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Greg Batista, PE, CGC, SI
Structural Engineer - Building Safety Authority
The go to expert when buildings fail
The go to expert when Florida buildings fail. 35+ years rehabilitating Florida’s existing buildings. One of very few experts holding PE, CGC, and SI credentials simultaneously – uniquely qualified to speak to both the technical causes of building failures and the realities of fixing them.
PE • CGC • SI
Triple licensed expert
Expert Biography
A rare and lethal combination of expertise
Greg Batista ,PE, CGC, SI is president of G. Batista Engineering & Construction and a Structural Engineer specializing in the rehabilitation and structural repair of existing buildings.
With more than 35 years of experience in Florida’s engineering and construction industry, he has led numerous structural repair and restoration projects involving aging buildings, concrete deterioration, and building envelope failures.
Greg is frequently called upon by national and regional media to explain structural failures, building safety issues, and the challenges facing aging buildings.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
- Certified General Contrator (CGC)
- Licensed Special Inspector (SI)
Greg Batista, PE, CGC, SI
President of G. Batista Engineering & Construction
Available to comment on
Signature Topics & Commentary Areas
01 Building Collapse & Structural Failures
Causes, Contributing factors, and what investigators look for.
02 Aging Condominiums & Infrastructure Risks
Florida’s looming condo crisis, deferred maintenance, and inspection laws.
03 Concrete Corrosion in Coastal Environments
How salt water, humidity, and rebar corrosion damage Florida structures.
04 Surfside Collapse - Leasons Learned
Author of ‘Negligence!’ – What the industry learned after Champlain Towers
05 Repair VS Replace Decision Frameworks
Helping Owners and boards make defensible cost aware decisions.
06 Structural Monitoring Tech, Sensors, & AI
How emerging tech is transforming the way we maintain existing buildings.
Awards & Professional Recognition
US CONGRESS
Business & Community Award
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz 2019
PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
Hispanic Engineering Association
2020
PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
Chamber of Commerce
2021
BROWARD COUNTY
Board of Unsafe Structures
Former member
MEDIA CONTACT
Fore interviews, quotes & on-camera commentary
Greg responds to most media inquiries within 24 hours and is available for live broadcast, recorded segments, written commentary and on-site filming throughout South Florida
Primary Media Contact
Greg Batista, PE, CGC, SI
✉ gbatista @askgbatista.com
☎ (954) 434-2053 (Office)
📱 (954) 822-8404 (Cell)
🗺️ 3806 Davie Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl 33312
G. Batista Engineering in the news
Greg Batista is widely recognized across numerous news outlets as an esteemed industry leader, lending his expertise on an array of topics spanning building inspections, structural failures, real estate insights, and engineering acumen. His insightful commentary serves as a beacon of knowledge, particularly during tragic events involving bridges or buildings, where Greg Batista readily offers his wealth of industry experience to inform and educate the public.
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Surfside Collapse Collapse CNN
In this video Greg speaks with CNN regarding the Champlain Towers collapse in Surfside, Florida
3 Years after the Surfside Collapse with wsvn 7
In this video, Greg gives insights into why the Surside Collapse could have occurred and how to spot problems in your building.
Baltimore Bridge Collapse with Telemundo
In this video Greg speaks with Telemundo about the Bridge Collapse in Baltimore
Greg Batista Speaks with inside edition
In this video Greg speaks with Inside Edition regarding the Balcony at Fox Theater in Atlanta, Georgia.
Baltimore Bridge Collapse Telemundo
In this video Greg speaks with Telundo regarding the bridge collapse in Baltimore.
IOWA Apartment Collapse CNN
In this video Greg speaks with CNN regarding the partial apartment collapse in Davenport, IOWA
THE HIGHKEY PODCAST WITH LUKE LINTZ
In this video Greg speaks on his life and business ventures
Surfside Collapse Collapse MSNBC
In this video Greg speaks with MSNBC regarding the Champlain Towers collapse in Surfside, Florida
Surfside Collapse Collapse 2 CNN
In this video Greg speaks with CNN regarding the Champlain Towers collapse in Surfside, Florida
Surfside Collapse Collapse Inside edition
In this video Greg speaks with CNN regarding the Champlain Towers collapse in Surfside, Florida
Surfside Collapse Collapse Univision
In this video Greg speaks with Univision regarding the Champlain Towers collapse in Surfside, Florida
SURFSIDE COLLAPSE GMA
In this video Greg speaks with Good Morning America regarding the Champlain Towers collapse in Surfside, Florida
SURFSIDE COLLAPSE TAMPA BAY NEWS
In this video Greg speaks with Univision regarding the Champlain Towers collapse in Surfside, Florida
Surfside Collapse Collapse MSNBC
In this video Greg speaks with MSNBC regarding the Champlain Towers collapse in Surfside, Florida and speaks on his experience when he performed the inspection on some areas of the building.
OLDER CONDO CRISIS with SOUTH FLORIDA BUSINESS JOURNAL
In this article Greg Speaks with the South Florida Business Journal regarding the condo crisis that older buildings are facing.
In this article greg talks with the reaL deal
In this article Greg talks with the Real Deal about the looming Condo crisis that worsened after the collapse of the Champlain Towers.
GREG BATISTA was featured in this artice with Sun Sentinel
In this article Greg Batista talks about punching shear which could be one of the reasons for the Champlain collapse.
GREG BATISTA was featured in this artice with us news
In this article Greg Batista talks about moving a home from one location to another
GREG BATISTA ARTICLE IN MIAMI HERALD
In this article Greg Batista explains some of the ways you can prepare your building for a hurricane.
GREG BATISTA ARTICLE IN BENZINGA
In this article, Greg Batista talks with Benzinga about how to Maximize property values and how to manage maintenance cost.
GREG BATISTA ARTICLE IN CNN
In this article, Greg Batista talks with CNN about the possible mysteries behind the Champlain Towers Collapse in Surfside, Fl.
GREG BATISTA ARTICLE IN USA today
In this article, Greg Batista is interviewed by USA today regarding his professionals pursuits in Engineering.
GREG BATISTA feature in Sun Sentinel
In this article Greg Batista talks with Sun Sentinel about how cranes function in construction projects
GREG BATISTA Feature IN MIAMI HERALD
In this article Greg Batista talks about how one of the walls is a structural element which others might have disagreed with.
GREG BATISTA Feature IN NEWS WEEK
In this article Greg Batista comments on the rising cost of insurace for home owners.
GREG BATISTA Feature on the good men project
In this article Greg Batista talks about his success as an Engineer and what it took to get there.
GREG BATISTA Feature in tech times
In this article Greg Batista talks about the dangers of ignoring safety measures in construction.
SURFSIDE Collapse with Telemundo
In this article Greg Speaks with Telemundo on the Surside Collapse and why it could have occured
Florida Business Forum podcast
In this podcast Greg goes more into depth about Engineering & Construction and also talks about his art with the Florida Business Forum.
Florida Business Forum podcast
In this video Greg is interviewed by the Florida Business Forum Podcast