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Local Government


East Feliciana, LA

"IBTS helped us build our building department from the foundation up, and educated our contractors and citizens on the importance of building code implementation in enhancing economic development and promoting public safety. IBTS's professionalism, dedication, experience and personal attention to our needs has helped propel our parish to the new standards of safety in Louisiana. IBTS has helped us create the best building department in the state of Louisiana."

- Olin Stubb, Building Official, East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana

Washington Parish, LA

"Please allow me this opportunity to commend IBTS and their exemplary job performance in Washington Parish. The transition to the new uniform building code and permitting process has been very smooth and handled with professionalism with minimum problems. During this process, IBTS has been able to gain the support of the local officials and allowed us to retain our authority and administration. Simply put, IBTS has provided solid service and is a shining star in rebuilding Louisiana's future."

- M. E. "Toye" Taylor, Washington Parish

City of Falls Church, VA

"IBTS provides an important service to local jurisdictions. Particularly in times of rapid economic growth. I have been very impressed with the professionalism of the IBTS staff, and their helpfulness and flexibility in dealing with my staffing needs and deadlines."

-Doug Fraser, RA, CBO, Building Official, City of Falls Church

City of Reading, PA

I would like to take this opportunity to express our satisfaction with delivery of customized International Residential Code 2003 training on October 27 and 28, 2005 for our Code Services Staff. The subject matter was very appropriate along with organized handouts and electrical/plumbing trade displays. The instructors were very helpful to answer the specific questions from all participants. Mr. Paul Hancher did an excellent job in helping participants understand basic electrical and plumbing devices & fixtures and underlying principles for their operation. Mr. William King did a great job in helping participants understand basic structural principles and building planning parameters. The codes staff has expressed desire to continue participation in this type of training in future. To summarize, I will conclude to say "JOB WELL DONE"

-Jatinder Singh Khokhar, CBO, Director, Office of Code Services, City of Reading

Rapides Area Planning Commission

"To watch our plan go from pen and paper, to fully (and effectively) operating in our regional area has been a wonderful experience and a great ride so far. We could not have gotten to this point without your aid and guidance."

- Matt Johns, Director of Operations, Rapides Area Planning Commission, Louisiana

South Central Planning and Development Commission

"It is with great appreciation to IBTS that we have become fully certified in the residential disciplines. We would like to express a great amount of appreciation to Mr. Geoffrey Large, who did a tremendous job in helping to train our inspectors. Thanks to Mr. Large, we believe we are leaders in state when it comes to certification success. Again, I would like to personally thank you and IBTS for helping us exceed our development expectations."

- Kevin Belanger, CEO, South Central Planning & Development Commission, Louisiana