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Chaiban Engineering Consultants, Inc. 

COMPANY HISTORY - Established in 1990

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Engineering and Management Staff

Chaiban Engineering Consultants, Inc. (CEC) has been providing professional and structural engineering, consultation, inspection,expert witness, forensic, litigation support and related management,consultation and design services with quality, innovation and speed to a broad clientele since 1990.

We specialize in providing innovative engineering solutions to complex type of projects and litigation support services. Our main strength is in structural and forensic building investigations, claim analysis, discovery, inspections and design. One example is the historical building on Andrews Ave in Fort Lauderdale. The 150 year old building's structural walls were collapsing and the FL state placed strict requirements on preserving the old building. An innovative design employing a unique structural system inside the envelope of the building exterior walls, was able to support all floor, roof,walls and foundation loads, while preserving the exterior old walls look and satisfying the State requirements.

Our mission statement is: “To Provide the Highest Quality, Most Efficient and Innovative Engineering Service to Our Clients at the Fastest Rate of Delivery!”

CEC’s vast knowledge and past experience in structural design, inspections, concrete restorations, 40 year certification, forensic engineering, litigation support, and threshold inspections is a priceless asset to clients who demand the best from a professional consulting firm including developers, business owners, public and county officials, board members, attorneys, legal professionals, Associations, condo owners and private property owners and residents.

Our years of continued (R&D) research, knowledge, professional experience combined with state of the art information systems, combined with engineering expertise, experience and  software, team innovative approach enables the firm to lower our cost; thus passing the savings to our clients without compromising quality and speed. CEC’s organizational structure is referred to as a virtual flat hierarchy, meaning no middle or operations managers.The firm employs highly knowledgeable experienced professionals. This structure, combined with exceptional professionals using state of the art technology, innovative information systems  is what allows us to stay competitive and pass those savings on to our clients.

CEC is divided by engineering disciplines into five areas:

• • Structural engineering (which includes: Structural inspections, design, Drainage, Utilities and Foundations);

  • Construction Management; 

  • Material investigation, testing and analysis (3rd party);and

  • Expert Witness and forensic engineering, litigation support.

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These divisions are divided into independent teams which enable the firm to quickly & efficiently arrive at innovative, practical and economical solutions. The firm has developed a quality control program with various team members and are encouraged towards high achievement and open communication. Any ideas that will benefit overall quality, innovation, cost and speed are put into action, and the team member is rewarded. The design-build strategy of the firm enables us to service clients and take projects from the planning and design stage to the construction and production stage. At the initial stages of planning and design, our network of contractors are encouraged to provide practical ideas that are integrated in the final design, thus adding value to our clients.

During the construction phase, any design revisions or changes encountered in the field will be communicated to our teams and a solution provided immediately. This obviously impacts the progress of construction, and ensures that our projects are completed at the promised time. The organization implements the latest computer technologies in finding the most efficient and economical solutions to civil, structural, architectural, mechanical and electrical disciplines, as well as surveying. Such software includes CADD, Micro station, Primavera Scheduler and other design software.

Joseph B Chaiban,PE.SI.JD. structural engineer, Holds a degree in Structural and Civil Engineering from Northeastern University. His graduate studies include a structural emphasis at Florida Atlantic University and an executive MBA from Florida Atlantic University. Mr. Chaiban also earned a law degree (Juris Doctor at Law) in 2017 from Howard Taft Law School.Primary areas of expertise are forensic and structural engineering inspection and design, seismic analysis and design models using computer technology and matrixes. He has completed advanced research in concrete design of complex structures and foundations. Additionally, he has attained expertise in roadway and utilities design and construction management. Past employment includes prestigious firms such as Florida Department of Transportation; Turnpike Authority; MK Centennial; Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc.; Keith & Schnars, P.A.; and Metric Engineering.

Engineering Team:

• Skylar Kemph, civil and construction engineer intern

• Kristina Akouri, EI (PE) pending, structural engineer

• Stephanie Wesh, engineer cad design

• Dominic Rupolo, PE-structural engineer

• Ian Villasenor, PE-Structural Engineer

• Ala Ali, PE. PhD, structural engineer certified in 48 states.

