History & Philosophy

Sustainable design since 1973

Inspec is an award-winning independent engineering/architectural consulting firm focused on components of the building enclosure including roofs, walls, windows, waterproofing, pavements, and other specialty areas. The company was founded in 1973 and is dedicated to improved and sustainable design, construction practices, and maintenance of the building enclosure. Inspec has offices in Minneapolis, Rochester, Milwaukee, and Chicago.

The company employs engineers, architects, registered roof consultants, a registered waterproofing consultant, registered roof observers, a green roof professional, field observers, certified thermographers, and other technical and support staff enabling us to provide services to clients on local, regional, and national levels.

Known throughout the country as a premier professional organization, Inspec has designed and implemented thousands of solutions for a wide range of clients for more than 45 years.

Inspec has a current Affirmative Action plan approved by the State of Minnesota.

A commitment to improving quality of life

Vision

Inspec is committed to being the premier engineering/architectural firm in our areas of expertise. This is accomplished through our dedication to providing error-free services, our devotion to providing the best quality and value to meet each client’s needs and expectations, and a commitment to maximizing opportunities for growth of staff in their chosen careers.

Core Purpose

Inspec’s core purpose is to improve the quality of life for our clients, the public, and our employees. The core values that support this purpose include doing what is right ethically, professionally, and morally, providing sustainable work products, establishing a stable and harmonious work environment, and doing what is fair for employees, clients, and the firm.

Methodology

In the performance of our work, Inspec encourages a heavy emphasis on the following:

  • Maintaining our independence of manufacturers and contractors. This allows Inspec the freedom to explore a wide variety of possible solutions without bias so our clients can rest assured knowing we are working on their behalf.
  • Having a thorough understanding of both the nature and cause of the problem without pre-conception before developing the design solution.
  • Developing the design solution with long-term performance and sustainability in mind.