Special Inspection Services Cole Technologies Group team comprise of more than 100 highly qualified, multi-disciplined engineers and inspectors. Our incredible team, along with our in-house state-of-the-art engineering laboratories and our impressive list of accreditations, provide a wide range of services in a consistently rigorous, detail-oriented manner. Cole Technologies Group utilize advanced testing and inspection techniques to provide the best quality Special Inspection Services. Our team works alongside project site managers ensuring all specifications and regulation are in compliance. CTG’s team, strive to fully satisfy our client’s needs for our thorough observation methods. When you make Cole Technologies part of your team, the quality is assured!

Special Inspection Services Civil & Geotechnical Services


  • Excavations – Sheeting, Shoring and Bracing
  • Underpinning
  • Mechanical Demolition
  • Soil Percolation Test – Private On-Site Storm Water Drainage Disposal Systems and Detention Facilities
  • Private On-Site Storm Water Drainage Disposal Systems and Detention Facilities Installation
  • Private On-Site Storm Water Drainage Disposal Systems and Detention Facilities Installation
  • Individual On-Site Private Sewage Disposal Systems Installation
  • Soil Percolation Test – Individual On-Site Private Sewage Disposal Systems Installation
  • Flood Zone Compliance
  • Footing and Foundation
  • Footing and Foundation
  • Lowest Floor Elevation
  • Subgrade Inspection
  • Subsurface Conditions – Fill Placement & In-Place Density
  • Subsurface Investigations (Borings/Test Pits)
  • Deep Foundation Elements
  • Helical Piles

Special Inspection Services Energy Code Progress Inspections (NYC DOB TR-8)


  • Protection of exposed foundation insulation
  • Insulation placement and R-values
  • Fenestration and door U-factor and product ratings
  • Fenestration air leakage
  • Fenestration areas
  • Air barrier – visual inspection
  • Air barrier – testing
  • Air barrier continuity plan testing/inspections
  • Protection of exposed foundation insulation
  • Vestibules
  • Fireplaces
  • Ventilation and air distribution system
  • Shutoff dampers
  • HVAC-R and services water heating equipment
  • HVAC-R and services water heating system controls
  • HVAC-R and services water piping design and insultation
  • Duct leakage testing, insulation and design
  • Protection of exposed foundation insulation
  • Metering
  • Lighting in dwelling units
  • Interior lighting power
  • Exterior lighting power
  • Lighting controls
  • Electrical motors and elevators
  • Maintenance information
  • Permanent certificate
  • Electric valve service equipment requirements

Special Inspection Services Structural


  • Protection of exposed foundation insulation
  • Structural Steel – Welding (Shop and Field)
  • Structural Steel – Details
  • Structural Steel – High Strength Bolting
  • Structural Cold Formed Steel
  • Concrete –Cast-in-place
  • Concrete Precast
  • Concrete Prestressed
  • Masonry
  • Concrete Sampling & Testing
  • Vertical Masonry Foundations Elements
  • Structural Stability – Existing Buildings
  • Raising and Moving a Building
  • Post Installed Anchors
  • Seismic Isolation Systems

Special Inspection ServicesArchitectural


  • Non-Destructive Test Inspection (UT, MT, PT)
  • Protection of exposed foundation insulation
  • Wall Panel, Curtain Walls and Veneers
  • Sprayed Fire-resistant Materials
  • Mastic and Intumescent Fire-Resistant Coatings
  • Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS)
  • Fire-resistant Penetrations and Joints
  • Luminous Egress Path Markings
  • Alternative Materials
  • Fire-Resistance Rated Construction Progress
  • Aluminum Welding

Special Inspection Services Mechanical, Electrical and Fire Protection


  • Protection of exposed foundation insulation
  • Smoke Control Systems
  • Mechanical Systems
  • Fuel-Oil Storage and Fuel-Oil Piping Systems
  • High-Pressure Steam Piping (Welding)
  • High Temperature Hot Water Piping (Welding)
  • High-Pressure Fuel-Gas Piping (Welding)
  • Sprinkler Systems
  • Standpipe Systems
  • Heating Systems
  • Chimneys
  • Emergency and Standby Power Systems (Generators)
  • Public Assembly Emergency Lighting