P3 Consulting

What P3 Consulting does

P3 Consulting is a specialized code consulting firm headquartered in Austin, Texas, founded in 2013 by John A. Rickard. The firm serves architects, contractors, developers, and healthcare facility operators across three core service lines: code consulting on NFPA codes, the International Building Code, and building/fire safety standards; accessibility consulting and Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) compliance delivered by Registered Accessibility Specialists; and Joint Commission life safety assessments for healthcare organizations preparing for accreditation surveys. The firm's reach extends beyond Texas through a long-standing partnership with a Virginia firm to conduct annual life safety assessments at U.S. Army hospitals since 1999.

The firm operates without proprietary software, platforms, or digital technology products. Its competitive differentiation rests entirely on human credentials and institutional regulatory access: founder John Rickard is dually registered as an architect and engineer in Texas with approximately 40 years of experience, served on the NFPA Standards Council from 2012 to 2017, and currently presides over TDLR's Architectural Barriers Advisory Committee. James Rickard, TAS Manager, is a Registered Accessibility Specialist since 2008 and a principal member of the NFPA 5000 Technical Committee. This positioning provides insight into code development and interpretation that is not publicly available.

Revenue is generated through professional service fees based on a percentage of estimated project cost, billed on a project-by-project basis. The firm is privately held, founder-owned, and operates without external funding. Customers include U.S. Army hospitals (federal work since 1999), Texas Parks and Wildlife, the Lower Colorado River Authority, and a project-driven base of architects, contractors, developers, and healthcare facility operators concentrated in Texas. Sales are led by reputation, referrals, and credibility with authorities having jurisdiction, with no dedicated marketing infrastructure beyond a basic company website.

Name

P3 Consulting

Legal name

P3 Consulting

Website

https://p3consulting.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

P3 Consulting is an Austin, Texas-based code consulting firm providing NFPA code consulting, Texas Accessibility Standards compliance, and Joint Commission life safety assessments to architects, contractors, developers, and healthcare facility operators. Founded in 2013 by John A. Rickard.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Code Compliance Consulting

NAICS

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Risk, Compliance & Internal Controls Consulting (BPAHACAJ)

Keywords

• Building code consulting
• Fire safety compliance
• Accessibility consulting
• Life safety assessments
• Healthcare facility compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Plan Review Services: Fees charged for reviewing building plans and specifications for code compliance, including accessibility (TAS), building codes, and fire safety codes. Fees are based on the estimated cost of the project.
2. Inspection Services: Fees charged for on-site construction inspections to verify code compliance. Fees are based on the estimated cost of the project.
3. Life Safety Assessments: Annual life safety assessments conducted at healthcare facilities in preparation for Joint Commission accreditation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

P3 Consulting is a specialized code consulting firm that helps architects, contractors, developers, and healthcare facility operators apply building codes, fire safety codes, and accessibility standards (NFPA, IBC, TAS, Texas state licensing requirements) to design and construction projects. Core services include Code Consulting, Accessibility Consulting and TAS Compliance (plan review and inspection by Registered Accessibility Specialists), and Joint Commission Life Safety Assessments for healthcare facilities.

Product overview

P3 Consulting offers a portfolio of three integrated consulting services focused on building codes, accessibility compliance, and healthcare facility accreditation. The core offering includes Code Consulting (applying NFPA codes, IBC, and fire/life safety codes), Accessibility Consulting with TAS Compliance (plan review and inspection services), and Joint Commission Life Safety Assessments. All services are delivered by Registered Accessibility Specialists and professionals with NFPA code-writing committee experience, serving architects, contractors, developers, and healthcare facility operators in Texas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Code Consulting Expert consulting on National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and standards, International Building Code (IBC), and building/fire safety codes. The service helps architects, contractors, and developers understand and apply code provisions to design and construction projects, including identifying code issues early to avoid redesign and rework.
• Accessibility Consulting and TAS Compliance Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) compliance services including plan review submittals and inspection submittals. Provided by Registered Accessibility Specialists (RAS) to help public spaces comply with accessibility requirements for persons with physical disabilities.
• Joint Commission Life Safety Assessments Annual life safety assessments for healthcare organizations to prepare for Joint Commission accreditation. Services include identifying deficiencies in Life Safety Code compliance and helping hospitals prepare for triennial surveys.

Quantifiable outcome

• Goal of saving clients more than they charge in fees through reduced rework and delays

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Jensen Hughes: Global leader in fire protection engineering, code consulting, and life safety services with deep expertise in NFPA codes and healthcare facility compliance — provides overlapping services to P3's healthcare and government clients but at much greater scale and geographic reach.
• Partner Engineering and Science: Engineering and consulting firm providing property condition assessments, code consulting, and compliance services for real estate and construction clients — overlaps with P3 in code and accessibility compliance but serves a broader CRE/institutional customer base.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification company offering building code compliance, plan review, and commissioning services — operates at much larger scale than P3 but serves overlapping healthcare, government, and commercial real estate clients.
• Simpson Gumpertz & Heger: Engineering firm providing structural, building envelope, and code consulting services to architects, contractors, and building owners — competes for similar client engagements requiring deep code interpretation expertise, particularly on complex healthcare and institutional facilities.
• Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates: Engineering consulting firm with deep code, structural, and building enclosure expertise serving institutional, healthcare, and government clients — comparable to P3 in serving regulated facilities but offers a much broader technical consulting portfolio.

Direct peers

• Code Consultants, Inc. Independent building code and fire protection consulting firm offering plan review, inspection, and code interpretation services to architects, contractors, and building owners — directly comparable in service mix and customer base to P3 Consulting.
• The Code Group: Specialized building code consulting firm providing code analysis, plan review, and inspection services for architects, developers, and owners — closely mirrors P3's core service offering and customer profile as a pure-play code consultancy.

Regional players

• Senez Consulting: Specialized building code consulting firm providing plan review, inspections, and code interpretation across Canada — closely comparable in service model and niche focus, but operates in Canadian jurisdictions rather than Texas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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