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• Assessment of the structural practicality of a proposed project with consideration for constraints such as building code requirements, capacity of existing building components, project budget, and constructability.

• A peer review is an independent technical review of a structural design performed by another engineering firm, and can be conducted in any phase of project development and construction (see Architects and Builders tab for additional peer review definitions).  An investigative peer review is typically conducted when an issue arises where an impartial review is required to determine causes. 
• The scope of a peer review varies greatly based on the project and goals, but may be conducted for many reasons.  A few typical reasons for investigative peer reviews are as follows:

• • Construction claims review to assess claims made against the design professional(s)
  • Errors and omission claim review to evaluate claims made against the design professional(s) concerning incomplete or incorrect content on the contract documents
  • Failure review to determine causes or theories regarding collapse or performance issues with a constructed building

Source: https://www.structuremag.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/C-StructForum-Stuart-Aug101.pdf

• Confidently move forward with your project plans with comprehensive, expert analysis.

• Global

• System Specific (Balconies, Railings)

• Florida Condo Safety Bill

• Miami-Dade & Broward Counties

• City of Boca Raton

• Other Local Jurisdictions

• Assisting property owners, insurance companies, insurance adjusters, or attorneys in evaluating and understanding damaged structures, including cause and origin determination. 

• Aiding in the resolution of claims and disputes related to building structures.  Investigative peer review, code and standard-of-care review, advanced analysis and modeling.

• For buildings exposed to the elements (such as parking garages, coastal properties, and those exposed to corrosive environments) a regular maintenance program is a necessity to keep the systems functioning as intended.  Failure to maintain a building structure can lead to premature degradation, unnecessary costly repairs, and shortening of the useful service life.  A regular program of preventative maintenance and light repairs can be planned with to extend the service life and mitigate or prevent more costly repairs.

• Even well-maintained buildings, not directly exposed to elements, will experience some distress with age, and many buildings exceed their intended service design life but remain in operation.  A proactive approach to repair projects while repair scope remains minor is an effective way to ward off further degradation and serious repairs or, worse, failure/collapse.  

• Concrete repair in particular is an industry where ineffective repair is all too common and “band-aids” cover signs of distress without actually addressing the root issue.  

• An effective repair project needs to consider the required structural performance, of course, but also needs to provide appropriate protection of embedded items (rebar),  be appropriate for the application within given constraints, be designed for durability and longevity to remain effective, and consider aesthetics/appearance of the repair if in an exposed condition. 

• Wind Mitigation Inspections

• Site Specific Hazard Analysis & Resilience Study