SRI Consultants Inc.

09/01/2026

A million times--YES!

After 30+ years in civil and structural engineering, we know regular maintenance promotes smarter resource allocation and stronger, more resilient communities.

What does putting off maintenance really cost your community?

Delaying necessary repairs may seem like a short-term savings, but it often leads to higher costs and bigger challenges down the road. Strategic budgeting helps communities protect property values, plan ahead, and avoid costly surprises.

Our free Budgeting eBook shares practical guidance to help boards make confident financial decisions for the future.

Download the free eBook: https://hubs.ly/Q04vnQw50

08/27/2026

We’re pleased to be ranked #35 on the 2026 Engineering Firms list, as featured in the South Florida Business Journal.

It’s great to be recognized alongside leading engineering and professional service providers in South Florida. We appreciate our team, clients, and partners who continue to make our work possible.

08/25/2026

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s retirement of Limited Review means greater scrutiny of condominium finances, reserves, and physical condition.

For HOAs, property managers and owners, knowing a building’s condition and capital needs is more important than ever.

SRI helps communities evaluate their structures, develop reserve studies, prioritize repairs and establish realistic budgets—supporting long-term planning and avoiding costly surprises.

Big Change for Condo Financing: Limited Review Is Gone

As of August 3, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac eliminated the streamlined mortgage review for condo associations. Every loan in a building over 10 units now requires a Full Review of your finances.

What lenders now check: budget, reserves, delinquency, litigation, insurance
New rule: $10,000+ in unfunded repairs per unit means the building becomes ineligible for financing
Reserve minimum rises from 10% to 15% starting January 2027

Perfect for board members and CAMs who want to protect their community's financing eligibility and unit values.

Read the full breakdown: https://coasolutionsfl.com/blog/fannie-mae-condo-limited-review-eliminated-2026/

08/21/2026

AI can bring efficiency to the entire inspection process—from identifying conditions in the field to producing a complete, actionable report.

1. Identify conditions
Help flag cracks, corrosion, spalling, water intrusion, and other visible issues for further review.

2. Build the report
Turn field notes, photos, and observations into structured inspection documentation.

3. Develop recommendations
Generate detailed summaries of repair recommendations and maintenance priorities.

The benefits? Less time spent on documentation, faster processing of field information, more consistent reporting, and better-organized repair and maintenance recommendations.

With AI, critical information is captured and organized quickly, allowing teams to make better decisions about what needs attention—and when.

08/07/2026

One of the best uses of AI? Building templates.

Instead of starting from a blank page, AI can create reusable templates for proposals, inspection reports, project updates, and more.

As practicing civil and structural engineers, we've integrated AI into our own workflows to save time, ensure consistency, and improve the quality of our deliverables. We'd love to help your business do the same. Call us—561-372-1290.

07/31/2026

One thing we've learned is that AI isn't the transformation—it's the accelerator.

Before AI can deliver real value, firms need organized data, standardized processes, documented procedures, and accessible institutional knowledge. Otherwise, AI simply amplifies disorganization.

At SRI, we're using AI to build knowledge bases, create standardized templates, automate administrative and technical tasks, develop internal applications, and find answers faster.

As AI continues to evolve, the firms that benefit most won't necessarily have the newest technology, but the strongest foundation to leverage it.

07/24/2026

Successful reserve planning starts long before the budget is prepared. It begins with a thorough engineering assessment of the building's structural systems. For decades, SRI has helped community associations evaluate structural conditions, identify repair and replacement needs, estimate service life, and prioritize capital improvements. That technical expertise helps ensure reserve funding reflects the building's actual needs—supporting financial stability, regulatory compliance, and long-term asset preservation.

A condominium’s reserve study isn’t just a planning document—it can also affect property values and an owner’s ability to sell or refinance.

Beginning August 3, updated condominium lending standards from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will place greater emphasis on whether an association’s budget aligns with the recommendations in its reserve study.

For board members, now is a good time to ask:

✅ Is our reserve study current?✅ Does our budget support the recommended level of funding?✅ Are we addressing deferred maintenance?✅ Are our financial, insurance, and association records organized and readily available?

Strong reserve planning helps protect more than the community’s buildings. It helps protect every owner’s investment.

Thoughtful planning today can prevent difficult—and expensive—surprises tomorrow.

07/17/2026

Florida's milestone inspection data tells an important story: 8,736 condominium buildings completed Phase I inspections, 1,575 completed Phase II, and nearly 1,600 deadline extensions were granted—94% in coastal communities. Most required repairs involved concrete, structural, and electrical systems, highlighting the challenges facing South Florida's aging building inventory.

These findings reinforce the need for proactive engineering evaluations and informed rehabilitation planning. At SRI, we focus on understanding the true condition of existing structures and developing comprehensive repair and maintenance solutions that prioritize safety and long-term performance.

https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/07/14/how-floridas-aging-condo-buildings-faring-post-surfside/?tpcc=sprout_general&utm_campaign=sprout_general&utm_content=1784146980&utm_medium=The+Real+Deal&utm_source=facebook&utm_id=97757_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0jgdstw1&fbclid=IwY2xjawTGcAZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFmQlloNG9hVWZ3dDVWNmROc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHp-KRUUBmIeDEBjtPSYhltwAcy4Bt_kuO5t6YvMohzI5m-uGXPdZyynq123u_aem_516_S4Kc5cW4aowMBH8f6Q

The majority of aging condo buildings requiring the most work in the years since the deadly Surfside condo collapse are in South Florida.

07/10/2026

Thanks for keeping us informed throughout hurricane season. One storm—That’s all it takes to expose existing structural deficiencies. That’s why we constantly advocate for preventive maintenance. It’s one of the smartest investments a community can make.

• Reduces repair costs by addressing issues early.
• Improves structural resilience and helps extend service life.
• Enhances occupant safety by reducing the likelihood of failures.

If your property hasn't had a recent condition assessment, now is the time. Contact us for help evaluating structures, identifying developing issues, and prioritizing repairs and maintenance that will reduce your risk before the next storm.

NEW: Hurricane Season numbers have been adjusted *down* according to a new update released today from Colorado State University. If correct, this would the lowest total in 12 years. While that would be great news, remember, all it takes is one storm in your area to make it seem like an active year. The reason for the downward trend has to do with an emerging strong El Nino. That would lead to less activity during hurricane season, but can also bring rounds of severe weather during the winter for Florida and the Southeast. Regardless, I'll always keep you posted if anything tries to spin.

07/03/2026

As we head into the holiday weekend, we're grateful for the freedoms we enjoy and the people who help strengthen our communities every day. Wishing everyone a happy, safe Fourth of July!