Mr. Plasencia is a 40 year veteran of the Construction industry, having started as a Draftsman for an Electrical Engineer after graduating from High School in1973. In the early years he worked for Electrical, Mechanical and Structural Engineers while attending the University of Miami. After graduating from UM in 1978 with a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Mr. Plasencia worked with the US Dept of Housing & Urban Development (DHUD/FHA) as a Plan Reviewer/Inspector, and a few years later became an Construction Inspector for the US Dept of Veterans Affairs (DVA). Mr. Plasencia was granted an Architect licensed in the State of Florida in 1980 and followed up with a State of Florida Unlimited General Contractor License 2 years later. In the early to middle 80s, Mr. Plasencia worked for an Architectural/Construction/Development firm specializing in Section 8 Housing, as well as a large Construction firm based in Tampa, Florida. In 1984 Mr. Plasencia established his own Company to provide Architectural, Construction, Inspection and Permitting services for a variety of clients that included Residential, & Commercial projects, Moderate to Substantial Rehab of structures including Historic Property Restoration, approval of Construction Draws and ADA inspections.

After 30 years in Private Practice, Mr. Plasencia was ready for a change and became intrigued by the State of Florida Statute 553.791 “Affidavit Plans Review and Inspections” which provides the option to Developers to privatize the work typically performed by the Municipal Building Department personnel, avoiding typical delays experienced and joined a local Private Provider firm as a Project Manager to take maximum advantage of the relationships with Building Dept professionals made thoughout the many years in the Construction Industry. After 4 years with the firm, an opportunity arose to join Ortus Engineering, an up and coming Private Provider that is rapidly expanding by providing unmatched service and convenience to it’s client. Mr. Plasencia’s experience spans all aspects of the Industry spanning from design to execution and inspections.

Mr. Plasencia’s years of experience in the Construction Industry combined with his knowledge of the Florida Building Code and the familiarity with the many Municipal Building Departments in the Greater Miami Area allows him to easily navigate the bureaucracy when dealing with Governmental Agencies and assists him in reaching quick and cost effective solutions to problems that constantly arise even in the simplest of projects.