Abel Crean, EIT, GC: Structural and forensic engineer who has extensive experience in structural and forensic engineering fields.Abel is a seasoned construction professional who subsequently obtained a degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Structural Engineering, I am currently applying my experience and education to building inspections and Forensic Engineering, ranging from structural settlement or concrete restoration to wind or water claims. I am well versed in conducting assessments with scientific methodology, component testing, moisture mapping, and report preparation.

John Weber, Managing Partner: a seasoned engineer and manager with over 40 years of experience in engineering, testing methodology, management and innovative solutions to any project complex or simple, engineering inspections and evalautions.

Juan Garcia, Architectural design and cad drafting, has over 20 years of experience in design and cad drafting including general inspections and design.

Chaiban Engineering Consultants, Inc. and the team of professionals' (Joseph Chaiban, PE, JD., Abel Crean, EIT, GC. Forensic & structural Engineer, John Weber, project manager,  Keith Leblanc, P.E.,Richard Coba,, GC. AIA Architect, Robert Cohen, RA. Architect,Juan Garcia, Ed Kranz, PE MEP  and fire engineer, Juan Garcia, Architect Assistant, Rosmar Rosado, Cadd drafting and design) prestigious reputation is a result of many successful commercial and residential projects, which include thousands of infra-structure projects, such as multi-story office and condo buildings, restaurants, single-family homes, swimming pools, warehouses, condominiums, swimming pools, retaining walls and roofs, as well as Florida Department of Transportation roadway and bridge projects, utility and roadway projects, including I-95, I-595, SR 84, Collins Avenue and Southwest 8th Street, to name a few.

Chaiban Engineering Consultants, Inc., was recently presented, by the City of Oakland Park, with the “Best-Looking Building In Oakland Park Award” for the Chat-N-Chew Diner. The firm offers a variety of services to clients such as structural and design analysis, complex concrete testing and monitoring, drainage and utility design and analysis, building design analysis and inspections, wind loads, engineering management and evaluations, foundation and pile design, forensic engineering, roadway and asphalt design, bridge design, construction management, claims analysis and architectural design. Our mechanical and electrical engineering consultants can handle a variety of engineering projects such as infrastructure and building projects, complex fiber optic cables, water and sewer mains, and electrical installations.

The firm is also qualified by the State of Florida as a continuing education provider which conducted several seminars to other professional engineers in the area of "Structural Inspection" for 4.0 PDH. ( Structural Inspection and Ethics Course)

COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

As previously mentioned, our innovative approach to serving clients by the use of a flat organizational structure, combined with the use of state of the art innovative engineering software technology, as well as having a highly skilled professional licensed staff, enables Chaiban Engineering Consultants, Inc., firm to have strong competitive advantage in the market while maintaining strong customer satisfaction, competitive rates, innovative solutions and speedy delivery.

CERTIFICATIONS Some of the firm’s latest certifications include:

• • 1990 - Civil Engineering Florida PE #43239 “Structural Emphasis”

  • 1994/General Contractor/Florida C.G.C. # 057483

  • MOT Work Zone Safety Specialist, 1990

  • Construction Contract Interpretation, FDOT

  • 1996 Certified Concrete Testing Tech

  • Specialty Inspector/Threshold Structural/Building Inspections 1108, 1995

  • MBA, studies FAU - Area of emphasis strategic business planning and marketing

  • JD Law ( 2017 Howard Taft Law Schools).

FEATURE PROJECTS

• • Duo Condominium: Concrete Restoration project involving (2)~ 24 floor towers, a (7) level concrete garage structure  400 units and balconies per building, concrete restoration of exterior building walls, parapet, balconies, and pool area deck.(2018-2019)

  • Lake Emerald Owners Association: Inspection and reports for 40 year certification and complete $12 million concrete restoration project for (10) 3 and 4 story buildings, over 544 units and common areas, wood deck, wood dock, (4) pools walkways and sea walls.

  • Lofts at Hollywood station: (5) story building and 300 car garage structural inspections, reports and full concrete restoration, $1.5 million project 2021.

