CONSTRUCTION INSPECTIONS
Licensed building inspection services for commercial, residential, and renovation projects across Tampa Bay.
Engineering-Backed Construction Inspections in Tampa, FL
Construction inspections verify that what's being built in the field matches the approved engineering drawings, applicable codes, and project specifications. Without independent inspection by a licensed Professional Engineer, material substitutions, installation errors, and code deviations can go undetected — creating liability, rework, and failed inspections.
Advanced Engineering Consultants provides construction inspection and building inspection services for projects throughout Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Brandon, Wesley Chapel, and greater Hillsborough County. With 43+ years of PE experience across structural, civil, and MEP disciplines, our inspections go beyond checklists — we evaluate whether the work meets the engineering intent behind the design.
Our construction inspection services directly support our construction administration process, keeping the engineer of record involved from permit through certificate of occupancy.
what we inspect
Every building inspection we perform is conducted by or under the direct supervision of a licensed Florida PE. We inspect across disciplines — not just one trade at a time.
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Code & Drawing Conformance
Field conditions compared directly against approved plans and the Florida Building Code.
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Fire Protection & Life Safety
Sprinkler, alarm, and egress systems inspected for compliance with NFPA and local fire code requirements.
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Site & Civil Work
Grading, drainage, utilities, and paving verified against civil engineering plans.
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structural systems
Foundations, framing, load paths, shear walls, and connections verified against structural drawings.
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Construction Materials
Concrete, steel, masonry, and wood products checked for specification compliance and condition.
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MEP Rough-In & Installation
Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing layouts reviewed for design conformance and code compliance.
When You Need a Building Inspection
Not every project requires the same level of inspection. The scope depends on project type, complexity, and jurisdictional requirements. Common scenarios where construction inspections are critical:
New commercial construction
structural and MEP systems require independent verification before concealment
Residential additions and renovations
load-bearing modifications, re-roofing, and foundation work need P.E. review
Structural repairs and restoration
post-damage or aging buildings require verification that repairs meet original design capacity
Tenant buildouts
code compliance for occupancy changes, ADA, and fire separation
Owner-requested quality assurance
third-party building inspections to protect your investment independent of the GC
Delegated design verification
Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE) standards require the engineer of record to review delegated shop drawings and field installations
Construction Inspections Are Part of a Bigger Picture
Construction inspections don't exist in a vacuum. They're one component of a disciplined construction administration process that includes submittal review, RFI management, field documentation, and progress monitoring.
When inspections are performed by the same engineering team that produced the design, the feedback loop is direct. We don't need to interpret someone else's intent — we wrote the drawings. That continuity eliminates ambiguity, reduces inspection failures, and keeps the project moving.
For projects where we serve as the engineer of record, construction inspections are integrated into our construction administration services. For third-party inspections, we apply the same rigor — just on someone else's design documents.
What Property Owners and Developers Should Know
A construction inspection is a technical evaluation performed by a licensed engineer to verify code and design compliance. Construction management focuses on budget, schedule, and contractor coordination. They're complementary — but not interchangeable. Our inspections focus exclusively on engineering conformance.
Construction Inspection Services Across Tampa Bay
We provide construction inspections and building inspection services throughout West Central Florida, including:
Tampa · St. Petersburg · Clearwater · Wesley Chapel · Land O' Lakes · Lakeland · Hillsborough County · Melbourne · Brandon · Bradenton · Lutz · Odessa · Dunedin · Tarpon Springs · New Port Richey · Port Richey · Zephyrhills · Pasco County · Hernando County · Pinellas County · Polk County · Sumter County · Citrus County