Nutting Engineers of Florida, Inc.

Geotechnical Engineering, Materials Testing, Inspections & Environmental

Website

About the firm

Nutting Engineers of Florida, Inc. is a geotechnical engineering, materials testing, and structural inspections practice based in South Florida. Founded in 1967 with history tracing back to 1932, the practice supports diverse projects including airports, seaports, roadways, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities across the region.

Established
1967
Firm type
Geotechnical Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Materials Testing · Structural Engineering

Credentials

Construction Materials Engineering Council (CMEC) Main Lab Certification · Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Categories 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 10.05

People

James J. FlaigIn-House Special/Threshold Inspector

Capabilities

Geotechnical Exploration & Engineering

Service website

Evaluates subsurface conditions to provide critical site and foundation recommendations for construction projects.

  • Site Explorations and Feasibility Studies

    Assesses raw land and developed properties to determine geological suitability and development constraints.

  • Soil Borings and Groundwater Well Drilling

    Performs subsurface drilling and sampling to retrieve soil and water specimens for analysis.

  • Groundwork Modification and Chemical Grouting

    Provides specialized engineering methods to stabilize weak soils and control groundwater movement.

  • Monitoring of Pile Installation

    Ensures deep foundation elements are installed in accordance with design specifications and load capacities.

Materials Testing

Service website

Provides quality control and assurance testing of critical construction elements to verify compliance with engineering specifications.

  • Soil and Earthwork Testing

    Evaluates soil compaction, density, and bearing capacity during site preparation and grading.

  • Concrete, Grout, and Mortar Testing

    Conducts compressive strength and consistency tests on cementitious materials during placement.

  • Asphalt Testing

    Verifies mix designs and compaction of asphalt pavements for roadways and parking lots.

Special & Threshold Inspections

Service website

Delivers building inspections under the supervision of certified threshold inspectors to verify structural integrity.

  • Structural Inspections

    Reviews reinforcing steel, framing, and load-bearing systems during construction.

  • Threshold Building Inspections

    Executes mandatory inspections on high-occupancy and tall structures according to Florida building codes.

Environmental Services

Service website

Provides environmental consulting and assessment through its specialized subsidiary, Nutting Environmental of Florida, Inc.

Industries

Aviation · Transportation · Healthcare · Education · Commercial · Government · Industrial · Residential · Wastewater · Water Supply

Projects

GSA South Florida Federal Office Building (FBI)

Miramar, FL · Government · Client: GSA

Project details

Performed geotechnical subsurface soil investigations and provided foundation design recommendations for the federal facility in Miramar.

McDonalds Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL · Commercial · Client: Gil Hyatt Construction

Project details

Provided materials testing and inspection services for a rapid 54-day demolition and reconstruction project.

Bethesda Hospital

Healthcare

Project details

Delivered engineering and inspection services for healthcare facility development.

Miami Children's Hospital

Healthcare

Project details

Provided specialized engineering services for major medical facility expansion and improvements.

Nutting Engineers of Florida, Inc. - Engineering Firms