  • Prince George Condominium: 249 units (20) story building tower and 234 car garage, pool, garage deck, recreation areas, Jacuzzi, Tennis courts, parking Lot, deck, balconies and building mansard roofs, façade repairs over $10-14 million in full concrete restoration. (2019-present)

  • Village of Lakewood: Concrete Restoration project involving 13 ~6-8 story buildings, 48 units and balconies per building, concrete restoration of exterior building walls, parapet, balconies, rails, replacement of screens, rails, sliding doors and windows from 2013 to 2016; also included 40-year certification for 13 buildings.

  • Pompano by the Sea project:40-year certification and Concrete Restoration project involving 1 ~6 story buildings, 31 units and balconies per building, concrete restoration of exterior building walls, parapet, balconies, rails, replacement of screens, rails, sliding doors and windows from 2014 to 2016;

  • Martinique II- 500 unit Condo in WPB, structural investigation of several pools with leak and cracking issues located above concrete garage, 2018.

  • Winter Colony Condo: Concrete restoration of multi story building in Lauderdale Beach, and 2nd engineering opinion for 3rd part engineering firm related to concrete restoration and recommendations;

  • Ocean Bleu Restaurant: Zoning and city complicated issues R/W, easement and canopy installation, R/L review and permit process approval.

  • Other concrete restoration and 40-year certification projects include: 1) Drake Tower, Fort Lauderdale, 1 building 14 story, 121 condo units and balconies, 2) Coral Ridge Condo Building, 3 Buildings (5) story for 86 units and balconies; 3) Belle Isle Condo's in Wilton Manors, 5 buildings, 4 story for balcony and rail, column engineering assessment for damage and water issues; 4) East Leisure Condo, Fort Lauderdale, several buildings, 5 story structure includes walls, rails, façade, balconies 5) Fountain Head Condo Building on the Beach, A1A Fort Lauderdale, 14 story building and garage, balconies, rails, changing sliding doors and windows; and 100's of many buildings throughout Florida.

  • Citizen: Performed numerous claim's investigation, cause and origin report, expert witness testimony and forensic engineering services in South Florida and during hurricane damaged infra structure claims analysis from WPB to Key West.

          Forensic Engineering and Expert Witness: 

        Litigation Expert Witness  Experience:

• • Jungle Queen- Unsafe structures Board hearings 2003 to 2010 ( Resolved code violations)

  • Mike Mirabela - Deposition 10 hrs - Hollywood

  • Blue Haven Pools 16 hrs - Boca Raton

  • D. R. Horton Builders 8 hrs - Fort Lauderdale/ Broward

  • International Village 12 hrs - Broward

  • Dave’s Rooming House 25 hrs- Fort Lauderdale

  • Robert Fenwick Vs Twin City 26 hrs- Orlando

  • Paul Fletcher vs. Maige 30 hrs - Broward

  • Mike Bilotti vs. Superior Pools 12 hrs - Broward

  • Yana Estrov vs. E R Homes 6 hrs - Miramar

  • Richard Ober vs. American Seawall 12 hrs - Broward

  • Murtah vs. Heron Run Apt 26 hrs - Hollywood

  • Robert Bower vs. FPL  Expert Witness 55 hrs- Fort Lauderdale/ Broward

  • (3) Depositions 2010 to 2012 & Trial 2013. ( 125 hours)

  • Heron Run Apartments- Expert 11 hrs

  • Huby vs. Newman ( Case won 03/09) 65 hrs- Broward

  • Brian Guzman vs. Broward professional 16 hrs

  • offices. Fort Lauderdale/ Broward

  • Arvida vs. The Ridges Association. *Weston 12 hrs - Broward

    • Jan Ferrell v. Condo case involving condo unit water intrusion and mold issues

    • George Wieres v. Multiple defendants RE: Damage to condo units 

    • Surtreat v. DiPompeo, Demolition analysis/dispute

    • Citizen insurance v. plaintiff ( over 50 claims/cases);

    • Attorney clients for roof hurricane damage claims, reports and expert witness.

• Design structural and Incidental engineering/architectural projects:

  • Heart of Jesus Church, project: 2015-2019, 2nd floor mezzanine, cross design and management.

