Tampa - Orlando - Broward - Miami

STRUCTURAL ASSESSMENTS

AREHNA's Structural Engineers have experience designing new commercial and residential structures and concrete foundations, as well as retrofits, additions, and a wide variety of supplemental foundation and structural damage repairs.

Our Structural Engineers also perform structural damage assessments and "Cause & Origin" investigations for claims related to damage caused by:

Subsidence / settlement-related issues
Hurricanes, tornadoes, hail storms, and elevated wind/rainfall events
Construction vibration related incidents
Roof covering damage and defects
Water intrusion and plumbing leakage events
Vehicle and tree-related impact damage
Construction / installation-related deficiencies / defects
Wood destroying organisms

ADDITIONAL STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SERVICES

We perform statutorily compliant structural damage assessments, taking into consideration the applicable building codes and design standards. Thorough inspection methods and measurements are used to evaluate structural deficiencies. When required, our structural engineers design underpinning plans to support or properly restore the foundation of the structure. Other in-house structural engineering services include:

Structural building evaluations, inspections and damage assessments
Building envelope and moisture intrusion investigations
Structural rehabilitation design of storm and fire-damaged structures

Structural forensic evaluations
Building construction engineering inspections
Construction / code compliance inspections
Due diligence property condition assessments

Condominium disclosure reporting
Slip coefficient testing
Thermal imaging

INSURANCE & LEGAL SUPPORT

To meet the needs of our clients engaged in disputes involving insurance claims, AREHNA Engineering has the technical expertise to provide the following professional services:

PEER REVIEWS

AREHNA Engineering provides peer reviews of reports produced by other engineering firms. Reviews consist of assessing the scope of work performed, the conclusions drawn from the data, and the appropriateness of any recommendations presented. The results of the reviews are typically presented in a written report.

NEUTRAL EVALUATIONS

AREHNA Engineering has performed over 100 Neutral Evaluations for the State of Florida Department of Financial Services. Neutral Evaluation provides an alternative procedure for the resolution of sinkhole insurance claims. Neutral Evaluators are appointed by the State of Florida from among qualified engineers and geologists to review the testing performed to assess sinkhole conditions and provide independent third-party opinions and recommendations in an effort to resolve sinkhole disputes. The conclusions and recommendations of the Neutral Evaluator are presented in a report to the State of Florida.

EXPERT WITNESS

AREHNA Engineering is available to provide expert witness testimony for sinkhole insurance claims. Our experience includes presenting expert testimony in both depositions and civil trials.

Please send work requests to [email protected]

Site Navigation