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Celebrating Women in Construction Week 2024
March 4th, 2024
In commemoration of Women in Construction Week, DRMP proudly acknowledges and celebrates the invaluable contributions of women within our Construction Services Division.
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Celebrating Engineers Week (EWeek) 2024
February 19th, 2024
DRMP proudly celebrates Engineers Week, a time dedicated to honoring the ingenuity, dedication, and transformative impact of engineering professionals. During this week-long celebration, we recognize the vital role that engineers play in shaping our world, from designing innovative infrastructure to solving complex challenges that improve communities.
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DRMP Ewire Featured Story: A Look Back on a Celebratory Year of Achievement
November 29th, 2023
Embracing change is essential to the growth and success of any business, particularly in the A/E/C industry where demand is outpacing the experts needed to perform the work, and corporate social responsibility to the community is a high priority. In 2023, DRMP embraced and implemented key changes companywide.

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DRMP Ewire Expertise Highlight: DRMP Talks Effective Roundabout Design as Construction of Roundabouts Gains Traction
June 1st, 2023
Florida’s municipalities and transportation agencies are increasingly turning to roundabouts to improve traffic safety and congestion and reduce vehicular collisions. In fact, Florida ranks No. 1 with more roundabouts than any other state in the country, according to a 2022 Washington Post roundabout report.

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DRMP Ewire Featured Story: DRMP Celebrates Continued Strategic Growth on Every Level
June 1st, 2023
DRMP is celebrating success in strategic growth, which saw employees advancing to leadership roles, the firm expanding into new regions, and impactful project and community involvement collaboration opportunities.

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DRMP Staff Provide Impactful Hands-On STEM Education in our Communities
June 1st, 2023
Giving back to our communities, whether it’s through charitable donation drives or volunteering our time to share our knowledge and expertise, is at the heart of the DRMPCares program.
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DRMP Supports Safe Construction of a Major North Carolina Interchange
April 12th, 2023
DRMP had the honor of providing construction engineering inspection (CEI) services for the first and now second phase of the $276 million I-40/I-77 Interchange Improvement Project in Statesville, N.C. – an essential component of North Carolina’s highway system.
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DRMP Ewire Expertise Highlight: DRMP Leads the Way in Life-Saving Vehicle Detection System
February 27th, 2023 by Nick DeVito, PE
DRMP’s innovative engineering is at the center of a proven life-saving initiative that has so far prevented more than 1,000 potential wrong-way driving incidents. The award-winning Central Florida Expressway Authority’s (CFX) Wrong-Way Driving Detection Program features the firm’s Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) design, which detects wrong-way drivers in real-time.

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DRMP Ewire Featured Story: DRMP Continues Building Upon Its Mission of Excellence
February 27th, 2023
Nearly every business has a mission statement that is meant to reflect where it places its value and how it conducts business – but, without action, it rings hollow. What does it look like when a company’s mission statement goes beyond words?

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Celebrating 2023 Engineers Week
February 16th, 2023
DRMP is proud to celebrate its engineers each year.
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DRMP Employees Assist Fort Myers, Fla., Residents Affected by Hurricane Ian
January 24th, 2023
Employees from DRMP’s Fort Myers, Fla., office and Studio +, an architecture and interior design firm, teamed up to volunteer with Patriot Emergency Response Team (P.E.R.T.) to help residents affected by Hurricane Ian.
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London Waterway Expansion Project Combats Neighborhood Flooding in a Creative Way
January 4th, 2023 by Kimberly Santiago-Ortiz, PE
DRMP’s design to alleviate flooding problems in a Palm Coast, Fla., neighborhood involved conceptualizing a unique, multi-purpose approach that delivers recreational and environmental benefits to the local community.

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DRMP's Emergency Drainage Design for Suncoast Parkway Holds Water
December 5th, 2022 by Donald W. Brown, PE
The emergency drainage project DRMP designed for the Suncoast Parkway in Hernando County, Fla., is standing up to Florida's storms.
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DRMP Ewire Expertise Highlight: DRMP Ahead of the Curve in Employing Innovative CEI Technology
November 3rd, 2022
An emerging technology, 3D Models in Construction accompanied with Automated Machine Guidance (AMG), will soon be the key factor in providing safer, more efficient construction engineering inspection services for highway construction projects.

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DRMP Ewire Featured Story: DRMP Empowers Employees Through Learning and Development
October 31st, 2022 by Martha Ayers
DRMP is an example of how the creation of a dynamic Learning and Development (L&D) program is an impactful investment for staff and the future of a company.

