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| WHO WE ARE |
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Bracken Engineering is a structural engineering firm that provides consulting
services for Commercial, Residential, Municipal, Industrial, Agricultural, and Costal
Properties. Our professional staff is expert in structural assessment, design,
restoration, disaster response and forensic applications. We provide engineering
expertise that addresses public safety, cost and risk management issues for insurance,
legal, construction and the real estate industries. We know that structural issues
resulting from sinkholes, fires, hurricanes, tornadoes, severe weather, explosions,
construction defects, and improper design can be financially devastating whether you or
your clients own or rent a property. As one of the leading members of the Florida
Structural Engineering Society and the Florida Association of Sinkhole Stabilization
Specialists, and more 20 other professional associations, Bracken Engineering has a
proven 14-year track record of client satisfaction. When our clients need our help,
they need it NOW!
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| OUR HISTORY |
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In 1996, Mr. William C. Bracken founded Bracken Engineering, Inc. in Tampa, Florida.
Originally located in Downtown Tampa, Bracken Engineering started with a staff of 3,
which included Mr. Bracken as the only engineer.
Today, Bracken Engineering has grown to a staff of more than 25, including
engineers, contractors, building officials, inspectors, structures specialists,
technicians and administrative support staff. While our main office has remained in
Tampa, we support satellite offices throughout the central and eastern United States.
Our growth and success are an indication of our commitment to quality and ethical
business practices. Our collaborative and respectful work environment have earned us
an honorable mention in the "Best Structural Engineering Firms To Work For"
contest by Structures Magazine.
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| MISSION STATEMENT |
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To Always conduct ourselves in an honest, professional and ethical manner,
To Always deliver a quality product that meets or exceeds our clients expectations, and
To Always deliver that quality product on schedule and within budget.
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| OUR PEOPLE |
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Use the links below to download a cv, resume or send an email to a staff memeber:
- William C. Bracken, PE - President/Principal Engineer - CV | Resume |
- Gary Pailthorp, PE, CBO - Senior Project Engineer - CV |
- Blake A. Tuomy, PE - Project Engineer - CV |
- Jose C. Busquets, EI - Project Engineer - CV |
- Stephen R. Towne, CBC - Project Manager/Roof Consultant - CV |
- Robert L. De Loach Jr., CBI - Project Manager/Building Inspector - CV |
- Phillip Hinton - VP of Administration - Resume |
- Eric Gardner - Marketing Coordinator - Resume |
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| LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS |
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We are licensed to provide engineering services in 13 states throughout the US:
| LICENSES |
| PE 25224 / AL |
State of Alabama Engineering License |
| 2897 / AL |
State of Alabama Engineering Business License |
| PE 47676 / FL |
State of Florida Engineering License |
| CA 7419 / FL |
State of Florida Engineering Business License |
| CBC1250133 / FL |
State of Florida Building Contractors License |
| PE 030581 / GA |
State of Georgia Engineering License |
| 4713 / GA |
State of Georgia Engineering Business License |
| PE 31987 / LA |
State of Louisiana Engineering License |
| EF-3372 / LA |
State of Louisiana Engineering Business License |
| PE 6201054792 / MI |
State of Michigan Engineering License |
| PE 16928 / MS |
State of Mississippi Engineering License |
| E-00001511 / MS |
State of Mississippi Engineering Business License |
| PE 034037 / NC |
State of North Carolina Engineering License |
| 1060355 / NC |
State of North Carolina Engineering Business License |
| PE 23914 / OK |
State of Oklahoma Engineering License |
| CA 5681 / OK |
State of Oklahoma Engineering Business License |
| PE 24481 / SC |
State of South Carolina Engineering License |
| 3201 / SC |
State of South Carolina Engineering Business License |
| 00111477 / TN |
State of Tennessee Engineering License |
| 0563218 / TN |
State of Tennessee Engineering Business License |
| 101819 / TX |
State of Texas Engineering License |
| F-10960 / TX |
State of Texas Engineering Business License |
| PE 39298 / VA |
State of Virginia Engineering License |
| 0407 004779 / VA |
State of Virginia Engineering Business License |
| PE 11760 / WY |
State of Wyoming Engineering License |
