November 6, 2024
Shallow foundations are vital components in building construction, providing stability by transferring loads from the structure to the ground below. Understanding the nuances of foundation design […]
October 18, 2024
In response to the tragic collapse of the Champlain Towers in 2021, Florida enacted legislation to ensure the structural integrity of condominiums and cooperative buildings. These […]
October 18, 2024
Building safety is a critical concern, especially in regions prone to environmental hazards. Broward County’s Building Safety Inspection Program (BSIP) is designed to ensure the structural […]
October 18, 2024
As of June 2022, new laws and amended regulations have significantly updated building recertification processes for property owners and design professionals in Miami-Dade County. These changes […]
October 18, 2024
Ensuring the safety and longevity of your building is a top priority, especially with the recent updates to Highland Beach’s building recertification and inspection program. If […]
October 17, 2024
As Florida continues to recover from the devastation caused by Hurricane Milton, which made landfall as a Category 3 storm with sustained winds of 110+ mph, […]
September 18, 2024
Florida has implemented new legislation requiring milestone inspections for condominium and residential cooperative (co-op) buildings that are three stories or taller. These inspections are crucial for […]
September 6, 2024
Often, in the design of shallow foundations, uplifte has a much greater influence on the foundation size than the gravity loads. For example, consider a cubical […]
August 26, 2024
A growing consideration in the field of structural design is the analysis of buildings and other structures for flood loads. Floods cause billions of dollars of […]