Plan with Precision.
Build with Confidence
Early coordination and engineering insight that save time, reduce risk, and keep your project fully compliant.
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Years of Experience
Smart Planning. Solid Results.
The Foundation of Every Successful Project
At East Coast Metal Investments, every great project starts with clarity. Our planning phase connects design vision with constructable detail — ensuring every railing, storefront, and window meets spec, code, and budget from day one.
We collaborate early with architects, contractors, and developers to streamline drawings, submittals, and material selections — turning ideas into actionable, compliant plans.
Our Planning Expertise
We Bring Clarity and Confidence
We Bring Clarity and Confidence
to Every Project
At ECMI, planning is about precision — not paperwork. From detailed engineering layouts to compliance-ready documentation, we make sure your project starts strong and stays on course.
From shop drawings to material specs, our team transforms your concept into a constructable, code-compliant plan.
We help you navigate AAMA, IECC, and BABA standards so every submittal is approved the first time.
Partner with ECMI early to align budgets, schedules, and material options — saving valuable time and preventing costly revisions later.
Why Our Planning Works
Experience, Precision, and Partnership You Can Build On
With decades of fabrication and installation experience, ECMI brings clarity to the early stages of every project. Our team anticipates challenges, aligns designs with code, and delivers documentation that keeps your build moving smoothly.
We combine field-tested experience with advanced design tools to ensure every drawing, layout, and detail is buildable, efficient, and fully compliant.
From architects to GCs, we work closely with all stakeholders — coordinating design intent, budgets, and timelines to eliminate costly rework later.
Our processes meet AAMA, IECC, and Buy America/BABA standards, reducing waste while improving long-term performance and accountability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our planning process begins with detailed collaboration — reviewing architectural drawings, identifying potential design conflicts, and confirming compliance with AAMA, IECC, and local building codes. We then prepare shop drawings, material specifications, and schedules that set the foundation for a smooth build.
The earlier, the better. Engaging ECMI during pre-construction allows our team to flag potential design or material challenges early on — saving time, reducing RFIs, and ensuring budgets stay accurate through the bidding and approval stages.
Yes. Our team provides full documentation support for AAMA coating standards, IECC fenestration requirements, Buy America/BABA compliance, and Miami-Dade NOA certifications. We make sure your submittal packages are complete and approval-ready the first time.
Absolutely. We offer take-offs, material comparisons, and finish recommendations to help you meet project goals without compromising quality or compliance. Our approach ensures that value engineering doesn’t mean cutting corners.
Once designs, specs, and approvals are finalized, your project moves directly into fabrication under our Build phase — ensuring a seamless handoff with no duplication or downtime between stages.
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Partnering With Builders Who Shape Communities
From concept to completion, ECMI supports architects, contractors, and developers with precise, code-compliant metal solutions. Whether you’re planning a new project or need expert input on specifications, our team is ready to help — wherever your work takes you.
North Carolina
1100 Atlantic Ave,
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
+1 (919) 706 1594
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
+1 (919) 706 1594