G.M. Selby, Inc.

Engineering Excellence for Complex Challenges

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About the firm

G.M. Selby, Inc. is a global engineering and consulting practice delivering integrated civil, structural, coastal, marine, telecommunications, electrical, environmental, forensic, and geotechnical services. Operating across the Americas, the Caribbean, the Middle East, and Africa, G.M. Selby, Inc. designs sustainable solutions that balance human needs with technical and environmental constraints. From private coastal residential bulkheads to large-scale municipal infrastructure and high-rise developments, the organization provides rigorous analysis and technical oversight to ensure long-term resilience.

Firm type
Civil Engineering · Structural Engineering · Coastal Engineering · Marine Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Forensic Engineering · Telecom / RF Engineering · Geotechnical Engineering

Capabilities

Civil Engineering

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Focuses on the fundamental components of the built environment, creating sustainable systems from site planning to final construction oversight.

  • Survey & Analysis

    Site assessments utilizing advanced surveying technology to map topography and identify constraints.

  • Strategic Design

    Creation of high-fidelity 3D models and CAD drawings optimizing site functionality and budget.

  • Permitting & Compliance

    Regulatory approval coordination through local, state, and federal agencies.

  • Construction Oversight

    On-site support and inspections to verify execution aligns with design plans.

Coastal & Marine Engineering

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Provides technical coastal resilience and maritime engineering solutions for private, residential, and commercial port developments.

  • Seawall & Bulkhead Design

    Custom design of reinforced concrete, vinyl, and composite seawall systems with integrated wave overtopping mitigation and sea-level rise adaptation.

  • Docks, Piers & Marinas

    Engineering of fixed and floating dock systems, heavy-duty maritime loading docks, and ADA-compliant marina layouts optimized for corrosive environments.

  • Dredging & Beach Nourishment

    Technical oversight for channel deepening, maintenance dredging, sediment transport analysis, and environmental mitigation coordination.

  • Coastal Modeling & Analysis

    Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for wave and current prediction, hydrodynamic modeling for tidal surge assessments, and erosion simulation.

Electrical Engineering

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Delivers electrical systems design prioritizing redundancy, efficiency, and resilience for commercial and mission-critical facilities.

  • Power Distribution Systems

    Design of primary and secondary networks, detailed load analysis, switchgear specification, and coordination studies.

  • Interior & Exterior Lighting Design

    Photometric analysis, energy-efficient LED retrofitting, automated controls, and emergency lighting compliance.

  • Emergency & Backup Power Solutions

    UPS system design, emergency generator specification, ATS integration, and redundant power loop configurations.

  • Grounding & Lightning Protection

    Grounding system design, soil resistivity testing, lightning protection to NFPA/UL standards, and surge protection coordination.

Structural Engineering

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Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.

  • Detailed Analysis

    Support includes Detailed analysis.

  • Structural Design

    Support includes structural design for building, renovation, and repair assignments.

  • Recertification Of Commercial

    Support includes recertification of commercial.

  • Residential Structural Engineering

    Support includes structural engineering for residential building and repair assignments.

  • Institutional Buildings To Ensure Structural Integrity

    Support includes institutional buildings to ensure structural integrity.

  • Code Compliance

    Support includes code compliance.

Forensic Engineering

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Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.

  • Technical Investigation

    Support includes Technical investigation.

  • Failure Analysis Of Structural Damage

    Support includes failure analysis of structural damage.

  • Water Intrusion

    Support includes water intrusion.

  • Post-hurricane Building Envelope Degradation

    Support includes post-hurricane building envelope degradation.

Telecommunications Engineering

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Design and deployment of scalable communication infrastructure and cellular networks.

Geotechnical Engineering

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Subsurface investigation and soil analysis to support foundation design and site stability.

Environmental Engineering

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Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.

  • Environmental Assessments

    Support includes Environmental assessments.

  • Mitigation Planning

    Support includes mitigation planning.

  • Regulatory Compliance Support For Coastal

    Support includes regulatory compliance support for coastal.

  • Upland Developments

    Support includes upland developments.

Industries

Residential · Multifamily Residential · Commercial · Industrial · Marine · Ports & Harbors · Data Centers · Government · Sports & Recreation · Historic Preservation

Projects

PortMiami Bulkhead Wall Inspections

Miami, FL · Ports & Harbors · Client: PortMiami

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Conducted structural bulkhead wall inspections to assess conditions and guide maintenance strategies at PortMiami.

Crandon Park Tennis Center

Miami, FL · Sports & Recreation

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Provided multidisciplinary civil and electrical engineering support for the renowned park facility.