Founded in 1898, Biscayne Engineering has a deep and rich history as one of South Florida’s pioneer companies. Today, BE remains dedicated to our founding principles and driven to create innovative solutions for the changing demands of both our clients and the environment.
Enjoy Biscayne Engineering’s timeline as we honor some of our past leaders and notable project throughout our history.
1898
July 1, 1898
Biscayne Engineering begins when J.S. Fredrick and W.E. Brown form a partnership.
Read more1905
July 12, 1905
In 1905 J.S. Frederick makes the first official Miami Map. In 1908, the company is first named Frederick Brown Engineering Company.
Read more1911
July 12, 1911
The present name of Biscayne Engineering Co. is adopted. The company is named after the building they occupied in the former Bank of Bay Biscayne. J.S. Fredrick…
Read more1913
July 12, 1913
This professional association becomes known as Biscayne Engineering: W.E. Brown, President John A Moore, Vice President Earl E. Harvey, Secretary-Treasurer
Read more1914
July 12, 1914
Biscayne Engineering receives its corporate charter and records the ownership of the corporation Biscayne Engineering Company, Inc.
Read more1916
July 12, 1916
Construction begins on Villa Vizcaya – a villa built in a North Italian sixteenth-century style for James Deering. Biscayne Engineering’s responsibilities include the building and road…
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July 12, 1916
Carl Fisher selects Biscayne Engineering for the development of Miami Beach
Read more1918
July 12, 1918
The U.S. Corps of Engineers gives Mr. Deering authorization to dig a channel to Vizcaya and he retains Biscayne Engineering Company’s services for the design and…
Read more1919
July 12, 1919
The firm is retained during the construction of Star Island- the first man-made island on Biscayne Bay. Work was also done on Bell Meade Island.
Read more1920
July 12, 1920
Biscayne Engineering is hired to help with the development of the Flamingo Hotel.
Read more1924
July 12, 1924
The company early work includes engineering and surveying of the Miami streets, later extending to Dade County Streets.
Read more1925
July 12, 1925
Biscayne Engineering is hired to lay out the design for the University of Miami campus.
Read more1926
July 12, 1926
Biscayne Engineering receives payment for services performed after the 1926 hurricane.
Read more1931
July 12, 1931
Biscayne Engineering is contracted to help convert Tropical Park from a dog track to a horse track.
Read more1936
July 12, 1936
Norman C. Harvey -son of Earl E. Harvey – acquires interest in the company and later becomes Vice President.
Read more1942
July 12, 1942
During World War II, Biscayne Engineering is granted security clearance to provide reproduction materials for the war effort – including blueprints and photo stats.
Read more1945-1950
July 12, 1945
Notable clients and projects include Howard Hughes • Senator Claude Pepper’s home in the Keys • Congressman Dante Fascell • President Nixon – Helicopter Pad and…
Read more1950
July 12, 1950
Biscayne Engineering is involved in the construction of the Florida International University campus, which is developed on a portion of the land known as the Graves…
Read more1956
July 12, 1956
Biscayne Engineering is involved in the development of Bayfront Park.
Read more1960
July 12, 1960
Biscayne Engineering is involved in numerous projects located throughout the State including Punta Gorda Isles, Port Charlotte and Marco Island
Read more1969
July 12, 1969
George Bolton buys Biscayne stock from his uncle, Norman C. Harvey.
Read more1970
July 12, 1970
The 15,000 acres of land now comprising the City of Weston was first amassed in the 1950’s by a gentleman named Arthur Vining Davis, the original…
Read more1973
July 12, 1973
A.B. Mohr, who joined Biscayne in 1946, becomes president of Biscayne Engineering.
Read more1977
July 12, 1977
Mary Bolton joins Biscayne Engineering to oversee the Accounting Department.
Read more1979
July 12, 1979
Biscayne Engineering Company begins its involvement with the renovations and updates of the historic Art Deco Hotels in Miami Beach.
Read more1980
July 12, 1980
Biscayne is selected to perform professional services for plat of the Welleby Subdivision. Biscayne performs engineering and surveying for the extension of Hill and Hiatus Road…
Read more1986
July 12, 1986
Biscayne Engineering works with Dade County Transit on full surveying and layout work for the Metro Mover. Biscayne Engineering later works on the extension of the…
Read more1986
July 15, 1986
The firm performed professional services for the construction of Centrust Tower.
Read more1987
July 12, 1987
Biscayne Engineering is hired to work on the development of Bayside Marketplace.
Read more1996
July 12, 1996
The First 100 Years Biscayne Engineering Recognized as a Pioneer Company by the Miami Centennial Committee The following are excerpts from the Miami Centennial Calendar – The…
Read more2006
July 12, 2006
Biscayne Engineering Company is responsible for the construction layout of the Carnival Center for the Performing Arts.
Read more2010
July 12, 2010
The firm is hired to handle engineering and surveying services for the planned renovation and expansion of the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Read more2012
July 12, 2012
Biscayne is selected to perform professional services for the Flamingo Apartments, coincidentally on the same site as they worked in 1920 (see timeline).
Read more2013
July 12, 2013
Biscayne provides engineering and surveying for design and construction for a multi-story building at the campus of the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and…
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