, NOVA has and continues to meet and exceed their expectations.