October 15, 2026
The upcoming 9th Edition (2026) Florida Building Code includes changes that may affect your next project. This overview highlights selected Building, Mechanical and Energy Conservation updates, […]
October 12, 2026
Prepare for residential energy calculations in Florida with plans, envelope data and system selections. Blower-door testing is a separate service.
October 8, 2026
For a new home, start with structural plans, MEP design and the residential site requirements. For a commercial renovation, the proposed use and building-system changes shape the scope. For an existing building, start with the condition you need evaluated or the report being requested.
October 5, 2026
Understand the project information behind Florida wind-load design, including location, exposure, building use, geometry and connections.
September 23, 2026
When a pool permit review returns comments, start by assembling the complete comment letter and the exact drawing set that was reviewed. Sending a short excerpt without the referenced sheets can make it harder to understand what the reviewer is asking.
September 23, 2026
A pool engineering package starts with the proposed pool and its site, not a standard stack of documents that fits every property. The pool layout, equipment, structural conditions and permitting comments help determine which engineering services are needed.
August 24, 2026
A Florida building recertification inspection can uncover structural deterioration, electrical deficiencies, unsafe conditions, or other problems that prevent an engineer or architect from certifying the building […]
August 10, 2026
Florida homeowners participating in Elevate Florida are entering one of the most important parts of the state’s residential mitigation initiative. As projects progress through FEMA approval […]
July 31, 2026
Most Florida property owners find out their roof is a problem when an insurance renewal notice lands in their mailbox. By then, the clock is already […]