We focus on turning every plan review comment into a clear, code-cited compliance response, helping your team reduce review cycles and move projects confidently toward permit approval.
Each recommendation is written for both experts and non-technical stakeholders, supporting better decisions, reducing confusion, and aligning architects, contractors, and owners around the same compliance strategy.
Our reports map each comment to specific code sections and drawing locations, giving you a defendable record that supports faster approvals and easier coordination across design and construction teams.
We exist to turn complex building codes into clear, documented guidance that reduces review delays and helps every project stakeholder understand exactly what compliance requires.
Our dedicated leaders combine business administrative excellence and ICC-certified technical expertise to streamline your project plan approvals..Our Houston team supports design teams in most cities.
Mary Sharp leads our administrative operations at Universal Compliance Specialist, ensuring seamless project workflows and responsive client communication across all nationwide remote engagements.
With a strong background in business administration, she oversees our operational structure, client onboarding, and delivery frameworks so design teams receive fast, reliable compliance documentation tailored to their project schedules.
Ronald Livingston brings extensive technical knowledge and plan evaluation expertise to our consulting practice as our primary Building Code Consultant.
Holding International Code Council (ICC) certifications, he specializes in translating intricate municipal and national building codes into clear, actionable revisions. Ronald works directly with architects, engineers, and project managers to streamline review cycles and secure swift plan approvals.