A denial from the Army Corps is not always the end of a project. It is often the beginning of a conversation, and how that conversation is handled determines whether the structure you designed is the structure you build. When the Navigation District denies an application, you have two options. Which one makes sense depends […]

If you’re planning a dock, seawall, or boat lift project, the honest answer is that most permits take 6 to 12 weeks from submission to approval. Some smaller projects clear in a few weeks. Larger or more complex ones can take several months. The frustrating truth is that nobody can give you an exact number […]

Who actually approves your waterfront project, how long it really takes, and the mistakes that quietly slow everything down. If you own waterfront property anywhere in Broward County, your dock, seawall, or boat lift is probably going to need attention at some point either this year or sometime soon. Broward has more canal frontage than […]

A clear look at benthic resource surveys, state and federal growing seasons, and the design criteria that come into play when resources are present. If you’ve been thinking about adding a new dock or a boat lift to your waterfront property, the calendar just shifted in your favor. Seagrass growing season has officially commenced, and […]

If you own waterfront property in Florida, or if you are a contractor who builds near the water, this is the year to pay close attention. The Florida Building Code is changing, significantly, and the coastal construction implications are some of the most far-reaching updates the industry has seen in years. The 9th Edition of […]

What Every Waterfront Buyer and Homeowner Needs to Know Before Starting Replacing a dock sounds simple. You take down what’s there and put up something new. But in Florida, that assumption gets buyers and homeowners into trouble more often than not — and it can turn a straightforward project into a months-long permitting ordeal with […]

How the Countywide Resilience Plan Is Reshaping Seawall Requirements Through 2070 In April 2023, parts of Fort Lauderdale received nearly 26 inches of rainfall in a single 12 hour window. Drainage systems were overwhelmed, the airport shut down for days, and direct damages across Broward County reached approximately $1.1 billion. A similar high intensity event […]

You’ve decided to build a dock, repair a seawall, or finally tackle that dredging project you’ve been putting off. Then someone tells you that you need a permit from the FDEP, and possibly from the Army Corps of Engineers too. Suddenly it feels less like a waterfront upgrade and more like a government maze. You’re […]

Exploring how senate bill 302 is changing the permitting process and unlocking grant funding statewide. On March 19th, Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 302 into law. It takes effect July 1st. And if you own waterfront property in Florida, this is something you need to understand before that date arrives, especially if you are planning […]

Building a dock in Florida involves more than design and construction. Before any structure extends into the water, property owners must comply with environmental regulations administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. These rules exist to protect marine ecosystems, maintain water quality, and ensure safe navigation throughout the state’s waterways. For homeowners and developers […]