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Serving South Florida for over 20 years

Life cycle
engineering

New Building

Tackling complex engineering challenges, from high rise to high design projects.

Restoration

Giving new life to your property, assuring its longevity and your peace of mind.

Forensics

Expert Witness services to help you navigate post construction difficulties.

branch
Manager

Mike Valentine

Meet Mike Valentine, P.E., M. ASCE

Mike brings over 30 years of structural design and consulting experience managing projects and teams to help owners and stakeholders build efficient, economical, and elegant structures. Mike provides new and innovative design techniques for a variety of project types including education, multifamily, commercial retail, religious and civic institutions, sports facilities and adaptive re-use. Mike’s background includes material science and research, testing, forensic investigations and a unique understanding and appreciation of historic structures.


As a trusted professional in the field, Mike stays at the forefront of evolving codes, materials, and technologies to ensure each design is not only structurally sound but future-ready. Whether navigating challenging site conditions or optimizing for sustainability, Mike consistently delivers engineering excellence that stands the test of time.

branch
Manager

Eric Erdmann

Meet Eric Erdmann!

Eric Erdmann brings nearly 20 years of expertise in building restoration, construction management, and project coordination. As Branch Manager of the Sarasota Restoration Division at Karins, he oversees a multidisciplinary team responsible for delivering complex structural rehabilitation projects for residential, commercial, and municipal clients along Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Eric’s core competencies include structural assessments, façade inspections, repair design, and construction administration. His project portfolio features multimillion-dollar restorations of high-rise buildings, historic masonry façades, and major sports facilities, with a consistent emphasis on code compliance, structural safety, and long-term performance.

branch
Manager

Mike Valentine

Meet Mike Valentine, P.E., M. ASCE

Mike brings over 30 years of structural design and consulting experience managing projects and teams to help owners and stakeholders build efficient, economical, and elegant structures. Mike provides new and innovative design techniques for a variety of project types including education, multifamily, commercial retail, religious and civic institutions, sports facilities and adaptive re-use. Mike’s background includes material science and research, testing, forensic investigations and a unique understanding and appreciation of historic structures.


As a trusted professional in the field, Mike stays at the forefront of evolving codes, materials, and technologies to ensure each design is not only structurally sound but future-ready. Whether navigating challenging site conditions or optimizing for sustainability, Mike consistently delivers engineering excellence that stands the test of time.

branch
Manager

Eric Erdmann

Meet Eric Erdmann!

Eric Erdmann brings nearly 20 years of expertise in building restoration, construction management, and project coordination. As Branch Manager of the Sarasota Restoration Division at Karins, he oversees a multidisciplinary team responsible for delivering complex structural rehabilitation projects for residential, commercial, and municipal clients along Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Eric’s core competencies include structural assessments, façade inspections, repair design, and construction administration. His project portfolio features multimillion-dollar restorations of high-rise buildings, historic masonry façades, and major sports facilities, with a consistent emphasis on code compliance, structural safety, and long-term performance.

Serving your needs
for engineering integrity

Working throughout Florida and the world beyond, we know that every community is different, with local histories playing a part in the fulfillment of any project. Local government, contractors, and environmental conditions are all site-specific concerns that our team is expertly equipped to handle.

Contact Us

info@karins.com
  • Sarasota
  • Sarasota
  • Tampa
  • Tampa
  • Ft. Lauderdale
  • Ft. Lauderdale
  • Ft. Myers
  • Ft. Myers
  • Daytona
  • Daytona
  • St. Petersburg
  • St. Petersburg
  • Lakewood Ranch
  • South Tampa
  • West Palm