| 2008-000556431 / WY |
State of Wyoming Engineering Business License |
| CERTIFICATIONS |
| RCI / RRC 0595 |
RCI Registered Roof Consultant |
| NAFE 605M |
National Academy of Forensic Engineers |
| SECB 1874-1105 |
Structural Engineering Certification Board |
| NCEES 14220 |
National Engineering Registration |
| SME / FEMA SAR |
Subject Matter Expert: FEMA Search & Rescue Subgroup |
| CBI 5273397-B1 |
ICC: Certified Building Inspector |
| CPI 5273397-P1 |
ICC: Certified Plumbing Inspector |
| CMI 5273397-M1 |
ICC: Certified Mechanical Inspector |
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| AWARDS |
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Florida Institute of Consulting Engineer's
"Engineering Excellence Award"
Recipient, 2001
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue's
"Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Community Service Award"
Awarded to Mr. Bracken for developing & training Rescue Teams for Urban Search & Rescue, 2003
Structural Engineer Magazine's
"Best Structural Engineer Firm to Work For Contest"
Honorable Mention, 2004
Florida Fire Chiefs' Association
"Search and Rescue Responder of the Year"
Awarded to Mr. Bracken in recognition of his efforts during the 2004 hurricane season
Structural Engineer Magazine's
"Best Structural Engineer Firm to Work For Contest"
Honorable Mention - Top 25, 2005
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| PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES |
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American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
http://www.asce.org
Founded in 1852, ASCE represents more than 133,000 members of the civil
engineering profession worldwide, and is America's oldest national
engineering society. ASCE's vision is to position engineers as global
leaders building a better quality of life.
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Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM)
http://www.floods.org
The Association of State Floodplain Managers is an organization of professionals
involved in floodplain management, flood hazard mitigation, the National Flood
Insurance Program, and flood preparedness, warning and recovery. ASFPM has become
a respected voice in floodplain management practice and policy in the United
States because it represents the flood hazard specialists of local, state and
federal government, the research community, the insurance industry, and the
fields of engineering, hydrologic forecasting, emergency response, water
resources, and others.
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ASTM International (ASTM)
http://www.astm.org
ASTM International is one of the largest voluntary standards
development organizations in the world and a trusted source for technical
standards for materials, products, systems, and services.
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Building Officials Association of Florida (BOAF)
http://www.boaf.net
BOAF is a professional, non-profit, state-wide volunteer organization
comprised of Code Officials and industry representatives from nearly
every jurisdiction in Florida.
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Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA)
http://www.boma.org
BOMA International was founded in 1907 as the National Association of
Building Owners and Managers. The association assumed its present name
in 1968 as it broadened its reach to include Canada and other affiliates
around the globe. Today, BOMA International represents 92 local associations
throughout the United States and 13 affiliates in Australia, Brazil, Canada,
Finland, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, the Philippines,
Russia and South Africa. BOMA's 16,500-plus members own or manage more than
nine billion square feet of commercial properties in North America.
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Deep Foundations Institute (DFI)
http://www.dfi.org
The Deep Foundations Institute is an international network of heavy construction
professionals dedicated to quality and economy in foundation design and construction,
a forum open to all construction professionals, a technological association devoted
to gathering, storing and disseminating practical information, an alliance of professions
and trades, a resource for identifying and locating the specialists, and an initiator
and participant in research.
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FEMA Search and Rescue Technical Subgroup
http://www.fema.gov/emergency/usr/index.shtm
The National Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Response System is a
framework for structuring local emergency services personnel into
integrated disaster response task forces. These task forces,
complete with necessary tools and equipment, and required skills and
techniques, can be deployed by FEMA for the rescue of victims of
structural collapse.
