Construction & Code Inspections in Midland, TX
Independent IBC Chapter 17 Special Inspections and Owner’s Representative construction observation across Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. Final Statement of Special Inspections signed and sealed by a licensed PE so your building official can issue the Certificate of Occupancy on schedule.
Built to Code. Verified in the Field. Documented for Closeout.
Magrym Consulting is an approved third-party Special Inspection agency serving Midland, Odessa, and project sites across West Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. We deliver IBC Chapter 17 Special Inspections (steel, concrete, soils, SFRM, anchorage) and Construction Observation under AIA B101 or EJCDC E-500 (Owner’s Representative). Both scopes available, often paired on the same project, always reported separately.
The Authority Having Jurisdiction will not issue a Certificate of Occupancy without a signed Final Statement of Special Inspections. Construction lenders will not release the next funding tranche without conformance documentation. Magrym builds both records as work progresses, so closeout does not become a fire drill at the end of the job.
Construction and code inspections are one of three disciplines we deliver under Construction Services, alongside materials testing and geotechnical engineering. AWS CWI, ICC Special Inspector, ACI field tech, and AASHTO accredited lab credentials live under one roof. No third-party handoffs, no finger-pointing between agencies.
Inspection Capabilities
Special Inspections per IBC Chapter 17 and Owner’s Representative observation across the disciplines that drive permit closeout and lender release.
Steel & Rebar Inspections
Special Inspection per IBC §1705.2 and §1705.3. Welding to AWS D1.1, high-strength bolting (A325 / A490 / F3125), rebar placement, and post-installed anchorage per ACI 318 Chapter 17. AWS Certified Welding Inspector on staff.
- Weld inspection (visual, UT, MT, PT)
- Bolt pretensioning (Skidmore-Wilhelm)
- Rebar size, spacing, lap, cover
ICC Code Compliance
Statement of Special Inspections review with the Engineer of Record, interim reports to the AHJ as work progresses, and a Final SI Report signed and sealed for Certificate of Occupancy. ICC certifications across S1, S2, S3, F1, and Soils.
- Interim SI reports to AHJ and EOR
- Non-conformance documentation
- Final SI Report (PE sealed) for C of O
Construction Observation
Owner’s Representative service per AIA B101 or EJCDC E-500. Periodic site visits, submittal and shop drawing review, RFI logging, pay application review, and punch list at substantial completion. This is contract conformance, not IBC Chapter 17 Special Inspection.
- Submittal and shop drawing review
- RFI logging and pay app review
- Punch list at substantial completion
SFRM Fireproofing Inspection
Spray-applied fire-resistive material inspection per IBC §1705.15. Thickness, density, and bond verification under ASTM E605 and E736, with UL design number conformance check. Common on refineries, process buildings, hospitals, and high-rises.
- Thickness measurement (ASTM E605)
- Density verification (E605)
- Bond / cohesion-adhesion (E736)
Soils Special Inspection
Subgrade preparation and structural fill placement inspection per IBC §1705.6. Proof-rolling observation, lift-by-lift compaction verification, and confirmation that the bearing stratum matches the geotechnical recommendation.
- Subgrade and fill verification
- Proof-rolling observation
- Bearing capacity confirmation
Concrete Special Inspection
Concrete Special Inspection per IBC §1705.3. Mix design review, batch plant observation, slump / air / temperature at the truck, cylinder casting and curing, and placement and consolidation observation. ACI Field Tech Grade I on staff.
- Mix design and batch plant review
- Slump, air, temperature, cylinders
- Placement and consolidation
Markets We Serve
Approved Special Inspection agency status with municipal building officials across Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. Project types that depend on documented IBC Chapter 17 compliance.
Energy, Oil & Gas
Pre-engineered metal buildings, process buildings, compressor stations, and refineries. SFRM fireproofing on structural steel, anchorage Special Inspection, and concrete foundations under IBC Chapter 17.
Commercial Construction
Mid-rise commercial, hospitals, schools, retail, churches, and parking garages. Steel, concrete, soils, and SFRM Special Inspections with PE-sealed Final SI Report for Certificate of Occupancy.
