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MIAMI 40 YEAR RECERTIFICATION GUIDE
Here at G. Batista Engineering and Construction, we specialize in 40 year recertifications, otherwise known as 40 year inspections. If you are reading this BLOG, it’s likely you received a notice and own or manage a property within Miami Dade County. Rest assured, this page will provide you with everything you need about 40 year recertifications steps and requirements regardless of the city in Miami your property is located.
CITY OF HOLLYWOOD 40 YEAR INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
The City of Hollywood is a beautiful coastal city nestled between Miami and Fort Lauderdale abundant in high-rise buildings, many of which were constructed over 40 years ago. These buildings that are 40 years or older must undergo an in-depth inspection known as a 40 year recertification. This requirement is adopted under Broward county’s requirements as part of the Broward County Building Safety Inspection Program.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT A STRUCTURAL INSPECTION
When Do I Need a Structural Inspection? This is a very common question, especially in South Florida after the recent Surfside building collapse. Since we specialize in multi-story commercial buildings, which are the most common to need structural inspections, we will focus on this property type.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BUILDING CONCRETE REPAIR IN MIAMI
Concrete repair or restoration projects are usually performed by structural engineers with safety being the primary goal. After the Surfside building collapse in July 2021, many condo residents, associations, and property managers have become proactive about identifying damaged or deteriorated concrete at their building to avoid a potential disaster. Our goal with this BLOG is to provide you with the ins and outs of concrete repair for buildings in Miami.
MIAMI 40 YEAR RECERTIFICATION GUIDE
Here at G. Batista Engineering and Construction, we specialize in 40 year recertifications, otherwise known as 40 year inspections. If you are reading this BLOG, it’s likely you received a notice and own or manage a property within Miami Dade County. Rest assured, this page will provide you with everything you need about 40 year recertifications steps and requirements regardless of the city in Miami your property is located.
CITY OF HOLLYWOOD 40 YEAR INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
The City of Hollywood is a beautiful coastal city nestled between Miami and Fort Lauderdale abundant in high-rise buildings, many of which were constructed over 40 years ago. These buildings that are 40 years or older must undergo an in-depth inspection known as a 40 year recertification. This requirement is adopted under Broward county’s requirements as part of the Broward County Building Safety Inspection Program.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BUILDING CONCRETE REPAIR IN MIAMI
Concrete repair or restoration projects are usually performed by structural engineers with safety being the primary goal. After the Surfside building collapse in July 2021, many condo residents, associations, and property managers have become proactive about identifying damaged or deteriorated concrete at their building to avoid a potential disaster. Our goal with this BLOG is to provide you with the ins and outs of concrete repair for buildings in Miami.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FORENSIC ENGINEERING
Forensic Engineering is the application of engineering principles and science used in the investigation of materials, products, structures, or components that fail to function as intended.
WHAT IS CONCRETE SPALLING AND WHY DOES IT OCCUR?
Concrete Spalling is a common concern in older concrete structures. Alkalinity, a normal corrosion mechanism, causes the steel bar inserted in the concrete to corrode over time.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM AN OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE?
A construction project can be an overwhelming undertaking. From start to finish, it can take months, even years, and is likely to require what seems like never-ending decisions. For a property owner or property manager this can be very time-consuming and challenging if they lack the experience and knowledge to manage the project. For this reason, an owner’s representative has become a very attractive option.
BENEFITS OF HIRING AN OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE FOR A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
There are numerous benefits of having an Owner's Representative. The two that stand out the most for many owners are time and experience. Many building owners don’t necessarily have the time to supervise a building project.
WHAT IS AN OWNERS REPRESENTATIVE IN CONSTRUCTION?
Simply put, and Owner’s Representative is a person that represents the Owner on a construction project. This may