  • Martin Cress Project 2000-2001 Duplex building 3500 SF, Wilton Manors, Florida.

  • Victoria Closet Building design- 5 story, 100,000 design new building storage in WPB, Florida

  • Jungle Queen Island: 2003-2009 Multiple design project, walkways, Tiki Hut dining structures, Dock, 6000 SF restaurant and resolved numerous code violations.

  • Jeane Letarte Residence, Wilton Manors a 4000 SF 2 story building 2002-2003

  • Jake Polock, 3800 SF, ~ 2 story contemporary Beach House 2009-2010

  • Hassan Bazzi Residence, 3500 SF -2 story Mediterranean style house design 2011-2012, Boca Raton, Florida.

  • Issac German : a contemporary residence design, one story 3800 SF 2013-2014, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

  • Marcin Trezciak Building, 2017-2019 a 3400 SF contemporary 2 story building, Pompano Bdeach, Florida

  • Jungle Queen : Restaurant, dock, walkways, infrastructure at Fort Lauderdale. 2003 to 2010.

  • Restaurant Area: ( 10,000 square feet ) design and inspection. Consultant worked closely with lawyers to mitigate over $1 million in violation and permit fees, appeared at the unsafe structure review Board.

  • Concrete Restoration projects: Duo Condo, East Leasiure condo, native Sun Resort, Village of Lakewood, Park side condos, Hollywood Hills Condo, Fountain Head condo, Blue Ocean resort and Hotel, International Village community..and many other concrete restoration projects

  • Minnet Group, 18,000 SF , 4 building roofs evaluations, damage, inspections and specifications, package, Fort Lauderdale, Florida;

  • Southern Bear, 20,000 SF (40 year) building inspections and specifications, truss engineering, Hollywood, Florida;

  • Multiple Condominium inspections for concrete spalled and cracks repair, reinforcing steel recommendations. (Cross Fox Condo, The Landmark Condo, Sawgrass Condo. Sunrise, International Village Condo (12 Buildings x 62 units per building, structural inspections and others )

  • Twelve (12) story condo/shops building tower in Fort Lauderdale, FL, preliminary design of post tensioned slab system, concrete columns, deep piling foundations, (150 ft) piling, pile caps, computer model STAAD.pro, ASCE (7-02) minimum design for hurricane wind forces, structural details, shear walls. Design included pool on fourth floor and spa;

  • Jungle Queen Restaurant in Broward County ( 10,000 square feet ) design and inspection

  • Of Tiki restaurants, club house, walkways, wood docks, piling, in fort Lauderdale, Florida

  • Victoria’s Closet Building design of 100,000 SF structure (6) story concrete and prestressed

  • Fillegre slabs, beams, and spread foundations, in WPB ( $3.5 million dollars) 2002

  • Engineering certificate per Florida Statute for (8) apartment unit conversion to condo including structural, mechanical, electrical and fire code. Project location: Coral Springs, Florida ( scope included inspections, design and repair of the entire building structure)

  • Normandy Villas : design of steel stairs, aluminum stairs, rails and guardrails : (9) buildings and (6) floors : approx. 140 stairs • Family Fitness Center: design and shop drawings for spiral stairs, aluminum rails and guardrails

  • Wimbeldon Townhouses: Inspections and engineering for 150 failed balconies and roofs • Bellagio Condo conversion from apartments to condo units, 48 units inspected for structural, MEP and drafted conversion report with unit replacement costs

  • Design and Inspection of 110,000 SF, (3) story concrete building: “ Victoria’s Closet” • Inspection of 12 buildings : “ International Village” for repairs regarding the roofs and trusses

  • Inspection and Repair procedure of concrete balconies, concrete deck, roofs, slabs and garage for 22 story building “ The Landmark Condominium, Miami

  • Asphalt Roadway inspection and investigation to solve problems associated with Asphalt and resolve claims and disputes. ( Projects such as Boca West, Lake Wood gardens, etc.);

  • Involved with numerous multi-million dollar projects on Interstate I-95 in the Tri-County areas from 1988 thru 1995.roadway construction and design;

