NOVEMBER 2026 ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS NEWSLETTER

Our November 2026 issue brings together a structural rehabilitation project spotlight, lessons in construction quality control, and year-end planning for building owners and condominium associations.

Project Spotlight: Esplanade Condominium Structural Rehabilitation

Engineering Solutions is supporting the structural rehabilitation of Esplanade Condominium, a 37-unit residential building in Boca Raton. The work addresses structural deterioration and supports compliance with the City of Boca Raton’s Building Recertification Program while enhancing long-term safety, durability, and structural integrity.

Our structural conditions assessment combined visual inspections, aerial drone imaging, and sounding of exterior components and unit balconies. Findings informed a detailed conditions report and permit-ready repair documents identifying repair locations, estimated quantities, structural details, and specifications under the Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023). Construction is now underway to address the identified deficiencies.

Miami’s Signature Bridge: Concrete Quality and Engineering Challenges

This issue discusses reported concrete quality problems and engineering design disputes affecting Miami’s I-395 Signature Bridge, known as ‘The Fountain.’ The newsletter describes allegations involving improper concrete mixtures and underestimated wind loads on the signature arches. These reported challenges underscore the importance of concrete mix design, material testing, quality control, and accurate structural calculations.

Planning Ahead: Turning Structural Assessments Into Repair Projects

As property owners prepare maintenance budgets and capital improvement plans for 2027, structural assessments can help identify cracking, spalling, corrosion, and water intrusion. Turning those findings into repair recommendations, construction documents, estimated repair quantities, and contractor coordination helps prioritize work, reduce unexpected expenses, and protect long-term building performance.

Our Latest Projects

• Esplanade Condominium (Boca Raton, FL) — Structural Rehabilitation
• Bijou Bay Harbor Condominium (Bay Harbor Islands, FL) — PT Assessment
• N Woods Road Residence (Palm Beach, FL) — Structural Design Residential Renovation
• 207 Royal Poinciana Way (Palm Beach, FL) — Commercial Restaurant Renovation
• Icon Brickell (Miami, FL) — PT Tendon Review
• Artesa Drive Residence (Boynton Beach, FL) — Residential Renovation Balcony Addition
• 426 Claremore Drive (West Palm Beach, FL) — Temporary Shoring Design
• 310 South Dixie Highway (West Palm Beach, FL) — Structural Conditions Assessment

Read the Full November 2026 Newsletter

The complete November issue is also available as a PDF. Download the November 2026 Newsletter (PDF)