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DRMP's Specialty Engineering Services Support Contractors When Challenges Arise
September 22nd, 2022 by Leo Rodriguez, PE
Specialty Engineering involves innovative and alternative solutions that can save clients hundreds of thousands of dollars on projects, improve construction efficiency, and ultimately be the key factor in the success of a construction project.

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DRMP Designs Smart Transportation for North Carolina’s I-485 Widening Project
September 8th, 2022 by Lisa Moon, PE
DRMP is designing an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) for an $83 million North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and North Carolina Turnpike Authority (NCTA) design-build project to widen I-485 in Charlotte. This 20-mile section of road will be a standalone expressway system that will be tied into the NCDOT/NCTA system. This is only the second expressway in North Carolina to have separated tolled express lanes.

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DRMP Ewire Expertise Highlight: Laying the Foundation -- DRMP’s Surveying and Mapping Division Creates Training Center
August 29th, 2022
DRMP’s Surveying and Mapping/Geospatial Division established an in-house Surveying Training Center designed to teach foundational and resourceful knowledge to invest in the growth and development of its surveyors and staff.

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DRMP Ewire Featured Story: DRMP Sets Sights on Diversification and Expansion in North Carolina and Beyond
August 29th, 2022
In 2001, DRMP opened its Charlotte, N.C., “office” in the most unusual place – an employee’s attic. That employee? Jim Beck. Beck, PE, AICP, ENV SP, saw an opportunity to replicate DRMP’s success and work toward building a full-service firm in Charlotte, N.C.

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DRMP Structures Major Partnership on North Carolina Turnpike Project
August 29th, 2022
As DRMP focuses on strategic growth, its work on R-2828 - a segment of North Carolina Turnpike Authority’s $2.2 billion Complete 540 project - is a big step forward for the firm's Structures division and its entire North Carolina design team. This effort is DRMP's largest contribution to a North Carolina design-build project to date.

