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LAUNCH Gives DRMP Interns Head Start on Their Careers
September 3rd, 2026
For engineering students preparing to enter the AEC industry, an internship is often their first opportunity to apply what they’ve learned in the classroom to real projects. It can also help them begin to determine where they want to take their careers.But even with that experience, there can be a...
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Posted in: All, DRMPCares
DRMP Showcases Innovative School Planning Solution at the 2026 ESRI Education Summit
August 6th, 2026
Situated in the Tampa, Fla., region, Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) serves more than 220,000 students across one of the fastest-growing areas in the state. As the seventh largest school district in the country, HCPS experiences the ongoing challenge of balancing current student needs with...
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Posted in: All, Geographic Information Systems
The Engineering Behind Downtown Orlando’s Magnolia Avenue Two-Way Conversion
August 3rd, 2026
The Magnolia Avenue Phase 1 Improvements restore two-way traffic along a key downtown Orlando corridor, creating a more connected, accessible, and multimodal street network within the Historic Business District. As the roadway design engineer, DRMP developed innovative solutions that enhance safety, improve access for motorists, pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users, and support the City of Orlando's long-term vision for a vibrant and economically resilient downtown.
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Posted in: All, Civil Services
Behind the Drawings: A CAD Designer’s 30-Year Career in Bridge Design
August 2nd, 2026 by Jim Arnemann
In recognition of National CAD Day, DRMP Structures Chief Designer Jim Arnemann reflects on more than 30 years in the industry, sharing how computer-aided design has transformed structural engineering from hand-drafted plans to advanced digital workflows. Through his career, including work on the award-winning A. Max Brewer Bridge, Jim offers insights into the evolution of CAD technology, the importance of collaboration and attention to detail, and why experienced professionals remain essential to delivering safe, high-quality infrastructure.
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Posted in: All, Structural Engineering
A Major Central Florida Traffic Headache Gets a Long-Term Fix at I-4 and Sand Lake Road
July 28th, 2026 by TJ Lallathin, Jr., PE, DBIA
The I-4 at Sand Lake Road Interchange is transforming one of Central Florida's busiest and most congested interchanges into a modern diverging diamond interchange (DDI), improving safety, mobility, and access to the International Drive Tourism District. Delivered through a collaborative design-build approach, this complex project showcases DRMP's expertise in innovative transportation design, stakeholder coordination, and cost-effective engineering solutions that enhance traffic operations, improve regional connectivity, and support one of Florida's most heavily traveled transportation corridors.
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Posted in: All, Alternative Delivery
DRMP Gives Families a Lift Through Its Charity Bike Build 2026
July 23rd, 2026
DRMP employees took time out of their day to volunteer at the firm's Orlando, Fla., headquarters for the Charity Bike Build, assembling 50 bicycles for children and teens served by the Howard Phillips Center for Children and Families. Through the DRMPCares program, the event reflects the firm's commitment to supporting community involvement initiatives that create lasting, positive impacts in STEM education, health, and the lives of children.
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Wekiva Parkway Section 8 Interchange Closes Gap, Improves Regional Travel
July 21st, 2026 by TJ Lallathin, Jr., PE, DBIA
The Wekiva Parkway Section 8 Interchange completed the final connection of Central Florida’s beltway, addressing a critical transportation gap while improving regional mobility, enhancing safety, and strengthening connectivity between I-4, SR 417, and SR 429. This multiple award-winning design-build project highlights DRMP’s expertise in innovative engineering, collaborative design-build delivery, and cost-effective solutions that overcame complex corridor challenges, reduced project risks, and delivered a more reliable route for thousands of motorists traveling through the region.
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Posted in: All, Alternative Delivery
Surveying One of Golf’s Most Legendary Holes
July 14th, 2026
DRMP provided survey services for the replacement of the deteriorating bulkhead surrounding one of professional golf's most iconic putting greens. Using advanced geospatial technology and precise field coordination, our team delivered the accurate survey data needed to preserve the landmark's original design while enabling successful construction.
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Posted in: All, Surveying & Mapping
Port St. Lucie Intersection Upgrade Improves Safety at Village and Tradition Parkways
July 7th, 2026
DRMP delivered a comprehensive redesign of one of Port St. Lucie’s busiest intersections, transforming a high-crash, congestion-prone corridor into the city’s first protected bike intersection while improving traffic operations for all users. Through multidisciplinary collaboration, innovative engineering, and safety-focused design, DRMP developed a cost-effective solution that enhances mobility, reduces conflict points, and creates a safer, more connected intersection for drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders.
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Posted in: All, Transportation
What Does Safety Look Like at DRMP Through a Safety Leader’s Eyes?
June 25th, 2026 by David Couch
Creating a safe workplace requires attention to the conditions, behaviors, and processes in daily operations. DRMP Environmental Health and Safety Manager David Couch works with employees at the firm to strengthen safety awareness, support compliance, and promote a culture that takes safety seriously. In recognition of National Safety Month, this Q&A explores Couch’s approach to safety leadership, industry challenges, and the importance of ensuring every employee returns home safely each day.
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