we proudly serve the Miami, FL region with expert structural engineering services tailored to the demands of coastal construction, high-density urban development, and custom residential design. Whether it’s a high-rise condominium in Brickell, a waterfront home in Key Biscayne, or a renovation in Coconut Grove, our team brings technical precision and local experience to every project. Our coverage includes:
Fort Lauderdale – A city with a blend of aging concrete buildings and modern high-rises. Projects here often respond to evolving safety codes and environmental stressors like wind and salt exposure.
Coral Gables – Known for its Mediterranean Revival style and strict design standards, this iconic community values architectural consistency and thoughtful development.
Pinecrest – An upscale residential village with large custom homes and spacious lots. Construction here is shaped by site-specific needs and detailed planning.
Coconut Grove – One of Miami’s oldest neighborhoods, The Grove is marked by mature vegetation, older foundations, and wood-framed structures that reflect its historic character.
Key Biscayne – Surrounded by water, this exclusive island community faces unique coastal challenges, including corrosion, high winds, and flood conditions.
We also serve clients in Bal Harbour, Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, Palmetto Bay, Miami Beach (South of Fifth), and other nearby areas. Each neighborhood presents unique structural demands, and we bring local insight to every site we evaluate or design for.
Building in South Florida means working with high wind zones, salt-laden air, and strict hurricane codes. Understanding how these conditions affect materials, load paths, and long-term performance is critical to maintaining structural safety. From deep foundations in Sunny Isles Beach to elevated homes in Palmetto Bay, our engineers apply region-specific strategies that address both code requirements and practical field conditions. Our familiarity with Miami-Dade County permitting processes and site conditions helps streamline projects and ensure our designs are built for resilience.
Miami continues to transform — blending history, luxury, and innovation. We’re proud to be part of that growth by supporting structures that meet today’s demands while preparing for tomorrow’s challenges. Whether you're building in the heart of Brickell, reinforcing a mid-century home in Miami Beach, or developing a modern residence in Aventura, we offer engineering support grounded in experience and built for South Florida’s unique conditions. Let’s work together to shape a safer and stronger future for Miami and its surrounding communities.
Strut E&I provides the full range of structural engineering services in Miami: structural design for new construction, rehabilitation and building modification, forensic engineering, expert witness and litigation support, property condition assessments, and solar PV structural engineering.
For homeowners, our two most requested residential services are second-story addition engineering and load-bearing wall removal — both of which require sealed drawings before a permit will be issued. Every project is assigned a dedicated licensed structural engineer.
Miami-Dade and Broward counties are designated the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) under the Florida Building Code. It is the most demanding wind-design regime in the country: higher design wind speeds, stricter impact and product approval requirements, and more rigorous documentation. If your project is in Miami-Dade, HVHZ requirements apply.
Florida law requires milestone structural inspections of condominium and cooperative buildings three stories or more, on a schedule based on the building's age, with an earlier trigger for buildings near the coast. The inspection is performed by a licensed engineer or architect and evaluates the structure's condition. Requirements have changed in recent years, so confirm your building's current obligation with your local authority.
Yes. Rooftop solar in South Florida is governed by wind uplift more than by weight, and it needs structural analysis and a sealed PE letter to permit. See our solar PV structural engineering service.
Yes. Forensic engineering and expert witness work is one of our core practices, and South Florida generates a substantial amount of construction defect and hurricane damage litigation.