Our projects involve many different disciplines including milestone inspection, civil engineering, structural engineering, building physics, materials science, and construction technology.
We are passionate about building code and structural regulations and use cutting-edge technologies to ensure that our buildings are safe, secure, and within code. We prioritize safety and accessibility in all of our designs.
At Cronin Engineering, we have completed over 30,000 structural engineering projects, 200 milestone inspection projects, served as an expert witness in over 300 forensic engineering court case, and completed over 100 restoration and repair projects.
Cronin Engineering is qualified in milestone inspection. As per the new Florida law, “Structural Inspections” and “Structural Integrity Reserve Studies’’ are required for all condo associations and co-ops associations with buildings three (3) stories or more.
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Founded in 2000 with the objective of providing structural and civil engineering services to the community, Cronin Engineering has grown over the last two decades into a firm which prides itself in serving a wide array of clients - architects, owners, institutions, developers, builders, government agencies and private entities.
Our guiding principle was to provide cost-effective engineering solutions and give great personal attention to the people we serve. Today, those same core principles continue to guide our mission and have resulted in long-lasting relationships with our clients.
Our portfolio has grown over the years to include projects exceeding $100 million. Our dedication to excellence, service, and commitment to clients remain the focus of our work to this day.
Principal
Senior Structural Engineer
Co-Founder & CEO
What is Structural Engineering?
Structural engineering is a sub-discipline of civil engineering in which structural engineers are trained to design the 'bones and joints' that create the form and shape of human-made structures and buildings
What is Civil Engineering?
Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including public works such as roads, bridges, canals, dams, airports, sewage systems, pipelines, structural components of buildings, and railways.
What is Milestone Inspection?
In June 2021 a residential condominium building in Surfside, FL, collapsed, causing the death of 98 people. In May 2022 the Florida government reacted by enacting mandatory structural inspections for aging condominiums (FL Statute Section 553.899), called a “milestone inspection,” intended to increase building safety. Milestone Inspection is an inspection of the building’s structural integrity and includes inspection of the load-bearing walls and other structural elements designed to provide support and stability for the overall structure.
Who Needs a Milestone Inspection?
All condominiums and cooperative buildings in the state of Florida that are three or more stories in height when the building reaches a certain age. For buildings 30 years of age and every 10 years thereafter, or buildings 25 years of age and every 10 years thereafter if the building is located within three miles of a coastline. If a milestone inspection is required and the building’s certificate of occupancy was issued on or before July 1, 1992, the building’s initial milestone inspection shall be performed before December 31, 2024.
What is the Purpose of a Milestone Inspection?
The purpose of the milestone inspection is to determine if evidence of substantial structural deterioration can be identified.
Who can Perform a Milestone Inspection?
An inspection can be performed by a licensed architect or engineer authorized to practice in the state of Florida who is qualified to attest to the general structural condition of the building and any necessary maintenance, repair, or replacement of any structural component.
Is Cronin Engineering Authorized to Perform Milestone Inspections?
Yes.
