MIKE'S NEWS CORNER

A former Fort Myers dive shop with an indoor pool is being converted to offices and a warehouse. The new use, not the construction, set the permit scope.

A homeowner in Fort Myers wanted the covered lanai turned into a real room. Here is what a flood zone, a two-foot drop and a garage wall changed.

Water exposed the footing on a new block house in Naples and the County wanted an engineer's letter. Here is what the site visit found and what to do.

A beach club on Fort Myers Beach wanted a 35-foot flagpole in a VE flood zone. Here is why it needs piles, and the foundation we designed.

During a header replacement in Bonita Springs, a truss would not fit, and the contractor reported the crew cut it. Here is the repair we drew.

A Sanibel pool cage built without a permit needed reinforcing to meet the island's 170 mph design wind. What the inspection found, and what came next.

Structural engineer vs architect for permit in Florida? Learn which stamp your project needs to avoid delays and ensure code compliance on plans.

Need a seawall engineering permit in Florida? Get licensed P.E. structural oversight for docks, lifts, and waterfront projects in Southwest Florida.

Need an engineer for a carport permit in Florida? Sealed plans for metal structures in SWFL with code-compliant wind design, and 5-7 day rush turnaround on request.

Need an engineer for a pool cage permit in Florida? Get sealed structural plans for screen enclosures in SWFL. 5-7 day rush turnaround for a premium fee.

Need a commercial building permit engineer in Naples, FL? Structural and MEP permit drawings for Collier County, with 5-7 day rush turnaround on request.

Need a structural engineer stamp for Florida permit drawings? Get code-compliant plans stamped for SWFL permits. 5-7 day rush turnaround for a premium fee.

Need an engineer for a garage conversion permit in Florida? Sealed structural plans for living space upgrades. 5-7 day rush turnaround for a premium fee.

Learn what to look for when hiring a structural engineer in Florida. Verify PE licensure, local code expertise, and permit timelines to avoid delays.

Need a Structural Engineer for Restaurant Build Out Florida? We provide structural and MEP permit drawings. 5-7 day rush turnaround for a premium fee.

The Florida Building Code 9th Edition starts December 31, 2026. Your complete permit application date decides which code applies. What changes, what stays.

Hire an elevated home foundation engineer in Florida for coastal permits. Expert pile and slab design for SWFL barrier islands and flood zones.

Roof truss engineering in SWFL for permits. Sealed structural calculations and verification letters, with 5-7 day rush turnaround available on request.

Understand commercial permit engineering cost in SWFL for 2026. Learn how coastal codes, MEP scope, and local reviews affect fees in Lee and Collier counties.

Learn when to hire a structural engineer vs architect for a Florida permit. Sealed drawings for SWFL permits; 5-7 day rush turnaround for a premium fee.