Bernard J. Manuel, P.E.
Orlando Branch Manager

Mr. Bernard Manuel has over 13 years of diversified experience in structural engineering analysis, design and management. He is currently the Branch Manager for Bliss & Nyitray’s Orlando office and has been successfully leading his team since it’s opening in 2005.  Prior to joining Bliss & Nyitray, Inc. he worked for a full-service architectural engineering firm in Cleveland, Ohio where he was the Senior Structural Engineer.

Mr. Manuel has designed a wide variety of high profile commercial, industrial, healthcare, theatre, and public projects.  His projects have utilized structural steel, reinforced concrete, post-tensioned concrete, masonry and wood.

Mr. Manuel’s experience on a variety of project types has given him the opportunity to develop a well-rounded knowledge base of many aspects of structural engineering. Throughout his career Mr. Manuel has been leading a team of professionals through the life of a project. His experience has been invaluable and key to Mr. Manuel’s success of our Orlando Office.

Education

University of Akron, May 1995
Major: Structural Engineering

Licensed Engineer

Florida                                       Ohio

Memberships

American Society of Civil Engineers
American Concrete Institute
Structural Engineering Institute
Structural Engineering Association of Ohio

Relevant Projects

The Martin Building, Tampa, FL

  • 22-story, 725,000 SF mixed use building.
  • 370 residential units, parking for 580 cars, retail and office on ground level, 3 pools on amenity deck.
  • Primary structural frame consists of post-tensioned reinforced concrete flat plates supported on concrete columns and shear walls.

Oceanside Plaza, Pompano Beach, Florida

  • 18-story, 500,000 SF mixed use building.
  • 190 residential units; three level parking structure for 500± cars and a landscaped pool deck above, retail on the ground level.
  • Primary structural frame consists of post-tensioned reinforced concrete flat plates supported on concrete columns and shear walls.

Hyde Park Village – Tampa, FL

  • Urban revitalization of various blocks that create Hyde Park Village.
  • Block A, 8 story mixed use building.
    • One level below grade and seven levels above.
    • Residential units, parking, retail and office space, elevated pool deck.
    • Primary structural frame consists of post-tensioned reinforced concrete flat plates supported on concrete columns and shear walls.
  • Block D, new elevator core and various modifications to the existing building.
  • Block E, one story retail which preserves the historical façade of the existing building being demolished.
  • Block H, 7 story mixed use building.
    • One level below grade and six levels above.
    • Residential units, parking, retail and office space, elevated pool deck.
    • Primary structural frame consists of post-tensioned reinforced concrete flat plates supported on concrete columns and shear walls.
  • Block H, one level 65 car addition to the existing parking garage.

Legends Pointe – Clermont, FL

  • Two-story retail, two individual buildings.
  • Primary structural frame consists of reinforced masonry, precast concrete, and structural steel.

Eustis Retail – Eustis, FL

  • One-story retail, two individual buildings.
  • Primary structural frame consists of reinforced masonry and structural steel.

Maitland Retail Center – Maitland, FL

  • Two-story office and retail building.
  • Primary structural frame consists of structural steel with composite steel and concrete floors.

Estancia – Tierra Verde, FL

  • Four-story residential condominium.
  • Primary structural frame consists of post-tensioned reinforced concrete flat plates supported on concrete columns and shear walls.

Park Place Car Condos – Fort Lauderdale, FL

  • Three story parking garage/car condominium.
  • Primary structural frame consists of structural steel with composite steel and concrete floors and concrete tilt panel exterior walls.

Car Park  Car Condos – Miami, FL

  • Three story parking garage/car condominium.
  • Primary structural frame consists of structural steel with composite steel and concrete floors and concrete tilt panel exterior walls.

The Allen Theatre – Playhouse Square, Cleveland, OH

  • Renovation and expansion to the original 3000-seat theatre built in 1921.
  • Removed and replaced existing stage house to accommodate modern Broadway shows.  New stage, grid iron, and back of house.  The new stage house is steel framed with precast cladding and supported on deep foundations.
  • Infill an existing two story atrium behind the existing balcony for a new restaurant.
  • Modification to existing balconies and orchestra pit.
  • New light supports.

The Genesee Theatre – Waukegan, IL

  • Renovation and expansion to the original 1700-seat theatre built in 1927.  The current seating from the renovation and expansion is approximately 2400.
  • Expanded the existing stage house to accommodate modern Broadway shoes.  Extended the existing stage, removed and replaced existing grid iron framing.  The new stage house is steel framed with precast cladding.  The new foundations are a combination of mini piles and mat foundation with extensive underpinning of existing and adjacent building foundations.
  • 300 seat balcony extension.  The extension is steel framed rakers  and cast in place concrete tied to the existing balcony.
  • New grand staircase, infill of an existing courtyard, and two new elevator cores.
  • New light supports