November 5, 2025
In Florida’s competitive development landscape, every day counts and so does every dollar. Whether you’re managing a high-rise in Miami, a retail complex in Tampa Bay, […]
October 7, 2025
When Florida launched Elevate Florida, its first statewide residential mitigation initiative, it signaled a strategic pivot toward stronger, more resilient homes across the 67 counties. We […]
September 15, 2025
Introduction In the wake of the tragic Surfside condominium collapse in 2021, Florida lawmakers took decisive action to prevent another disaster. The Florida Building Safety Act […]
August 20, 2025
In Episode 3 of Campfire Talks with Florida Engineering, Lightning Engineering, and Gunderson Engineering, we sit down with Larry Lipke, head of our commercial and residential […]
August 15, 2025
Learn why emptying a pool before a hurricane can be risky, how to prepare the surrounding area, and what to document if structural concerns arise.
August 12, 2025
Phase 2 inspections have become a crucial element in Florida’s building safety ecosystem—particularly in response to recent legislation following the Surfside condominium collapse. These inspections go […]
August 8, 2025
A span table connects a set of stated design conditions with a permitted span or related design value. The important first step is checking whether those stated conditions match the work. Finding a number that appears to fit the room is not enough.
August 7, 2025
Florida’s reputation for sun and surf comes with a hidden cost—rapid structural wear on buildings exposed to salt air, humidity, and storms. In response to past […]
August 4, 2025
The structural safety of Florida’s aging buildings is no longer optional—it’s regulated, recurring, and essential. With SB 4-D and now HB 913 in effect, the state […]