ICC-500 Peer Review is an independent engineering service that evaluates storm shelter designs for compliance with the ICC 500 Standard for the Design and Construction of Storm Shelters. Performed by a licensed professional engineer not involved in the original design, this review verifies structural calculations, drawings, and detailing to ensure the shelter meets required wind, debris impact, and life-safety criteria for tornado and hurricane events. The result is a clear, documented confirmation of compliance that supports permitting, ICC-500 requirements, and owner confidence.  Tanner Consulting remains with the project from design start to construction completion...providing the Peer Review, Submittal & RFI Reviews, and answering shelter related construction questions.

Tanner Consulting has conducted over 200 Property Conditions Assessment (PCA) surveys, both debt and equity positions, and reporting using popular online platforms, such as Quire. Tanner Consulting has conducted over 100 Construction Project Management (CPM), with inspections every month, with some lasting for several years. Tanner Consulting’s lifetime experience in the design and construction industry has been found to be helpful to the contractor and the client.

Structural engineering is the discipline focused on the analysis and design of structural systems to safely support and resist applied loads throughout a structure’s service life. Tanner Consulting is professionally licensed and qualified through education, training, and experience to perform detailed structural analysis of building components, review the work of other engineers, prepare technical reports and evaluations, and observe construction activities. Our services include evaluation of structural performance, investigation of cracking related to soil settlement and water intrusion, and analysis of building failures resulting from wind, snow loading, lightning, fire, explosions, tornadoes, hurricanes, and other severe wind events, as well as the evaluation of errors in architectural and structural design.

Forensic Engineering investigation is the application of the art and science of engineering in the jurisprudence system, requiring the services of legally qualified professional engineers. Forensic Engineering may include, but is not limited to, the investigation of the physical causes of accidents and other sources of claims and litigation; preparation of engineering reports; testimony at hearings and trials in administrative or judicial proceedings; and the rendition of advisory opinions to assist the resolution of disputes affecting life and property.

Tanner Consulting’s architectural services support owners, lenders, and project teams through all phases of design, construction, and property evaluation. Services include the identification of errors and omissions in architectural design and construction documents, on-site inspections to verify construction quality, conformance with approved plans, and compliance with applicable building codes and standards. Tanner Consulting also provides review of contractor pay applications and progress documentation to assist lenders and owners in verifying work completion and appropriate disbursement of funds. In addition, the firm has extensive experience performing Property Condition Assessments (PCAs) in accordance with ASTM E2018-24, delivering clear, objective reporting to support informed decision-making for real estate transactions and asset management.

Tanner Consulting’s wind engineering practice focuses on building performance and occupant safety during severe storm events, including tornadoes, hurricanes, straight-line winds, snow, rain, and lightning. Services include consultation on the design and evaluation of ICC-500–compliant residential and community storm shelters and the identification of Safer Places of Refuge for schools, commercial facilities, and industrial and manufacturing plants. Tanner Consulting has participated in nationally recognized post-storm investigations following Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Ike, and the May 3, 1999 Midwest tornado outbreak, and have contributed to storm research and building performance publications associated with Texas Tech University’s National Wind Institute.