Municipal and Building Department Support
Since 1996, NOVA has been one of the largest providers of government support services, delivering outsourced building department solutions nationwide
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Comprehensive Municipal and Building Department Support Services
Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity, Responsiveness, and Safety
NOVA Engineering and Environmental is one of the largest providers of government support services, proudly serving eight cities, counties, and public institutions with outsourced solutions to traditional building departments. Our building department support services confirm building code compliance for structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire and life safety, and permit processing functions.
Since 1996, our approach to municipal support extends beyond typical building department experiences. We use our services as a consulting platform, assisting submitting developers and contractors to understand permit denials, inspection failures, and code compliance solutions.
Why Industry Leaders Choose
NOVA for Municipal and Building Department Support
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Building Department Outsourcing - Complete outsourced building department services or supplemental staffing for municipalities managing permitting and inspection workload
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Plan Review Services - Multi-disciplined certified plan examiners providing structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing code review for permit applications
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Code Inspection Services - ICC certified building inspectors conducting construction inspections confirming building code compliance throughout all project phases
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Alternative Plan Review - Direct assistance to public school systems, state and federal agencies with plan review and inspections not subject to local authorities
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Private Provider Services - Third-party plan review and code inspection services improving permitting schedules, code interpretation, and construction efficiency
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Disaster Assessment - Disaster damage assessment professionals providing rapid building safety evaluations and emergency response following natural disasters
Municipal and Building Department Support
for Every Project Phase
Professional, Practical, and Proven Solutions
Building Department Outsourcing
NOVA provides comprehensive building department outsourcing services to municipalities seeking alternatives to traditional building department staffing models. Municipalities outsource services traditionally found within building departments either completely—with NOVA assuming 100% of the building department's role—or on an as-needed basis to supplement or augment existing staff during peak workload periods. Our building department support services include plan review, code inspections, permit processing, building code administration, and building official services.
Services:
- Complete building department operations management
- Building code administration and enforcement
- Building official services and oversight
- Permit processing and permit technician services
- Plan review coordination and management
- Inspection scheduling and coordination
- Code compliance verification and enforcement
- Supplemental staffing during peak periods
- Emergency response and disaster assessment
- Building department consultation and training
- Workload management and capacity planning
- Quality control and consistency oversight
Plan Review & Inspections
NOVA's plan review and code inspection services provide comprehensive building code compliance verification for construction projects. Our certified plan examiners review construction documents for structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire and life safety, and accessibility code compliance, ensuring permit applications meet adopted building codes before construction begins. Our ICC-certified building inspectors conduct field inspections throughout construction phases, verifying contractor work complies with approved plans and building code requirements.
Key services:
- Structural plan review and code compliance
- Mechanical system plan review
- Electrical system plan review
- Plumbing system plan review
- Fire and life safety code review
- Accessibility and ADA compliance review
- Energy code compliance verification
- Construction document review
- Shop drawing review
- Permit application processing
- Code interpretation and consultation
Private Development & Provider Services
NOVA provides specialized services for private development support and private provider services that improve construction timelines and code compliance outcomes. Developers and contractors use NOVA for peer review and pre-inspection services in advance of submitting to local governing authorities, helping expedite and improve submittal quality while ensuring projects pass formal inspections. Our private development support services identify code compliance issues early, reducing delays and revision cycles in the permitting process.
Support services:
- Peer review services for developers and contractors
- Pre-inspection services and code compliance verification
- Submittal review before formal submission
- Code compliance consultation and planning
- Constructability review
- Code interpretation and guidance
- Issue resolution and compliance strategies
- Quality assurance for construction documents
Building Sustainable Projects Nationwide
Professional. Practical. Proven.
NOVA's municipal and building department support services deliver comprehensive plan review, code inspections, and building code administration for cities, counties, and public institutions nationwide.
Why Industry Leaders
Choose NOVA
Municipal and Building Department Support Since 1996
For nearly three decades, NOVA has been one of the largest providers of government support services, serving eight cities, counties, and public institutions with outsourced building department solutions. Our approach extends beyond typical building department experiences—we use our services as a consulting platform assisting developers and contractors to understand permit denials, inspection failures, and compliance solutions.
What is building department outsourcing?
Building department outsourcing allows municipalities to contract with NOVA for services traditionally performed by in-house building department staff. Municipalities can outsource 100% of building department operations—including plan review, code inspections, permit processing, and building official services—or use NOVA on an as-needed basis to supplement existing staff during peak workload periods.
What services do plan examiners provide?
Plan examiners review construction documents and permit applications for building code compliance before construction begins. NOVA's certified plan examiners verify structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire and life safety, and accessibility code compliance, ensuring construction documents meet adopted building codes and standards. Plan review services identify code compliance issues during the permitting phase, preventing costly construction delays and rework. Our multi-disciplined plan examiners hold ICC certifications and extensive experience reviewing residential, commercial, and institutional construction projects.
What are private provider services?
Private provider services allow property owners and contractors to hire NOVA directly for plan review and code inspection services traditionally performed by local building departments. Florida's private provider program and similar arrangements in other states enable third-party companies to conduct code compliance verification, accelerating permitting and construction schedules.
Why do municipalities outsource building department services?
Municipalities outsource building department services to manage fluctuating workloads, access specialized expertise, improve service consistency, and control costs. Construction activity varies seasonally and economically, making full-time staffing challenging. Outsourcing provides flexibility to scale services with demand, ensuring timely permit review and inspections without maintaining large permanent staff. NOVA's depth of certified professionals allows rapid response to increased workload. Outsourcing also provides access to specialized expertise in complex building systems, accessibility requirements, and emerging building codes that small departments cannot cost-effectively maintain in-house.