Municipal & Public Works
TEA school district capital projects, TDLR-regulated state buildings, county and city facilities, and federal projects (GSA, USACE, BLM). HUB and DBE certified for layered compliance requirements.
Industrial
Warehouses, distribution centers, data centers, and manufacturing facilities. Continuous Special Inspection on critical welds, anchorage, and large mat foundations where periodic frequency will not satisfy the EOR.
What to Expect When You Hire Magrym
When the EOR designates Magrym as the Special Inspection agency, you get the four credentials the AHJ wants to see on the Statement of Special Inspections, an independent agency under IBC §1704.2.1, and a Final SI Report sealed by a licensed Texas PE.
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) on staff
- ICC Special Inspector certifications across categories
- Licensed PE seals the Final Statement of Special Inspections
- Approved Special Inspection agency with AHJs across TX, NM, OK
- Independent of the contractor (IBC §1704.2.1 conformance)
Our Inspection Process
From Statement of Special Inspections review through Final SI Report for Certificate of Occupancy. Documented at every step.
SI Statement Review
We review the Statement of Special Inspections with the Engineer of Record. Confirm which categories apply, whether each is continuous or periodic, and align on notification protocol before the first pour or weld.
Pre-Construction Meeting
Walk the schedule with the GC and EOR. Establish hold points, inspector notice windows, deficiency procedures, and how interim SI reports route to the AHJ and the design team.
Inspection & Reporting
Field inspectors document each category in real time. Interim SI reports go to the AHJ and the EOR. Non-conformances are flagged immediately so the contractor can correct before concealment.
Final SI Report
The Final Statement of Special Inspections is signed and sealed by a licensed Texas PE and submitted to the AHJ for Certificate of Occupancy. Closeout, not chaos.
Frequently Asked Questions
Both involve eyes on the project during construction, but they answer different questions and report to different parties. Special Inspection is a code requirement. Construction Observation is a contract service.
| Aspect | Special Inspection | Construction Observation |
|---|---|---|
| Required by | IBC Chapter 17 and the AHJ | Owner contract |
| Reports to | Building official and EOR | Owner |
| Purpose | Code compliance verification | Conformance to contract documents |
| Frequency | Continuous or periodic per IBC tables | Periodic site visits |
| Output | Final SI Report for C of O | Field reports and punch list |
| Required certs | ICC SI, AWS CWI, ACI, PE | PE judgment |
Magrym performs both. They are often paired on the same project and reported separately.
IBC Chapter 17 lists the triggers. The Risk Category (per IBC Table 1604.5), the occupancy and building height, and the structural system all factor in. In practice, almost every commercial, institutional, industrial, and multi-family project in West Texas requires a Special Inspection program. The Engineer of Record designates the categories on the Statement of Special Inspections submitted with the permit. If you are not sure, send us the EOR sealed structural drawings and we will mark up the categories that apply.
No. IBC §1704.2.1 requires the Special Inspection agency to be independent of the contractor performing the work. Contractor QC is a separate function. It does not satisfy the third-party Special Inspection requirement. Beyond the code requirement, most GC quality control programs do not hold the AWS CWI, ICC Special Inspector, ACI Field Tech, and PE stack the AHJ wants to see on the agency’s qualifications statement.
Magrym’s Special Inspection staff holds the ICC certifications relevant to West Texas commercial and industrial work: S1 Structural Steel and Bolting, S2 Structural Welding, S3 Reinforced Concrete, F1 Spray-Applied Fireproofing, and Soils Special Inspector. We add AWS Certified Welding Inspector for visual weld acceptance under AWS D1.1, ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I for fresh concrete acceptance, and a licensed Texas Professional Engineer to seal the Final SI Report. Verifiable cert numbers are provided on the agency qualifications statement.
Yes. School district projects under the Texas Education Agency and state-regulated buildings under the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation carry their own inspection and accessibility review requirements layered on top of municipal IBC enforcement. Magrym is HUB and DBE certified, holds the credential stack TEA and TDLR want to see on the agency qualifications statement, and has delivered Special Inspections on school district bond projects and TDLR-reviewed facilities across the region.
Need a Special Inspection Agency for Your Project?
Send us the Statement of Special Inspections and the structural sheets. We will return a fee proposal and an agency qualifications package.