Future Tech Consultants of New York, Inc. (FTC) is an A2LA accredited special inspections agency headquartered in Mineola, New York. FTC provides Engineering, Special, and Progress Inspections to Owners and Owner Representatives throughout the Nation.
Established in 1994, FTC is owned, managed and operated by professional engineers with experience of over 50 years. Our approach is to build long-term relationships with our clients. FTC has earned its reputation for professionalism, integrity, and reliability in the construction industry through its exceptional quality service and impeccable performance record.
Our Technical team is comprised of licensed professional engineers, field engineers, certified technicians, and project managers. They have the experience and credentials to provide our clients with a wide range of engineering, special inspection and testing services in accordance with project plans, specifications while being well-versed in local and governmental codes, regulations, and national standards.
This effective use of manpower, proper management, and experienced personnel armed with new technological tools, enhances our capabilities to meet the needs of our clients. FTC in known to approach all of our clients’ projects with the same high level of professionalism. Each project is assigned to a knowledgeable project manager and begins with a kick-off meeting. This initial meeting, with the client and all relevant trades is to produce a detailed plan of action specifically tailored to the project and to our client’s requirements. This can avoid many of the common problems by maintaining a current log for any non-conformances that arise from testing or inspections and gives our clients the ability to know exactly which members of the construction team must correct any deficient work.
FTC also prides itself on our exceptional internal staff that works hand in hand with all of our Field Personnel. This joint effort protocol allows FTC to run projects efficiently from inception to completion. To maintain quality FTC provides continuous education and technical training for its staff. As a key player of the construction team for each project implementation of all our standards allow FTC to keep the necessary lines of communication open in order to facilitate the project’s progress, on or ahead of schedule.
FTC has a licensed accredited laboratory that performs testing on all construction materials for soils, concrete, masonry, and develop and run concrete design mixes. The laboratory is fully accredited by state, local authorities and is licensed by New York City Department of Buildings (NYCDOB). The FTC lab is operated by engineers and technicians certified by the American Concrete Institute (ACI) and National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET).
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FTC is proud to be a part of the NYC Building Code revision committee. The NYC Building Codes enhance building and construction safety through expanded requirements for fire protection, structural integrity, and stronger enforcement on all construction projects. We fully embrace enhancement and safety changes. We keep our finger on the pulse of our rapidly changing industry and take the extra steps of educating our clients about any changes while guiding them through codes and requirements.