Case Study: a High-Rise Condo Association achieves safer high-rise towers with Rimkus Phase I & II Milestone Inspections

High-Rise Condo Association resolves structural risk across 2 18-story towers with Rimkus

The High-Rise Condo Association faced a mandatory Milestone Inspection for its two 40-year-old oceanfront towers, a requirement under Florida's Building Safety Act. Decades of exposure to a coastal saltwater environment and deferred maintenance posed significant risks to the structural integrity of the buildings. The association engaged Rimkus and its Built Environment Solutions group to conduct the technically demanding Phase I and II inspections to identify any unsafe conditions and meet their legal obligations.

Rimkus implemented a comprehensive multidisciplinary inspection, beginning with a visual survey and progressing to a destructive investigation where significant deterioration was suspected. The solution uncovered critical structural damage, most notably in balcony decks, stair systems, and rooftop mechanical supports that were classified as unsafe and dangerous. This prompted immediate safety actions and provided the association with PE-certified reports essential for regulatory compliance, informed capital planning, and a documented baseline for large-scale remediation.