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DDA Engineers, P.A. DDA Engineers, P.A. was founded in 1969. We are consulting structural engineers. We manage our projects with hands-on design principals.

Adding another floor changes loads through the foundations, columns, beams, and slabs below it.A vertical expansion stud...
10/26/2026

Adding another floor changes loads through the foundations, columns, beams, and slabs below it.

A vertical expansion study evaluates the existing structural system, available drawings, past renovations, material information, and wind performance. That gives the project team a better picture of what the building can support and where reinforcement may be needed.

For architects, the structural work has to stay connected to the layout, proportions, openings, and design intent.

Our blog explores what goes into evaluating a building for vertical expansion.

https://www.ddaeng.com/planning-for-vertical-expansion-can-your-building-handle-another-floor/

Change gives your energy somewhere new to go. A different morning routine, a healthier boundary, a new skill, or a fresh...
10/23/2026

Change gives your energy somewhere new to go. A different morning routine, a healthier boundary, a new skill, or a fresh priority can slowly change everyday life.

Progress happens at your own pace.

Inspections put the drawings and the installed work side by side.On the job site, a structural inspection documents whet...
10/21/2026

Inspections put the drawings and the installed work side by side.

On the job site, a structural inspection documents whether construction aligns with the approved design. That can include reinforcement placement, structural connections, dimensions, concrete work, repairs, and other structural details.

It gives architects, owners, and contractors documented information they can use as the project moves forward.

Our newsletter shares practical takes on structural engineering, inspections, and peer reviews for Florida project teams. Subscribe to follow along.

https://www.ddaeng.com/newsletter/

A late structural revision can reach the architect, contractor, MEP team, permitting set, and schedule all at once.A pee...
10/19/2026

A late structural revision can reach the architect, contractor, MEP team, permitting set, and schedule all at once.

A peer review gives the structural documents an independent technical check while the work is still on paper. The reviewer can compare drawings and calculations with code requirements, flag inconsistencies or omissions, and independently analyze selected structural elements.

For architects, that can help reduce back-and-forth later in the project and keep design intent in view.

Our blog looks at how engineering peer reviews can help projects keep moving.

https://www.ddaeng.com/how-engineering-peer-reviews-can-help-keep-projects-moving/

Frank Lloyd Wright’s work at Florida Southern College shows what happens when architecture and engineering are treated a...
10/14/2026

Frank Lloyd Wright’s work at Florida Southern College shows what happens when architecture and engineering are treated as one connected experience.

The walkways, concrete blocks, natural light, and geometric forms all relate to one another. Nothing feels added as an afterthought.

That kind of coordination is part of what makes a building memorable long after construction ends.


https://www.domusweb.it/en/architecture/gallery/2026/04/07/frank-lloyd-wright-florida-southern-college-roberto-conte-photos.html

Older buildings tell their story through repairs, movement, moisture, and wear.An inspection looks at how those conditio...
10/12/2026

Older buildings tell their story through repairs, movement, moisture, and wear.

An inspection looks at how those conditions show up across the structure and whether an area needs maintenance, testing, or repair planning. The goal is to give building representatives information they can use when deciding what comes next.

Our newsletter shares more practical insight on inspections and existing buildings.


https://www.ddaeng.com/newsletter/

High-end projects tend to include details that leave very little margin for poor coordination.Long spans, large openings...
10/09/2026

High-end projects tend to include details that leave very little margin for poor coordination.

Long spans, large openings, custom materials, and intricate architectural features all need to work with the structural system. A peer review helps protect the design by checking how those elements come together before construction gets too far along. Our blog post covers why.


https://www.ddaeng.com/why-premium-projects-demand-the-right-engineers-for-peer-review/

Growth is personal, but its impact reaches other people.The patience we develop, the lessons we share, and the kindness ...
10/07/2026

Growth is personal, but its impact reaches other people.

The patience we develop, the lessons we share, and the kindness we practice can improve far more than our own lives.

Peer review gives architects another set of trained eyes on the structural work.The review may catch coordination issues...
10/05/2026

Peer review gives architects another set of trained eyes on the structural work.

The review may catch coordination issues between the drawings, calculations, and architectural design before those details reach construction. It also gives the project team a chance to work through concerns while revisions are easier to manage.

To talk with DDA Engineers about peer review, call 305-666-0711.

A small change on a floor plan can create a much bigger change in the structure.Removing part of a wall, cutting a new o...
09/30/2026

A small change on a floor plan can create a much bigger change in the structure.

Removing part of a wall, cutting a new opening, or adding equipment may change where weight goes and what nearby framing has to support.

An engineering review helps the design team see those connections before the change reaches the job site. Read the blog to learn more.


https://www.ddaeng.com/why-minor-building-changes-still-need-engineering-review/

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4930 Southwest 74th Court
Glenvar Heights, FL
33155

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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
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