Our Partners
After working in multiple states across the country, in different markets, and in different sized companies, our partners have come together to challenge how small engineering firms provide their services. They have worked side by side, in multiple companies, for nearly 12-years. The bond and synergy established in their years of collaboration has crafted the concept for this company; where the standard of quality shall continuously be raised, and open communication is paramount for success. The partners at ACcord Engineering are some of the most advanced Revit and BIM Structural Engineering designers in all South Florida.
Aida L. Báez, PE
Ms. Báez earned her Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. She began her career in Massachusetts, working primarily on industrial projects across the United States. She later moved to Las Vegas, NV, where she expanded her expertise by working on a diverse range of projects, including commercial, government, healthcare, and higher-education developments. During this time, she contributed to multiple award-winning designs, including LEED-certified Silver and Gold projects.
In 2010, she relocated to South Florida, further broadening her experience with projects in hospitality, entertainment, parking structures, port terminals, and airport terminals. She also deepened her expertise in reinforced concrete framing and high-velocity wind load designs.
In 2016, she joined a world-renowned corporation, where she refined her design skills and contributed to high-profile projects in South Florida, the U.S., and Europe.
In 2023, Ms. Báez was featured in The Smithsonian Channel’s documentary series Ten Steps to Disaster (Season 2, Episode 1: Surfside Condo Collapse), providing her structural engineering expertise to explain the engineering factors that led to the tragic building failure.
Clifton Newkirk, PE, SI
Mr. Newkirk earned his Bachelor's Degree in Architectural Engineering from the University of Oklahoma, where he developed a strong foundation in building systems with a specialized focus on structural engineering.
He began his engineering career in Jupiter, FL, gaining valuable experience in the design and analysis of both new and existing buildings. He later expanded his expertise in Miami, specializing in the rehabilitation and remediation of existing structures. His work included threshold and special inspections for high-rise buildings, construction management services, and support for expert testimony.
In 2016, he joined the Structural Department at a world-renowned corporation, where he provided design, inspection, and project management services across multiple sectors, including government, hospitality, and transportation.
After nearly a decade of collaboration, Mr. Newkirk partnered with Ms. Aida Báez in 2021 to establish ACcord Engineering.
In 2024, he became the Engineer of Record and Special Inspector for the world’s first pickleball stadium at The Fort Pickleball Complex in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
