Babu Varghese, PE, SI, CGC, CCC, has also been reappointed with his term ending Oct. 31, 2020. Mr. Varghese is a licensed Florida Professional Engineer, Special Inspector of threshold buildings, Certified General Contractor, and Certified Roofing Contractor. In addition, he is also licensed in Alabama, Colorado, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Mississippi, Georgia, Iowa, Missouri, Tennessee, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Mr. Varghese is the president and principal engineer of Abtech Engineering Inc., in Fort Lauderdale, which he founded in 1988. His capabilities range from concept through final design on numerous commercial and industrial buildings. Additionally, his experience includes a focus on forensic engineering where he has appeared in court as an expert witness on numerous cases. Mr. Varghese holds Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in engineering.