Our Services
Comprehensive structural engineering, building forensics, and project management solutions for Florida property owners.
Milestone Inspections
Florida law now mandates milestone structural inspections for condominium and cooperative buildings that are three stories or taller. Buildings 30 years or older - or 25 years in coastal high-hazard zones - must undergo a Phase 1 visual assessment by a licensed engineer or architect. If substantial structural deterioration is found, a Phase 2 in-depth investigation follows.
CSI performs both Phase 1 and Phase 2 milestone inspections in full compliance with SB 4-D and Florida Statute 553.899. Our licensed Professional Engineers conduct thorough field assessments, deliver detailed narrative reports with photographic documentation, and present findings directly to association boards when needed.
- Phase 1 visual structural assessments
- Phase 2 destructive and non-destructive testing
- Compliance with FL Statute 553.899
- Board presentation of findings
- Detailed photo-documented reports
- Remediation recommendations and cost estimates
Building Forensics & Testing
When a building shows signs of distress - cracking, water intrusion, spalling concrete, corrosion, or envelope failure - CSI's forensic team deploys a full suite of diagnostic tools to identify the root cause, not just the symptoms.
Our forensic services include moisture mapping, infrared thermography, material sampling and lab analysis, ground-penetrating radar, destructive and non-destructive testing, window and wall water intrusion testing, and comprehensive building envelope evaluations. Every investigation produces a clear, defensible report with recommendations tailored to the building's specific conditions.
- Moisture mapping and IR thermography
- Concrete coring and chloride analysis
- Water intrusion investigation (ASTM testing)
- Building envelope evaluation
- Ground-penetrating radar (GPR)
- Structural load and capacity analysis
- Roofing, balcony, and EIFS assessments
- Photographic and narrative reporting
Litigation Support
CSI provides expert witness testimony and forensic consulting for construction defect litigation, insurance claims, and dispute resolution. Our licensed engineers have been retained by property owners, association attorneys, insurance carriers, and developers to deliver impartial, technically defensible opinions on structural and envelope performance.
We prepare detailed forensic reports, damage assessments, cost-of-repair estimates, and timeline analyses. Our team has testified in depositions, arbitrations, and trials, and we routinely support mediation efforts with clear, evidence-based documentation that helps resolve disputes efficiently.
- Expert witness testimony (deposition and trial)
- Construction defect forensic reports
- Insurance claim damage assessments
- Cost-of-repair and timeline analyses
- Mediation and arbitration support
- Developer turnover evaluations
Project Management
CSI manages complex remediation and restoration projects from start to finish. As licensed General Contractors and Professional Engineers, we bring a dual perspective that most firms simply cannot - translating engineering findings into construction-ready specifications, then overseeing every phase of the work to ensure quality, schedule, and budget targets are met.
Our project management services include specification development, competitive contractor bidding and selection, contract administration, construction observation, progress documentation, pay application review, and final closeout inspections. We act as the owner's representative, protecting your interests throughout the entire construction process.
- Specification and bid document development
- Competitive contractor procurement
- Contract administration and compliance review
- On-site construction observation
- Pay application review and approval
- Final inspections and project closeout
SIRS / Reserve Studies
Structural Integrity Reserve Studies are now mandated for Florida condominiums and cooperatives under SB 4-D. Associations can no longer waive or reduce reserve funding for structural components. CSI's licensed engineers perform comprehensive SIRS assessments that evaluate the condition and remaining useful life of all structural and life-safety components required by Florida statute.
Beyond SIRS, CSI also prepares traditional reserve studies at all CAI-recognized levels (Level I, II, and III), helping boards develop responsible long-term capital plans that balance building needs with fiscal realities. Our reports are clear, board-presentable documents that satisfy both statutory requirements and lender expectations.
- Structural Integrity Reserve Studies (SIRS)
- CAI Level I, II, and III reserve studies
- Component inventory and condition assessment
- Remaining useful life projections
- Reserve funding recommendations
- Board presentations and lender-ready reports
Engineering Design
CSI's engineering design services bridge the gap between forensic findings and construction execution. Our licensed Professional Engineers develop repair details, restoration specifications, construction documents, and permit-ready drawing packages for projects ranging from localized concrete repairs to full building envelope restorations.
We also provide design services for new construction, renovations, and code-compliance upgrades. Every design package reflects real-world constructability - because our team includes both engineers who design solutions and contractors who understand how to build them.
- Structural repair design and detailing
- Construction document packages
- Restoration specifications
- Permit-ready drawing sets
- Code-compliance and ADA upgrades
- New construction and renovation design