Structural & Coastal
Architecture & MEP
Inspections
Florida Construction
& Engineering Guides
Free, in-depth guides written by licensed Florida engineers and architects — covering everything from FEMA flood zones to building permits to coastal construction requirements.
Florida Flood Zone Guide
AE vs VE zones, Base Flood Elevation, elevation certificates, flood insurance, and coastal construction requirements.
Foundation Engineering in Florida
Soil borings, pile foundations, helical piers, geotechnical reports, and what's under your Florida home.
Hiring a Contractor in Florida
License verification, red flags, construction contracts, lien rights, and how to protect yourself.
Florida Building Permit Guide
From application to Certificate of Occupancy — everything you need to know about Florida building permits.
Building on the Florida Coast
HVHZ, wind speed maps, coastal setbacks, impact windows, elevated homes, and V-zone construction.
Florida Milestone Inspection Law
SB 4-D, Phase 1 vs Phase 2, who qualifies, deadlines, costs, and what condo associations must do.
Working With an Architect in Florida
Architect vs designer, design phases, costs, construction documents, and how to review drawings.
About This Resource Center
These guides are written by the engineers and architects at Pineland Engineering — a licensed Florida firm (Architecture AR102594 · Engineering PE 39202) based in Pineland, Lee County. We work on Florida coastal construction every day, and we write about what we know. All content reflects current Florida Building Code requirements, FEMA regulations, and local building department practices as of 2025–2026.