From the Executive Director: 2026 Legislative Updates
Now that the 2026 Florida Legislative Session has concluded, I want to share several updates that are important to the practice of engineering in Florida.
From the Executive Director: Is Your PE License Delinquent?
A number of Florida Professional Engineers currently have delinquent licenses and may not realize it. Nearly 3,000 licensees are delinquent and risk having their licenses go null and void on Feb. 28, 2027.
From the Executive Director: Regulation in the AI Era
BY ZANA RAYBON, FBPE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & FEMC PRESIDENT Artificial intelligence, remote work, and digital transformation are changing engineering in ways that Florida’s current regulatory framework wasn’t built to handle.…
From the Executive Director: Changes to CE Certificates
FBPE regularly reviews and updates rules regulating engineering. When the rules are updated, we post a list of those changes in the news section of our website. I’d like to call your attention to one recent update that affects continuing education certificates.
From the Executive Director: Issues We Saw During Renewal
Renewal concluded for PE licenses on Feb. 28, 2025. I am sure the Professional Engineers licensed in Florida are as relieved as the FEMC staff. I would like to address a few items that engineers should take note of to make future renewals easier.
From the Executive Director: What a Difference 26 Years Makes
In the past 26 years, the Florida Engineering Management Corporation has ensured the highest standards of professional engineering licensure and ethics. Looking back, the changes from 1998 until today are incredible.
From the Executive Director: Avoiding Common PE Application Problems
Let’s take a few moments to help you avoid some of the common problems that our staff sees on applications for Professional Engineer licenses.
From the Executive Director: Beating the Summer Doldrums
While university presentations are taking a summer break, FBPE staff are gearing up for presentations to companies and participating in several conferences.
From the Executive Director: Strengthening Ties With the U.K.
As part of a discussion about recognizing U.K. engineering licenses in the United States, a delegation of U.S. engineering board officials had the opportunity to meet with U.K. Engineering Council members and learn more about the United Kingdom’s engineering sector and licensure process.
From the Executive Director: Advance Building Code Course Changes
The Florida Building Commission’s eighth edition of the Florida Building Code went into effect on Dec. 31, 2023. That means Florida PEs participating in the design of engineering projects covered by the code will need to take an updated Advanced Building Code course.