What Polikar Engineering Solutions (PES) does

Polikar Engineering Solutions (PES) is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm headquartered in Hollywood, Florida, operating primarily across South Florida including Broward and Miami-Dade counties. The firm delivers forensic engineering, structural and civil design, specialty engineering, life safety systems, development consulting, construction management, and special inspection services. Its service portfolio spans 40/50-year building recertifications, milestone inspections, concrete restoration, faulty construction analysis, insurance litigation support, bid package preparation, project lifecycle management, owner's representation, and Structural Integrity Reserve Studies (SIRS) for condominium and HOA compliance with Florida Statute SB 4D.

PES's underlying technology stack is centered on Building Information Modeling (BIM), supporting parametric modeling, 2D/3D/4D modeling, constructability analysis, simulation and performance analyses, energy modeling, and VDC integration. Service delivery follows a standardized three-phase "PES Right Process" framework — Evaluate, Strategize, Execute — applied across engagements. The firm employs licensed professional engineers with certifications in concrete construction, structural masonry, post-tensioning inspection, structural steel, and soil special inspection, which are required to seal inspection reports under Florida statutes.

The business model is professional services on a project-based, quote-based engagement structure with no publicly disclosed rate cards. A free first set of calculations within 24 hours is offered as a lead-generation tool. Target customer segments include HOAs and condominium associations, property managers, general contractors, specialty contractors (roofing/window), real estate professionals, and building owners. Named enterprise clients span QSR, retail, financial services, logistics, healthcare, hospitality, education, and government — including Charles Schwab, JLL, FedEx, Cleveland Clinic, CVS Health, USPS, and CEMEX. The firm reports 800 projects completed in 2024, won the 2024 BBB TORCH Award for Ethics, and was named 2025 Best Forensic Engineering Firm in Florida. PES is privately held, founder-operated under President Eli Polikar, with no evidence of external investment, M&A activity, or parent company ownership.

Name

Polikar Engineering Solutions (PES)

Legal name

Polikar Engineering Solutions

Website

https://pesfl.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Polikar Engineering Solutions is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm in Hollywood, Florida, delivering forensic engineering, structural and civil design, construction management, and special inspections to HOAs, property managers, general contractors, and enterprise clients across South Florida.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Engineering Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Engineering Services (54133), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Forensic Engineering & Failure Analysis Consulting (BPAHAIAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA), Construction Engineering & Constructability Consulting (BPAHAIAN), Systems Engineering & Technical Program Management (BPAHAIAI)

Keywords

• Forensic engineering services
• Building recertification services
• Structural design engineering
• Construction management consulting
• Specialty inspection services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hollywood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consulting Services: Professional engineering services billed on a project basis including forensic engineering, structural design, civil design, specialty engineering, life safety systems, and development consulting.
2. Inspection Services: Special inspections, milestone inspections, 40 & 50 year building recertifications, and threshold inspections conducted per Florida statutes.
3. Construction Management Services: Bid package preparation, project lifecycle management, owners representation, and special inspection services for construction projects.
4. Reserve Study Services: Structural Integrity Reserve Study (SIRS) services for condominium and HOA compliance with Florida law.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Polikar Engineering Solutions (PES) is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm that delivers forensic, structural, civil, specialty, and construction management engineering services across South Florida. Services are grouped into three clusters — Forensic Engineering (25/40/50-year recertification, milestone inspections, concrete restoration, faulty construction, insurance litigation), Design & Development (structural, civil, specialty, life safety, development consulting), and Construction Management (bid package preparation, project lifecycle, owner's representation, special inspections, reserve studies) — delivered by licensed professional engineers using BIM technology and a standardized evaluate-strategize-execute framework.

