Common Renewal Problems and How to Prevent Them
With Florida’s license renewal period opening Nov. 3, 2026, here are some common renewal problems and how you can prevent them ahead of time.
From the Executive Director: A Seat at the Table
At its 2026 Annual Meeting, NCEES approved two changes that I believe are important steps forward for engineering regulation: renaming the Member Board Administrator to Member Board Executive and adding MBE representation to its Board of Directors.
When an Engineering Seal Isn’t Enough
A consumer contacts a Professional Engineer about a project the PE knows nothing about, or a building official questions plans bearing the engineer’s seal. Both may be uncovering the same fraud: Someone has used a PE’s seal without authorization to make engineering work appear legitimate.
Red Flags for Potential Fraudulent Use of a PE Seal
A blurry seal, questionable contact information, or an unusually low fee could be warning signs of fraudulent engineering work. Professional Engineers, building officials, and consumers should know the red flags that may indicate a PE’s seal has been used without authorization.
New Florida Building Code Means New ABC Course for 2027
A new edition of the Florida Building Code takes effect as 2027 begins, and Professional Engineers working on projects covered by the code must complete a new Advanced Building Code course before beginning that work.
2026 FEMC Annual Report Highlights
Every year, the Florida Engineers Management Corporation must produce an annual report for the Florida Legislature, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, and FBPE. Here are the statistical highlights.
Congratulations, Examinees
FBPE applauds everyone who passed NCEES exams in the previous quarter. We wish them much success as they move toward the next step in their engineering careers.