TOWNHOMES OF WEST LAKE - Traffic Control Due Diligence
LOCATION: Fox Sparrow Road, Tampa, FL
CLIENT: Townhomes of West Lake Community Association, Inc. (November 2025 - December 2025)
BCW Engineering performed a comprehensive traffic control due diligence investigation for an existing private road in Hillsborough County. The scope centered on evaluating this roadway’s signage, pavement markings, and lane geometry, against applicable federal, state, and local standards, to identify deficiencies and document a path to compliance, with the ultimate goal being the owner of this private road entering into a Traffic Control Jurisdiction Agreement with Hillsborough County.
BCW Engineering coordinated with Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) to discuss observed signage, striping, and lane width concerns within the subdivision, then submitted formal public records requests through Hillsborough County Development Services to obtain the original permitted construction plans. The permitted plans were overlaid in AutoCAD with aerial imagery to establish baseline as-built conditions. A comprehensive inventory of all existing traffic control devices was compiled and cross-referenced against applicable MUTCD, FDOT, and Hillsborough County standards. An site visit was then conducted to document the compliance status of each traffic control element. From those findings, BCW Engineering prepared a traffic control improvement plan identifying all changes required to bring the roadway network into full regulatory compliance.
CONNECTION POINTE CHURCH
LOCATION: 12314 Balm River View Road, Riverview, FL
CLIENT: Connection Pointe Church, Inc. (October 2025 - January 2026)
BCW Engineering performed due diligence and concept-level civil engineering services for a church redevelopment project in Hillsborough County. The work encompassed a thorough review of existing site conditions and permit history, coordination with the County, and the preparation of a concept plan and formal engineering proposal to guide the project forward.
The engagement began with a review of client-provided project documents and the preparation of initial CADD files for concept plan development. A concept plan was developed and delivered to the client, along with an assessment of the County pre-application meeting notes, prior permit documents, and County site development standards. BCW Engineering then provided the client with a written summary of the significant issues identified. BCW Engineering then prepared a comprehensive design, engineering, and permitting cost estimate and a formal proposal document, so the perspective Client could make an informed decision about whether to proceed with the project.
5415 BROAD STREET AUTO SERVICE
LOCATION: 5415 Broad ST, Brooksville, FL
CLIENT: Brooksville Big Tires, LLC (December 2025 - February 2026)
BCW Engineering conducted due diligence research, concept planning, and pre-application meeting coordination efforts for a commercial development project in Hernando County. Relevant permitting authorities included Hernando County, FDOT, and SWFWMD — and required ongoing design adaptation as additional design constraints were identified throughout the engagement.
BCW Engineering researched the Hernando County Land Development Code for design constraints, and incorporated these along with a survey into the concept plan preparation process. BCW Engineering attended pre-application meetings with both FDOT and Hernando County, and post-meeting follow-ups on issues identified during these meetings included coordination with County public works regarding a frontage road ordinance, FDOT regarding the access connection location, and County utilities regarding fire suppression requirements. Quotes for additional survey and Geotech testing services were also procured.
This project demonstrated BCW Engineering's ability to manage a technically complex, multi-agency due diligence and pre-permitting effort while remaining responsive to evolving project conditions. From initial land development code and site specific research, through identification of additional design constraints through agency coordination, and design iteration, BCW Engineering helped the perspective Client make an informed decision about whether to enter into the formal permitting process.
LEHIGH ACRES COMMERCIAL FLEX
LOCATION: SR 82 and Sunshine BLVD, Lehigh Acres, FL
CLIENT: Urbanika Capital, LLC (December 2025 - February 2026)
BCW Engineering was engaged to perform due diligence and pre-application engineering services for a proposed commercial development in Lee County. The project involved coordination with Lee County, FDOT, Lee County Utilities, and FGUA, and required detailed research into land development code requirements, utility service availability, fire suppression standards, and access considerations — all while adapting to a mid-project site relocation.
