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Survey and SUE Expertise Pave the Way for North Carolina US 601 Widening Project
October 29th, 2024 by August Thick II, PLS, CST III
For the US 601 Widening Project, a crucial link from US 74 to the Monroe Bypass, DRMP provided Surveying, Mapping, and Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) services for the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). This project stands out as one of our largest surveying endeavors in Union County, N.C., in recent years.
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Posted in: All, Subsurface Utility Engineering, Surveying & Mapping, Transportation, Transportation Planning/Project Development
Hitting the Road with Mobile LiDAR, Amplifying Our Reach
October 16th, 2024 by Brent Bass, PE, PSM
DRMP is advancing its Terrestrial Mobile LiDAR services with the latest technology to provide faster, more precise data collection and detailed imagery for a wide range of surveying and mapping projects.
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DRMP's PD&E Study Supports Mexico Beach, Fla., Revitalization with Multi-Use Path
August 27th, 2024 by Joce Pritchett, PE
DRMP's multi-use path project along SR 30 (US 98) in Mexico Beach, Fla., focuses on enhancing community connectivity, supporting hurricane recovery, and integrating public input and environmental stewardship into its development.
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Posted in: All, Disaster Resilience and Sustainability , NEPA , Project Development & Environment , Surveying & Mapping, Transportation, Transportation Planning/Project Development
Fulfilling a Long-Time Dream at the 5th Annual Women Surveyors Summit 2024
August 15th, 2024 by Melissa Padilla Cintron, SIT
The Women Surveyors Summit 2024, held in Pittsburgh, Pa., saw record attendance this year. DRMP Survey Analyst Melissa Padilla Cintron, SIT, had the opportunity to check off a long-time bucket list item during the summit, a dream she's had since her teenage years.
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DRMP Empowers Employee Leadership in A/E/C Industry Organizations
June 6th, 2024
At DRMP, we prioritize and encourage employee involvement in professional organizations as a key part of our business strategy. This commitment is reinforced during annual reviews in which we actively support staff in joining and participating in these organizations. As a result, our staff includes several talented professionals who hold leadership roles in the A/E/C industry, sharing their expertise and knowledge to support industry advancement.
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Posted in: All, Ecological Services, Surveying & Mapping, Transportation, Federal Services , NEPA
DRMP Leads Largest LED Lighting Conversion Project in Florida
May 22nd, 2024 by Jim Highland, PE
Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) has chosen DRMP as the prime consultant for the Districtwide High-Pressure Sodium (HPS) to Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Conversion Contract, which will convert 65.2 miles of roadway to modern LED lighting for Phase 1. This project marks the largest systemwide conversion in Florida and stands as DRMP’s most significant design accomplishment in our Traffic Department history.
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Celebrating National Surveyors Week 2024
March 18th, 2024
National Surveyors Week honors the important work of surveyors in shaping our communities. From mapping out infrastructure projects to delineating property boundaries, surveyors ensure the accuracy and integrity of land use, development, and navigation.
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Expertise Highlight: DRMP SUE Team Overcomes Project Challenges with Persistence and Precision
November 30th, 2023 by Ryan M. Grab, CST II
DRMP's Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) experts overcame significant challenges while mapping underground utility lines for the extension of Jacksonville Electric Authority's (JEA) downtown chilled water facilities.
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Posted in: All, Subsurface Utility Engineering, Surveying & Mapping, Utilities Engineering
DRMP's LiDAR Expertise Streamlines Morton Salt Plant Redesign in Unique Collaboration
November 1st, 2023 by Matt Floyd, PSM
DRMP collaborated with Mannik & Smith Group (MSG) to enhance the Morton Salt Plant redesign by leveraging DRMP's LiDAR expertise and geographic proximity.
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Safety on the Job: A DRMP Top Priority
June 28th, 2023
Each year, the National Safety Council designates June as National Safety Month. At DRMP, we are committed to protecting our employees and providing a safe and healthy working environment.
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A Career Opportunity of a Lifetime: My Experience as a Young Professional in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
June 14th, 2023 by Meaghan McCarthy
DRMP GIS Analyst Meaghan McCarthy had the career opportunity of a lifetime as a young professional to travel to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to assist on a survey project.
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Posted in: All, Federal Services , Surveying & Mapping
DRMP’s Land Surveyors and Geospatial Experts Build Global Connections at International Conference
June 7th, 2023
The FIG Working Week 2023 conference, held in the United States for the first time in more than 20 years, comes at a critical time for surveyors to gather and share knowledge and recruitment strategies as the industry in the United States and abroad faces a shortage of young surveyors joining the profession.

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DRMP's Investment in the CST Program Helps Certify the Next Generation of Surveyors
May 31st, 2023
The Certified Survey Technicians (CST) certification is one way in which DRMP is investing in its surveying and mapping staff. The certification provides a career ladder to field technicians who want to advance their careers in the surveying and mapping industry.
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Ascension Island Runway Project Shines Spotlight on DRMP’s Federal Market Sector Capabilities
May 3rd, 2023 by Kyle Brown, PE
DRMP, in partnership with AVCON and prime consultant OTIE, led the design effort for the 10,000-foot runway replacement at the Ascension Island Auxiliary Airfield, which is jointly operated by the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the U.S. Space Force (USSF). The airfield supports military and space missions, as well as limited commercial flights.
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Posted in: All, Federal Services , Geographic Information Systems, Surveying & Mapping
DRMP’s Investment in the Z-Boat Takes Hydrographic Surveying to a New Level
March 21st, 2023 by Brent Bass, PE, PSM
DRMP has invested in a new piece of equipment, the Teledyne Z-Boat 1800T (Trimble Edition), for its survey fleet that will potentially provide cost savings for clients, additional service offerings, and increased safety for the firm’s staff.
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DRMP’s Surveying Experts Use Technology and Outreach to Encourage Students to Join the Profession
February 16th, 2023
DRMP is investing in STEM education and proactively participating in community outreach to inspire the next young generation to join the surveying profession.
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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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Posted in: All, Construction Services, Surveying & Mapping, Transportation
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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DRMP Uses UAV Technology to Survey and Reduce Damage in NC Landslides
July 15th, 2020 by August Thick II, PLS, CST III
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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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 II, PLS, CST III
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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