Akouri Consulting Engineers recommends that you follow the following steps to select the right Engineer for your project:
Verify Licensing information by visiting the following site:
www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/
- Select Verify A License
- Select Search by “Name”
- Type “Last Name” and “First Name” and Select “Search”
You should be looking at the following:
- Licensure date (original date of license)
- View License Complaint
Verify company registration by visiting the following site:
http://www.sunbiz.org/corinam.html
- Type the name of the Company
- Verify registration
Verify Worker's Compensation by visiting the following site:
www.myfloridacfo.com/wc/
- Select “Database” from the left menu
- Select Proof of Coverage Database
- Type the Employer Name
- Verify Worker's Compensation Coverage
Verify Credit Rating By Visiting the Following Site:
www.bbb.org (Better Business Bureau)
- Select “Check Out” a Business
- Type the Business Name
- Check Out The Rating
Verify insurance requirements:
The same as many doctors most engineers in the state of Florida do not carry a Professional Liability insurance as it is not required. Make sure you retain engineers that are covered by a good Professional Liability policy in addition to General Liability and Worker's Compensation.
