4-Story Mixed-Use Build
Tampa, FL · Mixed-Use · Client: Dan Stuart
Project details
Structural design and permitting coordination for a four-story mixed-use building in Tampa.
Duran Structural
Structural Engineering Built For Clarity.
About the firm
Duran Structural is a boutique structural engineering practice based in Tampa, Florida. Founded in 2024 and licensed in Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama, the practice connects clients directly with a licensed PE from kickoff to sealed deliverable. It serves residential, commercial, healthcare, and institutional sectors, specializing in coastal structures, historic preservation, forensic engineering, and post-storm evaluations. Duran Structural utilizes BIM-coordinated workflows to deliver precise, coordinated construction documents.
- Established
- 2024
- Team
- Micro
- Firm type
- Structural Engineering · Forensic Engineering · Coastal Engineering
People
Judian DuranPrincipal Engineer
Eugenia UrsuAssociate
Ana Paula BernardoAssociate
Capabilities
BIM Structural Coordination
Service websiteDeveloping three-dimensional structural models coordinated with architectural and MEP teams to support clash detection and multi-discipline integration.
Post-Storm Structural Evaluation
Service websitePerforming rapid field assessments and preparing stamped repair documents following hurricanes and major storms.
New Construction Structural Engineering
Service websiteDelivering complete structural designs and construction documents for new buildings, covering foundations, framing systems, and lateral load analysis.
Coastal Structural Engineering
Service websiteProviding high-wind, flood zone, and V-zone design for coastal structures across Florida and the Southeast.
- High-Wind Design
- V-Zone & Flood Load Analysis
- Coastal Foundation Engineering
Forensic Structural Engineering
Service websiteInvestigating structural failures and distress for property owners, insurance carriers, and legal counsel.
- Structural Failure Investigation
- Written Forensic Reports
- Stamped Repair Documents
Historic Preservation & Structural Restoration
Service websiteFormulating structural interventions that preserve the original character of historic properties while meeting modern code requirements.
Structural Assessment & Peer Review
Service websiteProviding independent engineering evaluations, peer reviews of stamped designs, and structural inspections.
- Foundation Inspections
- Load-Bearing Wall Determinations
- Structural Evaluations for Real Estate
- Retaining Wall Evaluations
Renovations & Additions
Service websiteDesigning structural modifications for building expansions, tenant improvements, and permitted renovations.
Adaptive Reuse
Service websiteAnalyzing and modifying existing structures to safely accommodate new programmatic uses.
- Load Assessment
- System Upgrades
- Permit Documentation
Industries
Residential · Commercial · Multifamily Residential · Healthcare · Historic Preservation · Mixed-Use · Senior Living
Projects
Downtown Tampa Historic Restoration
Tampa, FL · Historic Preservation · Client: Eric James
Project details
Structural engineering and restoration support for a historic building in downtown Tampa.
Coastal Ground-Up Construction
Florida · Residential · Client: Sarah B
Project details
Structural design incorporating wind load and flood zone requirements for a coastal building.