VILANOENGINEERING
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South Florida Building Recertification, Electrical Engineering, and Expert Witness
Vilano Engineering, LLC specializes in engineering services for commercial and condominium buildings across AZ, CA, FL, GA, ID, NC, NY, and TX. Founded by Nicholas Strachan, PE — a licensed Professional Engineer, experienced lighting designer, and Certified Level II Thermographer.
With over 25 years of experience, Nicholas has led engineering design, system inspections, construction administration, and quality assurance on large projects across the U.S. and internationally — spanning commercial developments, research laboratories, higher education facilities, museums, and sports arenas. That work includes serving as lead electrical engineer on a project with a construction value exceeding $1 billion.
In addition to his engineering practice, Nicholas provides expert witness testimony and litigation consulting.
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Licensed in Arizona · California · Florida · Georgia · Idaho · New York · North Carolina · Texas
Design Services
Electrical design for commercial and condominium buildings — including new construction, renovations, panel and service upgrades, generator systems, and lighting. Mechanical, plumbing and structural design is available where a project calls for it. Drawings are prepared signed and sealed for permit submittal and bidding. Construction administration services provided as needed.
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Expert witness and litigation consulting for electrical construction defects, electrical failures, and electrocution. Services include forensic evaluation, technical documentation, and expert testimony at deposition and trial. Licensed to practice in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, North Carolina, New York, and Texas.
Learn more →🏛Building Recertification
Florida requires periodic structural and electrical safety inspections of older buildings, through a statewide milestone inspection program and separate county and municipal recertification requirements. Vilano Engineering performs these inspections in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties, producing the reports required for submission to the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
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Infrared thermography identifies electrical deficiencies invisible to the naked eye — including overloaded circuits, loose connections, failing breakers, and phase imbalances — before they cause fires or equipment failures. Inspections are performed to Level II certification standards, meeting the qualifications required for building recertification, insurance, and risk management reporting.
Learn more →🔑Developer Turnover
When a condominium transitions from developer to owner control, a turnover engineering report documents the condition of the building's structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems. Vilano Engineering prepares these reports for developers and associations, assembling a multidisciplinary team of Florida-licensed engineers as needed. Available statewide in Florida.
Learn more →🏢Property Condition Assessments
A Property Condition Assessment evaluates the condition of a building's electrical, mechanical, and structural systems for use in due diligence, refinancing, insurance underwriting, and asset management decisions. Reports are prepared to ASTM E2018 standards. Full assessments are available statewide in Florida, with electrical-only assessments available in all eight of the firm's licensed states.
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When is a building recertification or milestone inspection required in Florida?
Florida requires periodic structural and electrical safety inspections of older buildings, through a statewide milestone inspection program and separate county and municipal recertification requirements that vary by jurisdiction. Vilano Engineering performs these inspections in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties — see our Building Recertification page for details on your specific requirements.
What does a Property Condition Assessment include?
A Property Condition Assessment following ASTM E2018 standards includes a walk-through survey of the site and the building's electrical, mechanical, and structural systems, plus review of available documents and interviews with property personnel. The report identifies deficiencies and supports due diligence, refinancing, insurance underwriting, and asset management decisions for lenders, buyers, and existing owners.
What is a Certified Level II Thermographer?
A Level II Thermographer is certified to set up and calibrate infrared cameras, interpret thermal images, and produce formal inspection reports. Certification is earned through accredited training programs and practical examinations. Many insurers and risk managers require Level II certification for thermography reports used in building recertification and underwriting decisions.
What qualifies Nicholas Strachan as an expert witness?
Nicholas Strachan holds a Professional Engineer license with 25+ years in electrical engineering design, inspections, and construction administration. He maintains licensure in eight states and holds Level II Thermographer certification, with expert witness experience in matters involving electrical failures and construction defects.
In which states are you licensed to practice?
Nicholas Strachan, PE is licensed to provide engineering services in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, New York, North Carolina, and Texas.
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