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Under the Lagoon: Insight Behind DRMP’s Innovative Stormwater System Design
August 11th, 2022
Consistently ranked as a top Spring Break destination, private developers and the Community Redevelopment Agency for the City of Panama City Beach, Fla., were looking for opportunities to reshape the City’s reputation as a “party town.” That opportunity came in nearly 35 acres of underused land.
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All Hands on Deck: DRMP Teamwork Key in Making Suncoast Parkway Project Reality
August 3rd, 2022 by Mark Prochak, PE
DRMP had the honor of working on the $135 million Segment 1 section of the three-phased project that spans Citrus and Hernando counties in Florida from US 98 to State Road 44.
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Award-Winning Collaboration: Working Together to Revitalize the SR 528/SR 436 Interchange
August 3rd, 2022 by TJ Lallathin, Jr., PE, DBIA
The DRMP team remained dedicated to collaboration throughout the life cycle of the SR 528/SR 436 Interchange Reconfiguration project. This important interchange will continue to serve the Orlando International Airport as it welcomes millions of travelers to the Central Florida area.
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DRMP’s Creative Strategy Elevated the Development of the Toms Bayou Bridge Replacement
August 2nd, 2022 by Michael K. Albano, PE
As cities in our community expand, so does the need for connectivity. The Toms Bayou Bridge Replacement project in Okaloosa County, Fla., was an interesting yet challenging project that required some creative thinking to connect cities and communities.
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New Kids on the Block: Celebrating DRMP’s Newest Class of Interns
July 28th, 2022
To celebrate National Intern Day, DRMP’s Learning & Development Team welcomed its newest interns with a lunchtime tailgate party where they had a chance to connect with one another as well as full-time DRMP professionals who started at the firm as interns – and have fun while doing it.
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The Fundamental Role Engineers Play in Sustainability Advancement
July 14th, 2022 by Scott Garth, PE LEED AP ND
Sustainability continues to play a role in business across many industries, including the A/E/C industry. So much so that DRMP, along with other leading organizations and firms, is expanding its investment in resources to discover more ways to not only incorporate more sustainable designs in our projects but incorporate them in the way we operate and serve our communities.
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Celebrating 2022 International Women in Engineering Day
June 23rd, 2022
To celebrate #INWED22, DRMP showcases the amazing women who contribute their expertise to the development of our communities and the infrastructure around us
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When Design Imitates the Wild: Interstate 4 at SR 557 Wildlife Crossing
June 15th, 2022 by George McLatchey, PWS, CEP
Though Interstate 4 (I-4) serves its purpose of easing traffic flow for the state, it came at a heavy cost to its wildlife population. I-4 has become a barrier to wildlife movement in Florida, inadvertently causing a population reduction among a wide range of species. Now, there’s a plan for a solution.
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DRMP Ewire Featured Story - DRMP Announces Strategic Growth Partnership with Trilon Group
June 6th, 2022
DRMP, Inc. (DRMP) recently announced a strategic partnership with Trilon Group (Trilon), a family of infrastructure consulting businesses, that will provide additional capital and resources to support its strategic expansion as well as growth opportunities to support employees as it continues to focus on delivering quality services to its clients.
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How DRMP’s Decision to Invest in Design Technology Paid Off
June 6th, 2022
Evolution in design technology continues to drive both innovation and optimization in the A/E/C industry at an increasing rate. So much so that firms with foresight, including DRMP, have invested resources into new technological initiatives in our industry.
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DRMP Ewire Featured Story - Celebrating the Legacy and Longevity of Jon Meadows, PE
March 29th, 2022
As is the case for any industry, compensation, benefits, and incentive packages are the common motivators that attract potential employees. In the current climate of an abundance of vacant positions and employees in short supply, what are the intangibles that move employees to stay put?
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Celebrating 2022 National Surveyors Week
March 21st, 2022
To commemorate #NSW2022, DRMP took a fun look back into our surveying and mapping/geospatial history.
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Celebrating #EWeek2022
February 21st, 2022
To celebrate #Eweek2022, DRMP celebrates the past, present, and future by reimagining the possibilities.
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Restoring the Legacy of the Titusville Causeway Shoreline
January 31st, 2022 by Ryan Mitchell, PE
There is so much more to the Titusville Causeway (Causeway) shoreline than meets the eye. Stretching along the Central Indian River Lagoon (Lagoon), the area is and was not only known for recreation for residents and tourists, but it has a special place in history as a viewing site for space shuttle launches dating back to the American Space Race in the 1960s.
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DRMP Ewire Featured Story - The Formula to DRMP’s Powerhouse Structural Division: Diversity in Talent
December 15th, 2021
It is a little-known fact in the A/E/C industry that DRMP has one of the largest and most comprehensive Structural Engineering Divisions in the Southeastern United States.
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Making the Most Out of Client Relationships with Continuing Contracts
December 7th, 2021 by Scott Garth, PE LEED AP ND
The work we earn via continuing contracts gives DRMP staff an opportunity to build trust with our clients and allows these relationships to grow stronger with time.
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DRMP Supports Communities with Companywide Charitable Efforts
November 26th, 2021
Each year, DRMP offices support local organizations in the communities located throughout our 19 office locations. DRMP's corporate office in Orlando, Fla. is thankful to have donated over $1,400 worth of non-perishable food items.
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Celebrating 2021 GIS Day
November 17th, 2021
Each year, DRMP celebrates our Geographic Information Systems (GIS) professionals and strives to highlight the unique work they perform for a diverse range of clients. We sat down with GIS Project Manager Kelly Marton, GISP, and GIS Specialist Mark Brown, GISP, to discuss their thoughts on the adaptability of DRMP’s GIS service offerings as well as what motivates them to perform the work they do.
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Congratulations to DRMP's 2021 Intern Graduates
July 29th, 2021
Congratulations to DRMP's newest class of graduating interns . Click to watch their celebratory video for National Intern Day!
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DRMP Transportation Project Wins ACEC-FL Grand Award
July 28th, 2021
DRMP engineers share their insight on industry challenges and more for #Eweek2021
