The Phillips Group has provided full service building department solutions to public agencies as well as private practitioners since 1978. The firm’s collective experience incorporates all facets of building department operations, including administration, plan review, inspection, accelerated (third party) plan review, and quality control services.

The Phillips Group’s full-time credentialed staff includes licensed architects and engineers trained in the administration/enforcement of building codes, building officials, certified plans examiners, and certified building officials. The staff is active with AIA, CALBO, CBOAC, ICC, NFPA, IAPMC, and SEAONC (Structural Engineers Association of Northern California) and regularly provides seminars and workshops on building code regulations.

The Phillips Group has vast experience with public agencies, and has served over 100 cities, counties, and state agencies in California and Oregon. This experience incorporates plan review and inspection services for tens of thousands of structures, as well as a significant amount of building department administration experience.

The Phillips Group has also performed the majority of all peer reviews in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa counties over the past decade. Its expertise in performing third party reviews is a significant factor in helping architects, contractors, and developers guide a large project faster through the plan review process, resulting in significant cost savings.

The Phillips Group is committed to working in collaborative ways with its clients, exceeding their expectations. The firm’s knowledge of building codes and requirements is extensive and thorough and the staff provides the highest standards of professional service.