Structural Engineers & Forensic Engineering Experts – Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale & Melbourne, Florida.

At EMA Engineers, we are a Florida-based team of licensed structural engineers and forensic engineers serving Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Daytona, and Melbourne. Our work focuses on ensuring building safety, integrity, and compliance through expert milestone inspections, threshold inspections, forensic analysis, and hurricane damage assessments.

We understand the complex challenges of coastal structures and aging condominiums in South Florida. Our engineers bring precision, professionalism, and decades of field experience to every inspection and evaluation, ensuring your building meets all safety and SB 4-D compliance standards.

Who We Are

EMA Engineers provides complete structural engineering and forensic consulting services across South Florida. We help property owners, condominium associations, and construction professionals identify structural issues, recommend remediation, and maintain code compliance.

Our licensed engineers perform:

Milestone Inspections (Phase 1 & 2)

Structural Engineering

Threshold Inspections for New Construction

40-Year and 50-Year Structural Recertification

Hurricane, Wind, and Flood Damage Inspections

Forensic Structural Investigations

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Every report we produce is sealed by a Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) and accepted by local municipalities and insurance carriers.

Milestone & Threshold Inspections

Under Florida’s new SB 4-D Law, condominium buildings that are 30 years or older must undergo Milestone Inspections to verify structural soundness. EMA Engineers provides both Phase 1 (visual) and Phase 2 (detailed) inspections, including concrete, steel, foundation, and envelope analysis.

Our threshold inspections ensure that large-scale construction projects follow approved plans and meet all load-bearing and safety requirements. We partner with contractors, developers, and city officials to ensure construction quality from start to finish.

Forensic Engineering & Damage Assessment

As experienced forensic engineers, we specialize in identifying the root cause of structural failures, material deterioration, and construction defects. Using advanced diagnostic tools, we perform:

Crack pattern analysis

Foundation movement studies

Water intrusion mapping

Roof and envelope failure analysis

Material fatigue testing

Our forensic engineering team prepares expert reports for litigation, insurance claims, and restoration planning. Whether caused by hurricanes, flooding, or improper design, we help determine why a structure failed — and how to safely restore it.

Hurricane, Wind & Flood Damage Inspections

South Florida’s coastal climate demands expert evaluation after every major storm. EMA Engineers performs post-hurricane inspections across Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Daytona, and Melbourne. We assess:

Roof uplift and wind pressure effects

Flood and water intrusion

Structural shifting or foundation settlement

Damage to concrete, stucco, or steel elements

Our engineers issue certified, detailed inspection reports for FEMA, insurance, and legal documentation — helping property owners recover faster and meet all safety obligations.

40-Year & 50-Year Structural Recertification

Florida counties now require 40-year recertification inspections (and every 10 years thereafter) for buildings over three stories tall. EMA Engineers conducts these recertifications to evaluate both structural and electrical systems, ensuring long-term performance and compliance with modern safety codes.

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Using advanced simulation tools, our engineers perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to model structural stress, deflection, and material behavior. This predictive analysis helps improve the safety and cost-effectiveness of renovations and new construction.

Expanded Service Areas

EMA Engineers serves clients throughout South and Central Florida, with strong local expertise in:
Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Jupiter, Wellington, Lake Worth, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Coral Springs, Pembroke Pines, Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, Miami, Miami Beach, Melbourne, Cocoa Beach, Titusville, and Vero Beach.

Our Delray Beach office allows us to respond quickly to inspection requests throughout Palm Beach and Broward Counties. Every report is tailored to local building codes, coastal humidity conditions, and municipal regulations.

Why Property Owners Choose EMA Engineers

✅ Licensed Structural Engineers (Florida P.E.)
✅ Expert Forensic Engineering Reports for Legal & Insurance Use
✅ SB 4-D Compliant Milestone and Threshold Inspections
✅ Local Experience in Coastal, High-Rise, and Concrete Structures
✅ Fast Scheduling and Affordable Reporting

We’re more than just inspectors — we’re engineering partners dedicated to keeping South Florida’s communities structurally sound and resilient.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What does a structural engineer inspect?
A structural engineer evaluates the integrity of a building’s foundation, load-bearing walls, roof system, and framing to ensure safety and compliance.

Q2: What is a milestone inspection?
A milestone inspection is a mandatory assessment for buildings 30 years or older to identify signs of structural distress or deterioration.

Q3: What’s the difference between a Phase 1 and Phase 2 milestone inspection?
Phase 1 is visual; Phase 2 involves testing and detailed analysis of any identified issues.

Q4: Do you handle hurricane and flood damage inspections?
Yes. EMA Engineers specializes in post-storm assessments for insurance claims, FEMA, and city permitting.

Q5: What areas do you serve?
We cover all of Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Miami-Dade, and Brevard County — including coastal and inland structures.

NAP Information

EMA Engineers
📍 5052 Las Verdes Cir, Delray Beach, FL
📞 (561) 372-6102
📧 info@emaengineers.com