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Structural Peer Review: When It's Required in Florida

Structural Peer Review: When It's Required in Florida

Judian Duran, PE
Published on: 24/09/2026

Structural peer review is an independent check of another engineer's design. Florida threshold buildings start above 3 stories or 50 feet. When is it required?

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How Much Does a Structural Engineer Cost in Florida?

How Much Does a Structural Engineer Cost in Florida?

Judian Duran, PE
Published on: 21/09/2026

What drives structural engineer cost in Florida? Scope, structure type, and sealed drawings. Federal A/E design fees cap at 6% of construction cost. See why.

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Hurricane Structural Damage Insurance: An Engineer's Role

Hurricane Structural Damage Insurance: An Engineer's Role

Judian Duran, PE
Published on: 08/09/2026

Hurricane structural damage insurance turns on cause and extent. See how a licensed engineer's report documents both, plus Florida's 1-year claim deadline.

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What Does a Structural Inspection Include? (Florida 2026)

What Does a Structural Inspection Include? (Florida 2026)

Judian Duran, PE
Published on: 28/08/2026

A structural inspection follows the load path from roof to foundation. See what a licensed engineer checks, how the work escalates, and what the report says.

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