Services
Engineering Services for Existing Buildings
Fortis BuildSafe Solutions covers the full compliance and repair cycle for condominium associations, property managers and owners across Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach — statutory inspections, investigations of what is already failing, and oversight of the work that follows. Applicable final engineering reports and drawings are prepared under the responsible charge of the Engineer of Record and sealed when required.
- Verification
- Florida PE-led engineering, delivered to the Fortis Standard
- Updated
- August 15, 2026
12 Services
All Engineering Services
Milestone Inspections
Phase 1 and Phase 2 milestone inspections under Florida law, keyed to your Certificate of Occupancy date.
Required by Florida Statute §553.899
Structural Integrity Reserve Study
Statutory study under F.S. §718.112(2)(g) for condominium and cooperative buildings three stories and up: a visual inspection of the structural, roof, waterproofing and electrical components and a funding schedule for their remaining useful life. Separate from a general reserve study.
Required by Florida Statute §718.112
Building Recertification
County-mandated recertification of structural and electrical safety. Miami-Dade: 30 years from the Certificate of Occupancy generally, 25 for qualifying coastal condominiums and cooperatives. Broward: 25 years countywide. Every 10 years thereafter, prepared and filed to the current county ordinance.
Required by county ordinance
Pre-Recertification Inspections
A voluntary walk well before the county filing. Planning and foresight can potentially save repair costs and mitigate large outlays by defining the likely scope and budget in advance.
Commissioned by the board or owner
Building Condition Surveys
Documented structural assessment and evaluation for capital planning, acquisitions, insurance and lender requirements.
Commissioned by owner, board or lender
Forensic Investigations
Structural assessment and evaluation of cracking, concrete spalling, leaks, corrosion and settlement.
Commissioned after damage or dispute
Seawall Inspections
Assessment of seawalls, caps, tie-backs, docks and bulkheads on residential and commercial South Florida waterfront properties.
Commissioned by owner, board or lender
Building Restoration Oversight
Investigation of existing deterioration, repair recommendations and documentation, bid support, and engineering oversight through project close-out.
Follows an inspection or investigation
Owner's Representation
Fortis sits on the owner’s side of the table: bid review, contractor oversight, pay-application review and close-out.
Engaged for the duration of a project
Structural Engineering
Structural assessment, evaluation and structural repair engineering for existing buildings.
Commissioned by owner, board or design team
Special Inspections
Inspections performed at specific stages during construction that certify work quality to the building department.
Required during permitted construction
Turnover Services
Engineering inspections and evaluation performed during the statutory turnover process under §718.301, Florida Statutes, at developer-to-association handover.
Commissioned at developer-to-association handover
Which County Are You In?
Broward County
25-year initial recertification, then every 10 years.
Miami-Dade County
30-year initial recertification for qualifying buildings of three or more habitable stories (25 years for qualifying coastal condominiums and cooperatives, per §8-11(f)(ii)(1)); then every 10 years.
Palm Beach County
No countywide recertification ordinance — the statewide milestone inspection deadline is the trigger, and some cities set their own.
Not Sure Which Service You Need?
Send the property details and Fortis will confirm which requirement applies and provide a written scope before any fieldwork begins.