January 12, 2026
Railing systems are critical life-safety components in Florida’s built environment. Whether installed on balconies, stairs, ramps, or elevated walkways, railings must meet strict code requirements to […]
January 5, 2026
Florida’s flat landscape is both an engineering marvel and a design challenge. Across the state, from Pensacola to Palm Beach, minimal elevation changes and shallow groundwater […]
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
When hurricane season approaches, Florida homeowners start thinking about storm shutters, backup generators, and—yes—the pool. One common question is whether draining your pool will protect it […]
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 chart is a structural reference tool—often in tabular form—that tells you how far a structural member (like a joist or rafter) can span safely […]