On behalf of our new chair, Darek Brandt, PE, we invite you to join us next Wednesday for the first ACEC-Florida Buildings Committee Meeting of 2026.

Is this meeting for you? It IS if you answer “yes” to any of the following questions:

• In your profession, do you design or assess buildings or systems for buildings?
• Would you like to connect with your industry peers and discuss issues core to all disciplines, or perhaps unique to your specific discipline?
• Would you like to discuss proposed legislation and rules that may affect our industry regarding buildings?

On March 11 at 10:30 a.m., we will be discussing the goals and schedule for the committee as well as reviewing the two proposed rule updates you will find below. Please be prepared to discuss your thoughts as that will help shape the committee’s official position that will then be reviewed by the CLGR for potential adoption.

Additionally, you are encouraged to use the link at the bottom of the explanation below to submit your OWN comments before the March 31 deadline.

Here are the meeting details. Feel free to add this to your calendar. Registration is not required.

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The Florida Board of Professional Engineers is requesting public comment on two proposed rule updates currently in development. Please review the full details at the links below and share any feedback you may have by March 31.

• Chapter 61G15-35, Threshold Building Inspections: The Board is considering a new Special Inspector category focused on existing threshold buildings and updates to Chapter 61G15-35, Florida Administrative Code, to reflect the higher expertise and judgment these inspections require. Complete details: Board Considers Expanding Special Inspector Categories
• Chapter 61G15-38, Damaged Structures: The proposed Chapter 61G15-38, F.A.C., would establish clearer Rules of Responsibilities for engineers for assessments and reports on storm-damaged existing buildings, including general evaluation requirements and component-specific technical criteria. Complete details: Proposed Rules Regarding Assessment of Damaged Buildings

Submit your comments by March 31. You may also email your comments directly to Board@fbpe.org .

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