The Camden Apartments renovation project in Doral, Florida involved upgrades to 25 multi-family apartment buildings, totaling 260 single-family apartment units along with garages and a clubhouse. Renovations included mechanical, electrical and plumbing improvements plus minor building modifications. Each unit required a Master Building Permit and subcontractor permits for MEP work. The client brought in ECS to facilitate code compliance and streamline inspections for this large-scale, multi-unit renovation.
How did ECS support the client’s goals?
ECS provided Third-Party Code Compliance services under Florida Statute 553.791, aligning with the client’s goal of avoiding delays and maintaining construction schedules. Each unit required approximately seven inspections, totaling an estimated 520 site visits. ECS’s involvement enabled timely permitting and inspections while reducing bottlenecks.
What challenges did ECS face and how were they solved?
The primary challenge was avoiding delays in permitting and inspections. ECS addressed this through:
- Expedited Plan Review and Inspections under Florida Statute 553.791, enabling faster turnaround than municipal building departments
- Permit Process Efficiency: ECS submitted affidavits and documentation to the Building Official, who had 20 business days to approve permits—or they were deemed approved by law
- Flexible Scheduling: ECS inspectors were trained across multiple trades, allowing multiple inspections in a single visit and reducing scheduling conflicts · Efficient Collaboration: ECS worked closely with the Centex project team, maintaining consistent communication and responsiveness throughout the project
What made the Camden Apartments project innovative or impactful?
ECS’s ability to act as a Private Provider under Florida law and leverage multi-trade certified inspectors provided significant time savings and operational efficiency for the client.