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ITAC International is a leader in floor failure analysis and surface traction auditing. Our reputation is built on honesty, integrity, and excellent service to our clients. We are committed to our clients in providing an exceptional experience.
Here at ITAC, we specialize in providing a professional and unbiased analysis when your hard-earned investment has failed. Our mission is to keep walkway surfaces safe by providing a detailed investigation in slip and fall events.
Billy Simmons is the founder of ITAC International, LLC., an inspection, consulting, and slip & fall auditing firm. He has conducted numerous investigations for distributors, contractors, home builders, manufacturers, attorneys, homeowners, and insurance companies.
Billy has worked in all phases of the construction industry most of his life, and over the past 30 years has dedicated his experience to the flooring industry and slip & fall events.
Billy is a Certified Forensic Consultant and has achieved Inspector Certifications from NWFA IFCII, FCITS, IICRC, and is one of only a few NWFA certified commercial hardwood inspectors in North America including Canada.
Billy has many other credentials related to floor safety. ANSI/NFSI Certificate Holder- Walkway Auditor & Safety Specialist, CXLT Tribometer Certified, and CPAA-Floor Slippage Safety Training.
Billy is currently on the Board of Directors for the National Wood Flooring Association for Certified Professionals and serves on several committees within the industry.
Billy is an instructor and guest speaker at educational seminars for industry professionals.
Billy travels nationwide and internationally.
EDUCATION
University of North Texas College of Engineering
Columbia Southern University-Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Occupational Safety and Health Technology
National Wood Flooring Association-Vanguard Degree & Ambassador Degree
Graduate, Building Science-HVAC
CERTIFICATIONS
American College of Forensic Examiners Institute
-Certified Forensic Consultant
HARDWOOD
-National Wood Flooring Association
-Certified Inspector (Residential)
-Certified Inspector (Commercial)
-Certified Installer
-Certified Sand & Finisher
-Certified Sales Counselor
-Certified Inspector-Flooring Consultants and Inspection Training Service (FCITS:
-Hardwood & Laminate Inspector
-Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)
-Hardwood & Laminate Inspector
-Certified Inspector-Institute for Floor Covering Inspectors (IFCII)
CARPET
-Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)
-Certified Inspector
-Certified Cleaning & Reinstallation
-Flooring Consultants and Inspection Training Service (FCITS)
-Certified Inspector
-Certified Floorcovering Installers (CFI)
-Carpet Installation Inspector
-NFIC-Natural Fiber Installation Certification
-Certified Inspector.
-Certified Inspector-Institute for Floor Covering Inspectors (IFCII)
TILE & STONE
-Ceramic Tile Educations Foundation (CTEF)
-Accredited Inspector
-Flooring Consultants and Inspection Training Service (FCITS)
-Certified Inspector
-Certified Inspector-Institute for Floor Covering Inspectors (IFCII)
LAMINATE FLOORING
-Flooring Consultants and Inspection Training Service (FCITS
-Certified Inspector
-North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA)
-Certified Inspector
– Institute for Floor Covering Inspectors (IFCII)
-Certified Inspector
COMMERCIAL AND RESILIENT FLOORING
-Flooring Consultants and Inspection Training Service (FCITS)
-Certified Inspector
-Johnsonite Commercial Inspector Training- (Composite Tile, Rubber Flooring, Sports Flooring, Linoleum)
-Certified Inspector-Institute for Floor Covering Inspectors (IFCII)
CONCRETE SUBSTRATES
-World of Concrete-Master Certificate in Floors & Slabs
-International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) Certified Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Technician
GREEN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION:
-World of Concrete-Master Certificate in Construction Management with focus on Green Building and Sustainability
WATER/FLOOD DAMAGE & MOLD REMEDIATION:
-Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)
-Certified Restoration Technician
-Certified Applied Microbial Remediation Technician
-Journeyman Water Restorer
-Odor Control Technician
FLOOR & CONSTRUCTION SAFETY TRAINING
-CPAA-Floor Slippage Safety Training
-CXLT Tribometer Certified
-National Floor Safety Institute (NSFI)
-Certified Walkway Auditor Certificate Holder & Safety Specialist
-OSHA 10
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
National Wood Flooring Association- Certified Instructor
Institute for Floor Covering Inspectors – Certified Instructor
American Institute of Architects-Approved CEU Instructor
