About Felix ANTON
Felix Anton is a seasoned expert in forensic failure analysis, offering extensive experience in evaluating, designing, specifying, and managing forensic engineering projects. His expertise spans a wide range of structural and material investigations, expert testimony, and construction assessments, making him a trusted authority in the field. With a strong foundation in structural failure analysis, coatings and material performance, and construction management, Mr. Anton has provided critical insights on numerous cases involving concrete restoration, bulkhead walls, seawalls, roofing damage, fire damage, and water intrusion issues. His in-depth knowledge of metallurgy, materials engineering, and geotechnical-related challenges enables him to assess complex failures and provide technical guidance on remediation strategies.
Mr. Anton is also well-versed in vibration analysis and mitigation techniques, having evaluated blasting and construction-related vibration impacts on structures. His extensive work in sound studies, asphaltic pavements, soil and concrete testing, and property condition surveys has contributed to the integrity and longevity of commercial properties throughout Collier and Lee Counties. Additionally, his background includes threshold and special inspections across multiple construction projects, as well as construction engineering inspections for FDOT infrastructure developments. Mr. Anton’s comprehensive approach to forensic evaluations and expert testimony underscores his commitment to delivering precise, data-driven solutions to complex engineering challenges.
Professional Experience
15+ Years with Firm | 20+ Years in Industry
Felix ANTON is a Principal at SOCOTEC and has held various other positions within the organization since 2004. Prior to his current position, Mr. ANTON was at Forge Engineering which was acquired by SOCOTEC. Mr. MCHALE was previously employed at PSI, Inc. as a Field Engineer and Construction Engineering Inspector.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering - Superior Polytechnic Institute Jose Antonio Echeverria, University of Cuba - 1995
- Various Science Coursework - Edison College - 2009
Practice Areas
- Building Envelope: New Construction and Existing Buildings
Registrations
- Professional Engineer in: FL (Number 77755, Civil Engineering)
- Special Inspector in: FL (Number 77755, Structural Engineering)
- Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector, ICC
- Structural Masonry Special Inspector, ICC
- Structural Steel and Bolting Special Inspector, ICC
- Prestressed Concrete Special Inspector, ICC
- Field Testing Technician Grade I, ACI
- ACI, 318-14 Building Code Seminar
Representative Projects
- Threshold and Special inspection services of over 50 new construction and existing buildings with construction costs ranging from $200,000 to $40 million.
- Project Management of over 200 forensic engineering studies relating to investigation of construction component failures on small single-story buildings, 20-plus story structures, bridges, and roads.
- Project Management of over 100 construction materials projects ranging from small single-story buildings to 20-plus story structures to bridges and roads with construction costs ranging from $200,000 to $40 million.
- Extensive experience with construction materials, geotechnical, and facilities engineering.
- Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) on Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) projects.
- Development of project budgets.
- Preparation of proposals and engineering reports.
- Have personally been responsible for the estimating, contracting, permitting, billing and managing of over 100 construction projects ranging from small renovations/additions to million dollar plus single-family residences also including all phases of concrete restoration and rehabilitation of exterior coatings.
- Have performed construction loan draw inspections on over 50 projects for lending institutions ranging in scope from 2 million-dollar residences to 40 million-dollar resorts.