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The Women's Perspective: Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day
June 23rd, 2021
In honor of International Women in Engineering Day, DRMP decided to focus on a few women in the industry who are engaged in the A/E/C profession in and outside of the office.
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2021 World Environment Day
June 5th, 2021
Protecting the environment starts with our habits and activities and it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. For World Environment Day, we asked our expert ecologist and environmentalists to share the practical ways they support the environment.
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DRMP is Adding an “Alternative” Route to Design-Build Services
May 12th, 2021
The need for sustainable and sound transportation infrastructure continues to grow and with potential federal dollars earmarked for the country’s transportation systems there could be a groundswell of projects to be designed and constructed. In turn, project owners working with DRMP are choosing more innovative, quicker project delivery methods like design-build as their go-to option.
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2021 National Surveyors Week
March 29th, 2021
DRMP's expert surveying and mapping staff share what attracted them to the industry.
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The Dual Role of Engineer and Legislative Liaison
March 10th, 2021 by Ryan Mitchell, PE
Every day, engineers set out to produce the best results for their clients, but who is working on the behalf of engineers and the A/E/C industry?
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2021 Engineers Week
February 26th, 2021
DRMP engineers share their insight on industry challenges and more for #Eweek2021
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The DRMP Boomerang Effect: Why Former Employees Are Returning
January 13th, 2021
In recent years DRMP has seen a promising trend: the rehiring of former employees or “boomerang” employees. The reason? DRMP’s emphasis on career growth and work/life balance.
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DRMP Provides Relief with Companywide Food Drive
November 30th, 2020
Now more than ever families need support with the everyday essentials. That is why DRMP put together a companywide DRMP Food Drive this year for its community involvement week.
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Public Involvement Key to Success of City of Parkland Roundabout Project
October 30th, 2020 by Ron Wallace, PE
Public involvement is vital to the success of any project. Gaining the community’s trust and support is as important as the design of the project.
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Land the Internship and Make it Work for You: Advice from DRMP's Young Professionals
October 16th, 2020
With college career fairs in full swing across the country, a few of DRMP’s recent interns, now employees, are passing on tips and insight they have gained from their internships at DRMP.
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CCNA Revisions Provides Smoother Procurement Process for Florida Government Agencies
August 26th, 2020
The procurement process just got less cumbersome for Florida government entities that advertise projects under the Consultants’ Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA).
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DRMP Uses UAV Technology to Survey and Reduce Damage in NC Landslides
July 15th, 2020 by August Thick, PLS
On Friday, February 22, 2019, a landslide occurred, dumping approximately 4-million gallons of rock and soil on Interstate 40, a major highway in the western part of North Carolina.
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DRMP Engineers Share Insight in Celebration of International Women in Engineering Day
June 23rd, 2020
In honor of International Women in Engineering Day (June 23), we sat down with three of our women engineers to hear their advice for the future generation.
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DRMP Celebrates 2020 Intern Graduates with 'Pomp and Circumstance'
June 15th, 2020
Just like many graduates around the country, DRMP’s college interns did not get to make that walk across the stage to celebrate the end of their college careers.
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Interns Help Ace University Public Works Projects
May 29th, 2020 by Scott Garth, PE LEED AP ND
Working on University Public Works projects is always a unique experience because the work is multi-faceted and diverse. Along with pooling our resources, we have a tool that gives us an edge and an insider perspective: our college interns.
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Making a Difference for Students during COVID-19
May 4th, 2020 by Kelly Marton, GISP
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on students who would normally be enjoying interaction with their fellow students and face-to-face guidance from their teachers.
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Uncovering All that Goes into a DRMP Utilities Engineering Project
January 31st, 2020 by Patrick Day, PE
There is more to utility engineering than meets the eye. What you see above the ground—manholes, valve covers, and backflow prevention devices—may look pretty, but below the ground trouble may be brewing.
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University of South Florida's "Monumental" NPHC Plaza Project
July 8th, 2019 by Bruno J. Arriola, PE, ENV SP
It is not every day that I get to be a part of a sidewalk project that makes history, but the University of South Florida’s (USF) National Pan-Hellenic Council’s (NPHC) Plaza at the university’s Tampa campus is both “monumental” and historical.
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SR 50 Pedestrian Overpass: Connecting Orlando
April 4th, 2019 by Brian Crowl, PE
As cities in the United States continue to expand, the need for connectivity increases with it. The City of Orlando has made this need a priority by seeking to create safe, comfortable and interconnected pedestrian systems.
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Against the Odds, Forward-Thinking Approach to Surveying Remote Island Garners National Attention
March 21st, 2019
In 2016, DRMP was face-to-face with a challenging project, but providing surveying and mapping services on a remote island while dealing with a very tight deadline proved to be something we could not only tackle, but win an award for as well.
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Surveying Florida's Panhandle: DRMP's Services Key to Restoration Post Hurricane Michael
March 20th, 2019 by August Thick, PLS
Here at DRMP, we are always striving to be one step ahead. That premise was put to the test last October when a natural disaster directly affected our community.
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Thank the Egyptians; The History of Surveying & Mapping
March 19th, 2019
Since 1977, DRMP has been providing accurate survey deliverables that are critical to the success of our client’s projects.
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Beyond Engineers
February 22nd, 2019
DRMP employs engineers, surveyors, scientists and more. We pride ourselves on working together to solve problems and expecting the best from each other. We come to work every day, exemplifying our core values and delivering them with every project.
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