What is an Engineered Life Safety System, and why does it matter for Florida's high-rise buildings? The HelloNation article ...

Surfside's building officials were slow, inefficient and uncooparative. The town's code compliance division was spread thin, year after year. An engineer reported structural damage, but a town ...

The wake of Hurricane Andrew in Dade County, Fla., in August 1992. Fifty-four people died in the storm, which caused over $27 billion in damages and led to Florida’s adoption of a statewide building ...

Florida's 25% Reroofing Rule, found in the 2020 (Seventh Edition) Florida Building Code– Existing Building Edition’s Chapter 7 Section 706 EXISTING ROOFING and as modified by Florida Legislature’s SB ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Among the new Florida laws that took effect in July is legislation that will allow some building inspections to be done virtually through electronic submissions. Now, the City of ...

(WSVN) - A Miami Beach employee was caught on camera creating code violations at a condo building, and you may be surprised to see what he did — and why. Karen Hensel has tonight’s 7 Investigates.

It often takes a crisis for society and government to react. Whether it be seat belts, smoking, or building safety, unfortunately, catastrophe can move the needle toward addressing public safety ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. The building permit process has long been one of the most ...

The firm offers structural and electrical evaluations aligned with 40-year building recertification in Miami-Dade ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida has always had hurricanes, just like it’s always had beaches and palm trees and a summer sun all year round. After Hurricane Ian hit the state, some buildings fared better ...

TAMPA, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 24, 2025 / Foundational Builders Corporation (FB Corp), a national construction and structural retrofit company, has officially expanded operations into Florida.