BCW Engineering developed an initial concept plan and coordinated with the client to confirm the project approach before initiating pre-application meetings with both Lee County and FDOT. Utility service area research was conducted simultaneously, including outreach to Lee County Utilities GIS and the Florida Governmental Utility Authority (FGUA) to determine service availability for the site. The concept plan was progressively refined to incorporate parking layouts, zoning notes, setback tables, tree calculations, building perimeter landscaping calculations, as well as existing and proposed FDOT drainage infrastructure. A detailed narrative and list of questions was prepared for the Lee County pre-application meeting, covering topics including utilities connection thresholds, access, lot coverage, landscaping alternatives, and potential offsite improvements. Following the County meeting, additional research was conducted into fire suppression requirements under NFPA 1 and the Lee County Land Development Code, including a review of nearby development permit records and coordination with the Lee County records department to obtain relevant utility plans.
When the project site was relocated, BCW Engineering updated the concept plan for the new location, overlaid adjacent development plans for context, and prepared a comprehensive summary of significant project issues — covering utilities, access, lot coverage, and landscaping — for discussion with the client. The project was ultimately placed on hold when the original site was sold, at which point BCW Engineering documented the findings to date for the client's future reference.
TODDS AC WAREHOUSE ADDITION
LOCATION: US Highway 19 N and Whitney RD, Largo, FL
CLIENT: Todd’s Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, LLC (January 2026 - March 2026)
BCW Engineering provided concept planning and pre-permitting engineering services for a commercial redevelopment project in the City of Largo, Pinellas County, Florida.
The engagement began with a review of the client's survey and other project documents, A review of a prior County pre-application meeting transcript informed an early list of issues and action items. BCW Engineering then developed a detailed existing surface model and generated 100-year floodplain contours to assess floodplain encroachment and compensation requirements for the proposed building footprint. The concept plan was developed through multiple iterations — incorporating building size, drive aisle geometry, fire truck access requirements, and parking layout — and was refined through QC review before being delivered to the client alongside a formal engineering proposal and permit fee estimate.
Pre-permitting coordination was conducted simultaneously across multiple agencies. BCW Engineering submitted records requests to Pinellas County and City of Largo Utilities for approved plans and as-built drawings from prior on-site and adjacent developments, and coordinated directly with Largo Fire Rescue regarding fire suppression requirements. Utility research included confirming sanitary sewer cleanout locations using record drawings, aerial imagery, Google Earth, and client-provided field photos, and updating the concept plan to reflect sanitary sewer alignment data obtained from adjacent SWFWMD-permitted plans. A thorough review of the Pinellas County Stormwater Manual was conducted to identify applicable requirements. The concept plan was updated to reflect a 10% impervious area reduction and was color-coded to clearly delineate floodplain boundaries, floodplain encroachment and compensation zones, and impervious area changes. BCW Engineering also prepared an impact fee estimate and a preliminary project schedule for the client.
This project exemplified the depth of due diligence that BCW Engineering brings to commercial redevelopment work. By proactively addressing floodplain, stormwater, utility, fire suppression, and impact fees prior to formal permitting, the project was positioned for a well-informed and efficient path through the approval process — with the client fully briefed on constraints, costs, and the technical basis for each design decision.
Ivybrook Academy – Lease Dispute - Expert Engineering Analysis
LOCATION: Tampa Palms, Hillsborough County, FL
CLIENT: Ivybrook Franchising, LLC (March 2026)
BCW Engineering, LLC was retained by legal counsel (Older & Lundy) on behalf of Ivybrook Franchising, LLC to provide expert engineering support in connection with a commercial lease dispute involving a daycare facility at a Tampa Palms area property.
Our scope encompassed a comprehensive review of the opposing engineer's report, applicable floodplain regulations, zoning conditions of approval, and building permit records obtained through the City of Tampa's Accela permitting system. We coordinated directly with Hillsborough County floodplain management staff and City of Tampa zoning staff to obtain and verify critical regulatory documents.
BCW Engineering conducted a site inspection of the subject property, documenting existing conditions and identifying key issues related to artificial turf installation, electrical equipment, and stormwater management. Findings from the site visit were integrated with desktop research, scaled aerial overlays, and landscape plan comparisons to produce a thorough written expert report.
The final sealed report addressed zoning compliance, permit consistency, and remediation cost estimates, and was prepared in support of the client's legal proceedings. BCW Engineering provided ongoing technical consultation throughout the engagement, responding to attorney inquiries and refining the report through multiple review cycles.
