Business Details
33 Years
experience
Structural Engineering & Forensic Analysis Experts
Founded in 1993, Structural Steel Of Brevard delivers specialized structural engineering and forensic analysis services to clients across Florida, the Bahamas, Cayman Islands, and the Panhandle region. Our expertise spans multistory building design, forensic failure investigations, expert witness testimony, and special inspection services for hurricane-resistant structures. With over 30 years of experience serving developers, attorneys, and insurance adjusters, we maintain a proven track record of structural integrity in extreme weather conditions. Our team combines technical mastery of reinforced concrete, structural steel, and advanced foundation systems with litigation support capabilities for complex construction disputes.We prioritize client trust through transparent communication and solutions tailored to unique project requirements, from public hurricane shelters to high-rise condominiums. Our work has been featured in Concrete Homes Magazine, showcasing innovative approaches to structural resilience in coastal environments. We measure success through long-term client relationships and the performance of structures we've engineered during hurricane seasons since 2004.
Services
Structural Engineering
Forensic Failure Analysis
Expert Witness Services
Special Inspection
Structural Repairs
Hurricane Certification
Foundation Design
Concrete Analysis
Building Code Compliance
Litigation Support
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- Over 30 years designing hurricane-resistant structures since 1993
- Specialized expertise in multistory building analysis and forensic investigations
- Proven track record: 35+ hurricane-tested multistory buildings with zero structural damage
- Professional Engineer and Special Inspector certification holder
- Direct client collaboration from project conception through completion
Services
Structural Engineering
Our structural engineering services focus on multistory construction projects including hotels, condominiums, and commercial buildings. We specialize in hurricane-resistant design using reinforced concrete, structural steel, and advanced foundation systems. Our team ensures code compliance while maintaining structural integrity in extreme weather conditions.
Forensic Failure Analysis
We conduct comprehensive forensic investigations to determine structural failures, water intrusion causes, and construction defects. Our analysis includes material testing, design review, and construction practices evaluation to provide expert recommendations for remediation and litigation purposes.
Expert Witness Services
Our expert witness services include litigation support through detailed technical analysis, court testimony, and documentation of structural engineering principles. We assist attorneys and insurance adjusters with complex construction disputes involving building code compliance and structural performance issues.
Special Inspection
We provide special inspection services for critical construction phases including foundation installation, concrete pouring, and structural steel erection. Our team ensures adherence to design specifications and building codes through detailed field observations and testing documentation.
Hurricane Certification
Our hurricane certification program evaluates building structures against current wind load requirements. We specialize in public shelter certifications and provide retrofit recommendations to enhance storm resistance while maintaining structural efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
People
Sean C. Burlingham
Professional Engineer
With 30+ years of structural engineering experience since 1989, Sean founded Burlingham Engineering in 1993 after working at NASA and under Dr. Val Hausner's mentorship. He holds Special Inspector certification No.2000A and specializes in hurricane-resistant multistory design.
Questions
What engineering services do you specialize in?
We specialize in multistory structural design, forensic failure analysis, expert witness testimony, special inspection, and hurricane-resistant construction solutions.
How do you ensure structural integrity in hurricane-prone areas?
Our hurricane-resistant design expertise includes reinforced concrete systems, advanced foundation engineering, and wind load analysis proven through 35+ successfully tested multistory buildings.
What construction types do you handle?
We handle hotels, condominiums, office towers, schools, hospitals, commercial buildings, and special structures including marine facilities and cable-stay systems.
Can you provide litigation support services?
Yes, we offer expert witness testimony, construction defect analysis, and forensic investigation services for litigation cases involving structural engineering issues.
Do you work outside Florida?
We serve clients throughout Florida, the Bahamas, Cayman Islands, and the Panhandle region with structural engineering and forensic analysis services.
How do you handle special inspection requirements?
Our Special Inspector certification (No.2000A) covers comprehensive construction oversight including foundation verification, concrete testing, and steel erection inspections.