  • Design of 14,000 SF (2) story residence in Bay View Drive

  • Building, sea wall and dock/ House structural Inspections, Mobile Homes Hud/FHA inspections and guidelines.. full report, evaluation and recommendations

  • Involved with Interstate I-75 (Alligator Alley) 1988-1989 Inspection of asphalt, base, guardrails, bridges, drainage;

  • Construction management of SW 8th Street and Collins Ave. in Miami Beach;

  • Yamato Office Center under the management of McCoy Realty

  • Boca Office and Shopping Center

  • Spotswood Shopping Center in Key Largo- Parking Lot Drainage calculations, signing, markings

  • 67 Liquor Chain-Structural design

  • Multi-story building design and construction management projects in Kuwait & Lebanon

  • International Village Condominium Association, Inc. in Broward County

  • Parkway Apartment Houses – Miami, structural, roof engineering and drainage design sea wall and dock

  • Design of 10,000 SF Multi purpose business center (2) story building in Miami, Fl ( Kendall Drive with Architect Mr. Richard Coba, AIA) ( cost: $2.85 Million) – 2007/2008

  • Ft. Lauderdale Business Center- Complete design package

  • Goodman Warehouses – complete design packages and inspections in progress

  • Denuzio & Associates (5000 SF) Office Buildings & Garage- Complete design

  • 2.5 Million IFAE, Fine Art Expositions in West Palm Beach-California, Seismic Structural Design, wind load analysis, concrete foundations design and Inspection

  • Numerous residential projects in the Tri-County area.

  • Numerous Commercial Projects, shopping centers, office buildings, Warehouses

  • Swimming Pools ( Fort Lauderdale, Pompano and WPB)

  • SR 836 Miami - Structural design Bridges, piles, drainage structures

  • Nelson Adams - Structural walkway canopy design for schools in Florida over 675 schools

  • Lagasse’ Pools - Pool design and analysis over 2500 pools and spa, decks, investigations

  • Historical Building - Multi-story existing building structural retrofit

  • Furniture store building design, Oakland Park, Florida

  • City of Plantation, Bus Shelters (8)

  • Steak Alley Restaurant and Lounge Bar ( Hollywood)

  • La Chateau (10) unit buildings, Three (3) story, 5000 SF private Condominiums, $2.4 million

  • Tomassello Building 8,000 SF roof repair specifications and inspections 1998

  • Crabby Dicks Restaurant, Pompano Beach, 3600 SF, $373,000

  • Sushi Restaurant/Thai Food ( 3800 SF), Fort Lauderdale, Florida $389,000

  • Infrastructure Inspections for 1200 homes, roadways “The Ridges” Weston, Gables Property

  • Multi –million dollar mansion design ( 5000) SF in Las Olas, Florida

  • Jungle Queen ( 12,000 SF) , Fort Lauderdale, $370,000

  • Victoria Closet, ( 110,000 SF), West Palm Beach, $2,250,000

  • Martin Cress Project ( Duplex), ( 7,000 SF), $750,000

  • Doctor Domesek Residence ( 2 story home ) Las Olas, ( 4000 sf ) $300,000

  • David Lewis Rooming House, ( 8,000 sf), $100,000

  • First Union Bank, Hollywood Circle, ( 23,000 SF) , $276,000 Building Design

  • Roof Engineering for Hundreds of homes and buildings affected by Hurricane Wilma in 2005

  • Mediation expert witness for clients battling Insurance Company’s that wouldn’t pay after Hurricane Wilma in 2005

  • Bower Residence, Las Olas,( 3,000sf) Foundation Settlement, Piles, Concrete Beams, House Slab Designs. Litigation support and Expert Witness

  • PAL Park City of Plantation New roof truss design 3 Buildings. $14,000.00

For more information, email us at: Jchaiban@aol.com.

To make an appointment fill out an online form or give us a call at 954-561-1968.

We are experts at handling any project small or large, simple or complex that will meet clients budget, and time frame. We have partnerships with a team of attorneys that can deliver legal expertise for any project issues such as disputes, contract claims, insurance claims and other construction related problems. 

We pride ourselves in our quick and cost-efficient service.

Contact Telephone Number: 954-561-1968.

Contact Email to an Engineer: jchaiban@aol.com

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