About Hillman Engineering, Inc. Licensed Structural Engineers & 40-Year Building Recertification Experts in Fort Lauderdale, Aventura, Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, Miami Beach, Sunny Isles Beach, FL and Beyond
We have been the premier engineering corporation for South Florida since 1984.
Our licensed structural engineer services include everything from 40-year building recertification, milestone inspections, concrete restoration, water mitigation, and much more.
We know that your reputation is only as strong as the results of your last project, which is why our licensed building engineers provide hands-ons, client-focused services that deliver measurable, long-lasting outcomes. We act as your owner’s voice throughout every phase of our 3-phase process, ensuring your project is not just compliant, but genuinely better by design!
Member of:
Reg # P99000086239 | FEI / EIN # 62-1806697 | FBPE #8785
Who We Are
At Hillman Engineering, we don’t just inspect buildings; we protect your investment, your tenants, and your peace of mind.
Since 1984, our licensed structural engineers and licensed building engineers have been on the front lines of South Florida’s most complex projects, from 40-year recertifications and milestone inspections to water mitigation, and so much more. Every project we take on is a collaboration between our experienced structural engineers, architects, project managers, and technicians, all of whom bring:
- Precision
- Foresight
- Practical Solutions
What sets us apart is not just our decades of hands-on experience but our approach.
We treat every property as if it were our own, anticipating coastal challenges, preventing structural failures, and ensuring your building remains code-compliant and safe. We see the risks others miss, and provide expert partnership that proactively protects your assets for decades to come.
You can’t fake experience! Our reputation has been standing strong since 1984 and offering a depth of knowledge that simply cannot be replicated by inexperience or shortcuts.
“I started Hillman Engineering, Inc., to accomplish one goal and one goal only: To provide professional engineering services that ensure long-range comprehensive planning, sound project design, and quality project management”
- Henry Hillman, Founder
Our Mission & Vision
We live, breathe, and execute structural engineering and construction solutions in all its forms. Our mission is to keep South Florida properties safe, code-compliant, and structurally sound. From high-rise condominiums to oceanfront homes, our commitment to excellence ensures every structure we touch is elevated and better by design.
Results You Can Always Count On
Our results-oriented approach combines structural engineering expertise, licensed building engineers, and years of experience in Fort Lauderdale, Aventura, Miami Beach, Sunny Isles Beach, FL, and beyond, giving you peace of mind that your property is protected, compliant, and structurally sound.
Engineering Methodology
We do not just complete projects; we perfect them. Our methodology, forged over decades of licensed structural engineering experience, is the difference-maker, guaranteeing your project stays flawlessly on track, on budget, and code-compliant.
Whether you need complex 40-year inspections, large-scale concrete restoration, or vital water mitigation, our skilled, structural engineering team and licensed architects apply surgical precision to identify issues, design lasting solutions, and manage the construction phase with ease.
The Hillman Difference
- How we charge – We put the pressure on us to get things done
We structure our fees around project percentage which aligns our incentives with the owner’s goals and the successful completion of the project. This approach recognizes that the owner benefits when the work is completed efficiently, accurately, and without unnecessary delay, and our compensation model supports that same objective. Because our role is tied to both the overall project value, we remain focused on driving progress, resolving issues quickly, and helping avoid avoidable costs.
In practical terms, this means we are motivated to keep the schedule moving, reduce extended carrying costs, limit prolonged contractor involvement, and support decisions that protect the owner’s budget from preventable escalation.
- We maintain project perspectives
We maintain the right project perspective by recognizing that the client, owner, contractor, consultants, and vendors may each have different responsibilities, pressures, and priorities, but they are not automatically in conflict with one another. Construction projects naturally involve questions, changes, delays, pricing discussions, and quality concerns, and our role is to keep those matters focused on facts, obligations, and project outcomes.
We help separate the issue from the individuals involved so that disagreements are addressed professionally and productively. By keeping communication objective and solution-oriented, we reduce unnecessary friction, help preserve working relationships, and keep the project team focused on schedule, budget, quality, and completion rather than blame or adversarial positioning.
- A professional owner's representative
We provide professional owner’s representative services supported by structural engineering capabilities and technical experience, allowing the owner to benefit from both management oversight and technical judgment. This combination is valuable because many project decisions have implications that are not immediately obvious from a schedule or cost standpoint alone. Having and in house engineering department and Special Inspector services background helps us understand the intent of the design, evaluate proposed changes, review field conditions, and identify potential risks before they become larger problems.
At the same time, our owner’s representative role keeps the broader project objectives in view, including cost control, schedule coordination, contractor accountability, documentation, and communication. Together, these capabilities help the owner make better-informed decisions and maintain confidence that the work is being evaluated from both a practical and technical perspective.
- Monthly budget estimations and reconciliations
We prepare monthly budget estimates and reconciliations to give the owner a clear, current, and practical understanding of project financial performance. Rather than waiting until costs have already become a problem, we regularly compare the approved budget, contracted amounts, pending changes, projected costs, contingency usage, and actual expenditures. This process helps identify cost trends early, highlight areas where financial exposure may be increasing, and support timely decisions about scope, alternates, allowances, and change orders.
Monthly reconciliation also creates a more transparent record of where the project stands financially, which helps reduce surprises and allows the owner to plan cash flow, manage reserves, and make decisions with better information throughout the life of the project.
- Experienced Project Executives
Our experienced Project Executives bring general contractor backgrounds, giving them the practical field and management knowledge needed to evaluate contractor performance, pricing, disputes, schedule impacts, and construction issues from an informed position. Because they understand how contractors plan, price, staff, sequence, and execute work, they can ask the right questions, recognize when an issue requires deeper review, and distinguish between legitimate project impacts and unsupported claims.
This experience helps the owner avoid relying solely on contractor representations when evaluating change orders, delay requests, coordination problems, or cost increases. It also strengthens the owner’s position in negotiations, improves risk management, and supports more proactive decision-making before problems affect the project’s budget, schedule, or quality.
Start Your Project with Confidence
Our Proven 3-Phase Turnkey System Keeps Every Step on Track
PHASE 01
Inspections: Starting with the Right Diagnosis
We believe every great solution begins with a thorough understanding. That is why the first step is always a detailed, personalized assessment of your property conducted by our licensed structural engineers and seasoned technicians.
Our structural engineers do not just look at the surface; we commit to finding the root causes of your building’s issues. Whether we use visual evaluations, specialized equipment, or targeted testing, we give you honest, accurate, and actionable solutions you can truly trust.
PHASE 02
Design & Specifications
Once our inspections are complete, we immediately shift focus to planning your success. Our design team acts as your dedicated resource, creating comprehensive construction documents, detailed specifications, and managing all necessary permitting support.
We even help you navigate the bidding process, preparing contractor bidding documents with solid, engineer-approved budget estimates. Our team stands by you through bid evaluation and contract award, ensuring a smooth, confident start to construction.
PHASE 03
Construction Management
Once permits are in hand we deliver the results. Our experienced project managers take the lead, overseeing every single detail from day one to completion. We act as your on-site engineer of record and special inspector, guaranteeing that the work performed meets the approved plans and specifications.
By verifying payment applications and holding weekly progress meetings, we ensure your project stays reliably on schedule, within budget, and fully code compliant. With hands-on experience since 1984, we deliver the results you expect and deserve, every time!
No need to wait for an estimate!
Whether you need urgent 40-year inspections, crucial concrete restoration, effective water mitigation, or critical milestone inspections, filling out the form below is the quickest way to get expert guidance and an accurate quote!
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and serving Aventura, Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, Miami Beach, Sunny Isles Beach, FL, and all of Florida and beyond!
