Building Envelope Consulting
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State
State-level organizations oversee large and diverse portfolios of infrastructure, programs, and regulatory responsibilities. These assets and services often span transportation, utilities, public facilities, and environmental systems. Kiwa supports state agencies with independent technical expertise that helps ensure consistency, safety, and compliance across complex systems, enabling informed decision-making and effective stewardship of public resources.
Our services include
Compliance Assurance
Raba Kistner provides full-service environmental permitting and compliance services for design-build and other transportation infrastructure projects.
Construction Engineering and Inspection
Raba Kistner has provided successful construction project administration and coordination for clients throughout the Southwestern United States and beyond since 1968.
ISO 14001 Environmental Management
ISO 14001 Environmental Management Certification with Kiwa: reduce waste, gain customer trust and be competitive.
ISO 27001 Information Security Management System
ISO 27001 Information Security Certification with Kiwa: secure your information, build trust in your brand.
Surveying
Surveying - T2 Utility Engineers (T2ue) provides specialized geospatial surveying and mapping services, applying professional judgment to provide reliable and detailed site-specific surveys of above and below-ground features. State-of-the art equipment, c...
Utility Coordination
Utility impacts and relocations present significant risks to infrastructure project delays. T2 Utility Engineers Utility Coordination professionals develop a managed approach to identify and guide the complex utility conflict resolution process, working c...
Subsurface Utility Engineering
Professional investigation and analysis of below and above-ground utilities, using engineering standards, provides the reliable information project owners and designers need to manage the impact of existing utilities on projects to avoid costly problems d...
Public Involvement
Raba Kistner’s professional environmental staff have a wide range of experience in planning, coordinating, and conducting public involvement activities across various sectors and for different clients.
ISO 27017 Information security for cloud services
Are you a provider or customer of cloud services? With certification against the international standard ISO 27017:21 you can demonstrate your stakeholders that you are aware of the security risks of storing and processing information in the cloud and that...
ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management (ABMS)
The international standard ISO 37001 helps organizations reduce the risks and costs associated with bribery, corruption, etc. Kiwa can assist your organization in combating bribery and promoting an ethical corporate culture through ISO 37001 certification...
ISO 45001 Health and safety at work
ISO 45001 is a tool to systematically fulfill the legal obligation for employers to ensure the health and safety of employees and to pursue a policy aimed at achieving the best possible working conditions.
ISO 50001 Energy Management
ISO 50001 Energy Management system certification with Kiwa: conserve resources, save money and mitigate climate change.
ISO 9001 Quality Management
ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems Certification with Kiwa: improve your performance, meet customers’ needs and increase your profit.
ISO 42001 Certification for AI Management Systems
With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), managing and controlling AI applications responsibly has become increasingly important. The ISO/IEC 42001 standard provides an internationally recognized framework for establishing, implementing and maintaini...
AS/EN 9100 Aerospace Quality Management
AS/EN 9100 Aerospace Quality Management certification: meet strict quality standards, demonstrate your commitment to quality and safety & meet customers’ needs.
ISO 22301 Business continuity management systems
ISO 22301 Business continuity management system with Kiwa: Prepare for disaster, disaster, and accident-related business disruptions.
ISO 20000: The standard for professional IT service management
ISO 20000 is the international standard for Service Management Systems (SMS). It helps organizations set up an effective IT service management system that meets the needs of both the business and its customers.
What We Do
Kiwa provides independent assessment, inspection, testing, and assurance services that support state-level planning, delivery, and oversight. Our work helps agencies understand asset condition, construction quality, operational performance, and regulatory alignment across geographically dispersed programs.
We support statewide initiatives by delivering consistent, defensible evaluations that align with agency standards and public accountability requirements.
Why This Matters
State agencies manage infrastructure and services with long service lives and significant public investment. Inconsistent oversight or incomplete information can lead to inefficiencies, safety risks, and increased lifecycle costs. Independent expertise helps state organizations maintain consistency, manage risk, and demonstrate responsible governance.
How Kiwa Delivers Value
Kiwa delivers value through scalable expertise, standardized methodologies, and independence from delivery teams. Our specialists help state agencies implement consistent oversight practices while adapting to local conditions and regulatory frameworks.
Our work supports transparent reporting, risk-based decision-making, and long-term asset performance.
Who We Serve
State departments and agencies
Transportation and infrastructure authorities
Environmental and regulatory bodies
State-owned utilities and facilities
Program and asset managers
FAQs
Can Kiwa support multi-district or statewide programs?
Yes. Kiwa routinely supports large, geographically distributed programs.
Does Kiwa align with state-specific standards and procedures?
Yes. Our services are tailored to agency requirements.