Special Inspection
Services That Keep
Your Project Moving
Florida Building Code–required Special Inspections performed by licensed Professional Engineers for construction projects across South Florida. Threshold buildings, structural systems, concrete, steel, masonry, and more — on your schedule.
Required by Code.
Critical to Your Schedule.
The Florida Building Code requires Special Inspections for certain construction materials, systems, and building types — and without an approved Special Inspector on the job, your project cannot move forward or receive a Certificate of Occupancy. These aren't optional. They're a legal requirement that must be executed by a qualified, licensed Professional Engineer.
At GCE, our licensed PE provides Special Inspection services for contractors, developers, and architects across Miami-Dade and Broward County. We understand construction schedules — our inspectors are available when you need them, and our reports are delivered fast so your project keeps moving.
- Licensed Florida PE — qualified Special Inspector per FBC Chapter 17
- Threshold building inspections per Florida Statute 553.79
- Concrete placement, mix design, and cylinder testing oversight
- Structural steel welding and high-strength bolting inspection
- Masonry construction — mortar, grout, and reinforcement
- Soils, compaction, and foundation system inspection
- Post-installed anchors and adhesive anchor systems
- Special Inspection plans and final affidavit submission
What Triggers a Special
Inspection Requirement?
Under Florida Building Code Chapter 17 and ASCE 7, certain construction activities and building types require continuous or periodic Special Inspection by a qualified licensed engineer. Here's what most commonly applies to South Florida projects.
Concrete Construction
Required for structural concrete above a certain strength or in threshold buildings. Covers mix design verification, placement oversight, curing monitoring, and cylinder testing.
- High-strength concrete (f'c ≥ 5,000 psi)
- Post-tensioned and prestressed concrete
- Concrete in threshold buildings
- Shotcrete applications
- Concrete cylinder sampling & testing
Structural Steel
Special Inspection required for structural steel fabrication and erection — including welded and bolted connections in load-carrying members of buildings and structures.
- Full and partial penetration welds
- High-strength bolt installation
- Steel frame erection
- Cold-formed steel framing
- Steel deck welding
Masonry Construction
Structural masonry systems require Special Inspection to verify proper material placement, mortar consistency, grout consolidation, and reinforcement positioning.
- Mortar and grout mix verification
- Reinforcement placement
- Grout consolidation
- Masonry prism testing
- Prefabricated masonry
Soils & Foundations
Geotechnical and foundation Special Inspections verify that soil conditions and foundation systems match the design assumptions — critical in South Florida's variable ground conditions.
- Compaction and fill verification
- Driven pile installation
- Drilled shaft construction
- Spread footing bearing capacity
- Helical pile installation
Anchors & Connections
Post-installed mechanical and adhesive anchors in concrete require Special Inspection when used in structural applications — increasingly common in renovation and retrofit projects.
- Post-installed mechanical anchors
- Adhesive anchor systems
- Anchor bolt installation verification
- Embed plate placement
- Shear connector inspection
Threshold Buildings
Florida Statute 553.79 requires a licensed Threshold Inspector for buildings over 3 stories or 50,000 sq ft. This is one of the most critical — and often most overlooked — requirements on large commercial projects.
- Continuous inspection during critical phases
- Structural system compliance verification
- Approved Special Inspection Plan
- Threshold inspection affidavit
- Final certification to building department
Everything Your Project
Needs From a Special Inspector
GCE provides the complete Special Inspection package — from the Special Inspection Plan before construction starts to the final signed affidavit when it's done.
Special Inspection Plan
PE-prepared Special Inspection Program (SIP) submitted with permit documents — identifying all required inspections, frequency, responsibilities, and qualified inspectors for each item.
Continuous & Periodic Inspections
On-site inspections at the frequency required by code — continuous inspection during critical structural pours and steel erection, periodic for recurring activities like compaction and masonry.
Inspection Reports & Documentation
Detailed written inspection reports for every visit — documenting conditions observed, test results, non-conformances identified, and corrective actions. Delivered fast so your project doesn't wait.
Material Testing Oversight
Coordination and oversight of required material tests — concrete cylinder sampling, mortar cube testing, compaction testing, weld testing — with proper chain of custody and reporting.
Non-Conformance Reporting
When construction deviates from approved plans or specifications, GCE issues immediate non-conformance notices to the contractor and Engineer of Record — protecting the project owner and the building department.
