About

Serving the Atlanta market since 2002

For nearly 3 decades, Nier Building Inspections has served the Atlanta market and performed inspections nationwide. We’ve also provided training for home inspectors and contractors locally for over 7 years.

Backed by extensive certifications

Every Nier Building Inspections consultant is a certified professional inspector. We are certified in construction, land development, mold radon, stucco and duct and envelope testing. Our certifications are from PRO-LAB,ESA, State of Georgia, International Code Council and Georgia Soil and Water Conservation District.

We’ve been certified as a Level V “Professional Building Official” by BOAG (Building Officials Association in Georgia), Master Code Professional (MCP) from the ICC (International Code Council) and Code Certified Master Inspector-CCMI from GAHI (Georgia Association of Home Inspectors).

The Master Code Professional (MCP) is the highest level of certification the Code Council offers. The Code Council has certified thousands of individuals, but only a small select number have attained this high level of achievement, approximately 800 individuals (as of 1/2017). To obtain this level of certification requires and demonstrates commitment to the profession, diverse knowledge of codes, and a high level of self-initiative. Master Code Professionals are typically responsible for all technical and management aspects of code enforcement.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• management of a code enforcement department
• supervision of building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and elevator inspectors and support staff
• performing or supervising performance of building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical plan review
• when necessary, inspecting or supervising inspection of structures for compliance with the International Codes® and referenced standards.

Professionalism every step of the way

We create a customized written detailed report that can be used as your “owner’s manual” for maintaining your home.

The only wrong question is the question you didn’t ask!

We encourage you to be present during the inspection and ask questions. We want you to feel informed and confident about every decision you make based on the evaluation you receive.

Michael Nier, CEO

Michael Nier is a Master Code Professional and holds 43 certifications from ICC and NFPA.He has over 25 Years of technical and managerial experience in both private government partnerships as well as within the traditional municipal government enterprise and within the construction industry. Working with various municipal and commercial clients, responsibilities have included; Chief Building Official for the startup of two cities in Georgia, performing; department set up, organization and implementation, plan review, permitting, code enforcement, field inspection, supervision of other inspections, review staff and training employees. Michael has served as Building Official in numerous jurisdictions in Georgia both as interim as well as primary. He is past Vice President of Northwest Georgia Inspectors Association and has served on the Fire Sprinkler Exam Development Committee for the International Code Councils’ Board for International Professional Standards. Michael has taught home inspection and code certification classes to municipal inspectors, home inspectors, remodelers and builders for over 10 years. Michael has previously owned and operated a small "turn-key" remodeling company specializing in residential and light commercial buildings.

Chris Lee, Senior Consultant

Our Senior Code Consultant, Chris Lee, holds numerous certifications in Residential and Commercial Inspection. He has over 30 Years of technical and business experience in both private government partnerships as well as within local government organizations. Working with various municipal and commercial clients, responsibilities have included; plan reviews, permit approvals, code enforcement, and field inspection. Chris previously owned and operated a small home building and remodeling company specializing in new construction and remodeling of homes.

Justin Mercure, Senior Consultant

Justin Mercure is certified for NPDES Inspections and Plan Review and he is a Certified Mold Inspector. He has over 20 Years of technical and business experience in both government and corporate settings. His experience includes residential and commercial property management, purchase, rehab and leasing. He is also involved in quoting and managing construction jobs for commercial and governmental organizations. His Inspection experience includes municipalities, residential and commercial buildings, land development, NPDES inspections and monitoring.

Paul Ivey, Master Code Professional

Paul Ivey, is also a Master Code Professional and has more than 20 certifications including all plan review and inspection disciplines (building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing and fire). Paul has over 40 years of experience with residential and commercial construction. Including over 20 years performing building code related services for metro Atlanta- area municipalities. Paul has been the Building Official in Alpharetta, Norcross, Brookhaven and provided Inspection services to Peachtree Corners and Sandy Springs. He is past President of Northwest Georgia Inspectors Association and has been involved in the code development and enforcement process in Georgia. Paul taught at Gwinnett Technical College in the Construction Management program for several years.