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Florida Association for Search and Rescue
http://www.ffca.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=38
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Florida Association of Sinkhole Stabilization Specialists (FAS3)
http://www.fas3.org
FAS3 is an association of engineers, geologists and contractors concerned
with the planning, design and construction of subsurface grouting and
foundation stabilization.
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Florida Engineering Society (FES)
http://www.fleng.org
FES supports engineering education, advocates licensure, promotes the
ethical and competent practice of engineering and enhances the image
and well-being of all engineers in the state of Florida.
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Florida Fire Chiefs Association (FFCA)
http://www.ffca.org
The Florida Fire Chiefs' Association (FFCA) is Florida's leading
management education organization for fire & emergency services
professionals; the professional association that specializes in
promoting and supporting excellence in fire & emergency services
management. FFCA programs help members maintain and develop their
management and leadership skills.
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Florida State USAR Task Force 3 [FL TF-3]
http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/firerescue/divisions/specialops.cfm?unit=fltf3#ANSWER
Florida Task Force 3 (FL TF-3) is a State sponsored Urban Search and
Rescue response team designed to provide a coordinated response to
disasters in urban environments, emphasizing locating and extricating
victims trapped in collapsed structures, confined spaces, or trenches
in largely populated areas.
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Florida Structural Engineers Association (FSEA) [Bay Area Chapter]
http://www.fsea-bac.com
The FSEA provides input and leadership on building codes and their
enforcement, sponsors technical seminars and roundtable discussions,
organizes informal mixers to facilitate networking between peers, and
addresses common concerns of the profession such as separate licensing
for Structural Engineers. Since its founding in 1996, the FSEA has made
a difference in the Structural Engineering Profession in Florida.
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Hillsborough County Fire Rescue/Special Operations
http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/firerescue/divisions/specialops.cfm
All Special Operations Units work together to respond to incidents
involving unusual situations that the average fire response unit is not
trained or equipped for.
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International Association of Structural Movers (IASM)
http://www.iasm.org/
IASM began as a “not for profit” trade association in 1983 when a collection of
individuals engaged in the business of moving structures believed the time was
right to form an organization to represent their industry. In the overall
business scheme of life the structural moving industry (SMI) is not equal to
other major industries. Nevertheless the SMI has an important role to play in
the lives of thousands and thousands of individuals, companies, governments and
society. Over two decades later IASM is composed of more than three hundred
eighty five (385) members in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Greece,
New Zealand, Peru, Sweden, The Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States and
Vietnam.
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International Code Council (ICC)
http://www.iccsafe.org
ICC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing a single set of
comprehensive and coordinated national model construction codes. Active members
are state, county, municipal, or other government subdivisions;
associate members are trade associations, architects, engineers, contractors,
and related groups or persons. Seeks to develop, maintain, and promote the
adoption of the International Building, Residential Gas, Plumbing, Mechanical,
Fire, and property maintenance Codes. Encourages uniformity in building
regulations through the International Codes and their application and
enforcement. Provides technical and educational services to members and
others; participates in the development of nationally recognized consensus
standards. Provides research on new materials and methods of construction;
conducts seminars on code enforcement, inspection, and special topics.
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Louisiana Engineering Society (LES)
http://www.les-state.org
The Louisiana Engineering Society is dedicated to the advancement of the
engineering profession by pursing an active leadership role through:
Providing avenues for members to elevate their skills, competencies, and
ethics. Communicated that engineering work must be performed by a professional
engineer or supervised by a professional engineer. Public awareness activities.
Services to the public and profession. Advocating registration of all engineers.
Recognition of engineering achievements.
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National Association of Catastrophe Adjusters (NACA)
http://www.nacatadj.info
The National Association of Catastrophe Adjusters (NACA) is is dedicated to improving
professional standards, insuring working relations with one another and promoting the
general welfare of the individual members. Our mission is to provide a professional
organization focused on excellence in catastrophe insurance adjusting for members
through education, shared resources, and technology.
