Choosing the Right Engineering Partner for Your Roof
When it comes to maintaining or replacing your condo or commercial building’s roof, it’s essential to select the right engineering partner to ensure long-term durability, performance, and cost-effectiveness. Keystone Engineering & Consulting has been a trusted name among condo board members and property managers in Central Florida since 2003. As a privately-owned structural engineering firm […]
Project Spotlight: St.Croix Condominium
Location: St. Croix Condominium, Inc Daytona Beach Project: Low Slope Full Roof Replacement Pre-cutting of the modified membranes into working length and width to conform to the roof top conditions. The installation of the modified membranes ensuring the plies are perpendicular to the roof slope Upon properly installed SopraFix Base 613 the contractor heat welded […]
Common Engineering Missteps for Condo Boards to Watch Out For
Condo boards play a crucial role in maintaining the structural integrity and long-term value of their buildings. However, even the most experienced boards can fall prey to costly engineering mistakes due to budget constraints or a reactive approach to maintenance. Here are the top three engineering mistakes condo boards make – and how to avoid […]
Overcoming Challenges of Coastal Condo Restoration
Tackling a major condo restoration project in Florida presents a unique set of challenges due to the state’s climate, regulations, and architectural styles. Whether you’re updating a beachfront property or restoring a historic high-rise, these projects require careful planning and expertise to navigate potential obstacles. 1. Structural Damage and Foundation Issues Older condos, particularly those […]
Why Hire an Engineering Consultant?
When it comes to building maintenance, property managers have wide range of areas to monitor and maintain in order to ensure the value, appearance, and safety of their buildings. This process can pose multiple challenges, especially as the building ages and time takes its toll on the structure. For buildings in coastal areas, those challenges […]
Roofing Q&A with Keystone
Whether you are facing roof damage or simply have an aging roof system, it can be challenging to find the right contractor and service for the job – This is where Keystone Engineering & Consulting comes in. To better understand the role Keystone plays in securing and managing a roofing project, we sat down with […]
Keystone Discusses Florida’s condo crisis with Florida Today
Keystone Engineering recently provided expert insights into the urgent repairs needed at the Villa Riviera Club condominium complex in Brevard County. With over $1.2 million in restoration work required, unit owners are facing a special assessment of $50,000 each, pending approval for essential alterations. A thorough inspection conducted by Tomas Ponce revealed significant structural issues, […]
Top 5 Roofing Problems for Coastal Properties
For condo board members and property managers in coastal Florida, maintaining the integrity of your building’s roof is critical. The environment of Florida’s east coast presents unique challenges – salt corrosion, high winds, foot traffic, roof-mounted equipment, intense UV exposure, and heavy rains – all of which can wreak havoc on your roofing system. To […]
5 Ways Structural Engineers Reduce Construction Costs
As explored in our previous post, “5 Reasons to Hire a Structural Engineer”, it is clear that there are multiple benefits from hiring a structural engineer for construction projects – From safety and project management to communication and budgets, a structural engineer can ensure that new construction and restoration projects are completed with the highest […]
Jim Emory – featured speaker at CCAMP
REGISTRATION Keystone Engineering’s Jim Emory will be the featured speaker at the Community Association Advisors for Management Professionals, Inc – CAAMP September CEU Class & Luncheon. Join us to learn more about key factors in restoration projects. Lunch will be provided, and attendees will earn 1 hour of continuing education credit. Wednesday, September 25Doors open: 11:30 A.M.Program: […]