Final Affidavit & Closeout
PE-signed final Special Inspection affidavit certifying that all required inspections were completed and the work conforms to approved plans — a required document for Certificate of Occupancy.
A Special Inspector Who
Understands Your Schedule
A delayed inspection means a delayed project. GCE is structured to respond fast — because we know that in construction, time is money.
- Fast scheduling — we work around your construction schedule, not the other way around. Inspections available on short notice.
- Direct PE access — you get Alioskar Ganem, PE directly. No call centers, no intermediaries. When something comes up on site, you reach the engineer.
- Same-day reports — inspection reports delivered the same day or next morning so your project doesn't wait on paperwork.
- Construction experience — our PE has structural design experience, which means we understand what's being built — not just what's being inspected.
- Full package — Special Inspection Plan, all field inspections, material testing coordination, and final affidavit. One firm, start to finish.
Special Inspection for
Every Type of Project
From ground-up commercial developments to structural retrofits — any project that triggers Special Inspection requirements under the Florida Building Code needs a licensed engineer on the job.
General Contractors
Need a Special Inspector to stay off the critical path? GCE is available on your schedule, delivers reports fast, and keeps building department documentation clean and complete.
Developers
For threshold buildings and large commercial projects, the Special Inspector is a critical team member from day one. GCE integrates directly with your project team from permit submission through CO.
Architecture Firms
When you're the Engineer or Architect of Record, you need a Special Inspector you can trust. GCE understands the design intent and reports accurately to keep your project and your stamp protected.
Specialty Contractors
Concrete, steel, masonry, and foundation contractors who need Special Inspection sign-offs to keep work flowing — GCE schedules around your pours, erection sequences, and compaction lifts.
Special Inspection From
Permit to Certificate of Occupancy
A straightforward process designed to integrate with your construction schedule seamlessly.
Project Kickoff & SIP Preparation
We review your structural drawings and permit documents, then prepare the Special Inspection Program for submission.
Pre-Construction Meeting
We coordinate with your GC, superintendent, and subcontractors to align on inspection schedules and notification requirements.
Field Inspections
On-site inspections performed at required frequency — continuous or periodic — with same-day reports delivered to all parties.
Final Affidavit & CO
PE-signed final affidavit submitted to the building department certifying all inspections are complete — clearing the way for Certificate of Occupancy.
The Special Inspector
Your Project Deserves
Licensed PE — Not a Technician
GCE Special Inspections are performed by or under the direct supervision of Alioskar Ganem, PE — a licensed Florida Professional Engineer with structural design experience. You're getting engineering judgment, not just a checklist.
Structural Design Background
Because GCE designs structures, our Special Inspectors understand what they're inspecting at a deeper level — recognizing when a field condition could affect structural performance, not just code compliance.
Responsive & Schedule-Driven
We know construction doesn't wait. GCE is available for early-morning concrete pours, short-notice steel inspections, and same-day report delivery — because a late inspection report is a project delay.
HVHZ Experience
Miami-Dade and Broward's High Velocity Hurricane Zone has the most demanding construction standards in the country. GCE inspectors know the local code requirements inside out — your project won't fail inspection on a technicality.
Special Inspection Services in Miami-Dade & Broward County, Florida
Ganem Consulting Engineering (GCE) provides Special Inspection services for construction projects throughout South Florida, in full compliance with Florida Building Code Chapter 17 and the special inspection requirements of ASCE 7. Our licensed Professional Engineer serves as qualified Special Inspector for concrete, structural steel, masonry, soils, post-installed anchors, and threshold building inspections across Miami-Dade and Broward County — including the City of Miami, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Brickell, Edgewater, Aventura, North Miami, Hialeah, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Hallandale Beach, Miramar, and Pembroke Pines.
For threshold buildings — structures over 3 stories or 50,000 square feet — Florida Statute 553.79 requires a licensed Threshold Inspector to provide continuous inspection during critical construction phases and submit a signed affidavit to the building department before a Certificate of Occupancy can be issued. GCE's PE is qualified to serve as Threshold Inspector on commercial, multifamily, mixed-use, and high-rise projects throughout South Florida.
Whether you're a general contractor who needs a Special Inspector to keep your project on schedule, a developer building a threshold structure, or an architect coordinating Special Inspection requirements for a complex structural system — GCE delivers licensed, schedule-focused Special Inspection services that integrate seamlessly with your project team and keep the building department satisfied from permit submission to CO.
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