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National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE)
http://www.nafe.org
The National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE) is a professional
organization formed in 1982 to advance the art and skill of engineers
who serve as engineering consultants to members of the legal profession
and as expert witnesses in courts of law, arbitration proceedings and
administrative adjudication proceedings.
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National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)
http://www.ncees.org
NCEES is a national non-profit organization composed of engineering and
surveying licensing boards representing all U.S. states and
territories. The Vision of the NCEES is to provide leadership in
professional licensure of engineers and land surveyors through
excellence in uniform laws, licensing standards, and professional
ethics for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare, and
to shape the future of professional licensure.
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National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
http://www.nfpa.org
The mission of the international nonprofit NFPA, established in 1896, is
to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of
life by providing and advocating consensus codes and standards, research,
training, and education. The world's leading advocate of fire prevention
and an authoritative source on public safety, NFPA develops, publishes,
and disseminates more than 300 consensus codes and standards intended to
minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks. NFPA
membership totals more than 81,000 individuals around the world and more
than 80 national trade and professional organizations.
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National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)
http://www.nrca.net/
NRCA is one of the construction industry's most respected trade associations
and the voice and leading authority in the roofing industry for information,
education, technology and advocacy.
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National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
http://www.nspe.org
NSPE is the national society of professional engineers from all
disciplines that promotes the ethical and competent practice of
engineering, advocates licensure, and enhances the image and well-being
of its members.
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RCI, Inc.
http://www.rci-online.org
RCI, Incorporated is an international association of professional consultants,
architects, and engineers who specialize in the specification and design of
roofing, waterproofing and exterior wall systems.
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St. Petersburg College Building Arts Advisory Committee
http://www.spcollege.edu/epicenter/advisory/BuildingArts.htm
The function of an advisory committee is to make recommendations to assist
program personnel and other administrators in developing and improving
program effectiveness. All recommendations submitted by the committee
will be considered. Advisory committee members are appointed to serve
one-year terms beginning July 1 of the current year and ending on June 30
of the following year. To ensure continuity of the committee's activities,
members may be reappointed to serve an additional term.
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Structural Engineering Certification Board (SECB)
http://www.secertboard.org
The SECB is a private organization with headquarters in Chicago,
Illinois and representing the regulated professional practice interests
of over 19,000 structural engineers nationwide.
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Structural Engineering Institute (SEI)
http://content.seinstitute.org
SEI is a vibrant, 20,000 plus community of structural engineers within the
American Society of Civil Engineers. SEI started on October 1, 1996 in
order to serve the unique needs of the structural engineering community
more effectively while also being their voice on broader issues that shape
the entire civil engineering community.
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West Coast Claims Association (WCCA)
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Windstorm Insurance Network
http://www.windnetwork.com
Created in 1999, the Windstorm Insurance Network is an effective vehicle for professionals to
familiarize themselves with critical issues related to windstorm insurance
claims, and to remain current and knowledgeable on developments and trends
in this ever-changing industry.
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| JOB OPPORTUNITIES |
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Bracken Engineering does not accept unsolicited resumes.
If you are interested in seeking employment with Bracken Engineering, please email careers@brackenengineering.com to find out about our current openings prior to submitting your resume.
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| MEDIA COVERAGE |
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Sickles Draftsman Wins State Honors / St. Petersburg Times
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Components of Public Safety II
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The 2005 Best Structural Engineering Firm to Work For Contest Results / Structural Engineer Magazine
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2005 Davis Productivity Awards
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Building Expert Joins Post-Storm / Coastal Contractor Magazine
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Florida Fire Chiefs' Association Search and Rescue Responder of the Year
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Ryland Homes Investigated For Code Violations
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Tampa Bay Crews Return from Storm-Ravaged Coast / The Tampa Tribune
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Area Rescue Team Returns After Week In Storm Zone / TBO.com
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Hurricane Charley / USF Center for Robot Assisted Search & Rescue
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Murphy's Robots Featured on "Techknowledge" / University of South Florida
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First Place in State Drafting Contest / The Tampa Tribune
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