Product overview

Polikar Engineering Solutions (PES) is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm offering an integrated portfolio of forensic engineering, design & development, and construction management services. The core service architecture consists of Forensic Engineering (building recertification, milestone inspections, concrete restoration, faulty construction, insurance litigation), Design & Development (structural design, civil design, specialty engineering, life safety systems, development consulting), and Construction Management (bid package preparation, project lifecycle management, owners representation, special inspections, reserve studies). The firm leverages Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology and follows a standardized project lifecycle framework. Services are delivered through their team of licensed professional engineers in South Florida.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Forensic Engineering Services Multi-disciplinary forensic engineering services covering 25/40/50-year building recertification, milestone inspections, concrete restoration, faulty construction analysis, and insurance litigation support for South Florida property owners, HOAs, attorneys, and insurers.
• Structural Design Structural engineering design services for construction projects, including analysis and design of load-bearing systems for commercial and residential buildings.
• Civil Design Civil engineering design services for site development, utilities, drainage, and infrastructure components supporting construction and land development projects.
• Specialty Engineering Specialized engineering services addressing unique or complex project requirements beyond standard structural and civil design, delivered by licensed professional engineers.
• Life Safety Systems Engineering Engineering services for life safety systems including fire protection, egress design, and safety compliance systems for commercial and residential buildings.
• Development Consulting Comprehensive development consulting including feasibility studies, project planning, and regulatory guidance for developers, owners, and investors in South Florida.
• Bid Package Preparation Construction management service providing cost estimates, schedule of values, contractor selection support, and bid tabulation review for construction projects.
• Project Lifecycle Management End-to-end project management from initiation through completion, following a standardized lifecycle framework with BIM technology integration for construction and engineering projects.
• Owner's Representation Third-party owner's representation services ensuring project execution in the owner's best interest, including cost management, scheduling, and stakeholder coordination across the construction process.
• Special Inspections Threshold building inspections per Section 553.79 F.S. conducted by certified special inspectors, verifying compliance with building codes and structural integrity for construction projects.
• Structural Integrity Reserve Study (SIRS) Comprehensive reserve study services for condominium and homeowners associations examining eight critical structural elements per Florida Statute SB 4D, including roof systems, structural systems, fireproofing, plumbing, electrical, and more.
• Concrete Restoration Assessment, repair, and restoration of aging or damaged concrete structures including crack injection, concrete patching, reinforcement repair, and protective coating application.
• Milestone Inspections Periodic structural inspections as required by Florida building codes for buildings exceeding certain size or occupancy thresholds.
• 40 & 50-Year Building Recertification Building recertification services ensuring structural soundness and code compliance for existing buildings at the 40-year and 50-year milestones under Florida statutes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Completed 800 projects in 2024 alone

Named customers16 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Exponent: Multi-disciplinary engineering and scientific consulting firm with deep forensic engineering, failure analysis, and construction-defect practices. Comparable to PES in forensic and structural engineering scope, though operating across many more industries and geographies.
• Thornton Tomasetti: Global engineering consultancy with strong forensic, structural, and failure-analysis practices. Directly comparable service mix to PES's forensic and structural design offerings, with significantly broader geographic and market reach.
• Jensen Hughes: Engineering and consulting firm with leading fire protection, life safety, and building code consulting practices. Comparable to PES's life safety systems and building recertification/inspection work, with national and international reach.
• Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates: National leader in forensic engineering, failure analysis, and structural/civil engineering consulting. Highly comparable to PES's forensic engineering, structural design, and construction-related investigation services, but operating at a much larger scale across multiple geographies.

Direct peers

• Rimkus Consulting Group: Engineering and technical consulting firm specializing in forensic investigations, failure analysis, and building/residential structure evaluations. Closely comparable to PES's forensic engineering, insurance litigation support, and recertification/milestone inspection offerings.
• Chen Moore and Associates: Florida-based multi-disciplinary engineering firm providing civil, structural, and construction management services. Direct competitor to PES in the South Florida market with overlapping structural, civil, and CM offerings.
• Walter | Armstrong: Structural and forensic engineering firm offering structural design, building envelope, and failure analysis services in Florida. Comparable to PES in core structural/forensic engineering work and regional Florida focus.
• Calvin, Giordano & Associates: Florida-based engineering, architecture, and surveying firm with structural, civil, and inspection capabilities serving public and private clients. Direct peer to PES in the South Florida engineering services market, particularly around building inspections and structural design.
• Falcon Engineering: Forensic and structural engineering firm providing inspections, recertifications, and structural assessments in Florida. Closely comparable niche player to PES in 40/50-year recertifications, milestone inspections, and structural integrity studies.

Regional players

• TLC Engineering Solutions: Florida-headquartered mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural engineering firm. Comparable to PES in providing multi-disciplinary engineering services to Florida commercial, institutional, and government clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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