Structural Engineering

Shoring

Excavation & Earth-Support Design

Lateral earth-support and temporary bracing design — shoring plans signed and sealed for permit.

What We Deliver

  • PE-signed shoring and earth-support plans
  • Lateral earth-pressure and bracing design
  • Underpinning coordination with the geotechnical engineer
  • Signed & sealed shoring plans for permit
  • One coordinated response to AHJ comments

Who It’s For

  • Excavation and foundation contractors
  • General contractors on deep-excavation or adjacent-structure projects
  • Developers requiring permitted shoring for the building department
  • Teams protecting adjacent structures during excavation

Engineering Scope

  • Lateral Earth Support: Soldier piles, lagging, sheet piles, and tieback or bracing layout
  • Temporary Bracing: Internal bracing and waler design for the excavation
  • Underpinning: Coordination of underpinning to protect adjacent foundations
  • Monitoring: Movement-monitoring recommendations where warranted
  • Geotechnical Coordination: Soil parameters and earth pressures from the geotech report
  • Permit Package: Signed & sealed shoring plans

Compliance Notes (Florida)

  • FBC: Florida Building Code excavation and foundation provisions
  • OSHA (29 CFR 1926 Subpart P): Excavation and protective-system references
  • ASCE 7: Loads where surcharge or adjacent structures govern
  • Geotechnical report: Soil strength and earth-pressure parameters

Ready to keep your excavation safe and permitted — with sealed shoring plans?

Ready for Shoring?

Contact us today for a consultation. PE-signed plans delivered with fast turnaround across South Florida.

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