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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
Construction Services Provide Critical Role in North Carolina’s I-40 Widening
October 17th, 2024 by Brian V. Smith
DRMP is honored to be a key player in contributing to the success of the I-40 widening project in North Carolina by providing construction services. Our team is collaborating closely with NCDOT to ensure thorough inspections throughout the project.
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Posted in: All, Construction Services, Transportation
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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Posted in: All, Geographic Information Systems, Surveying & Mapping, Transportation
Chasing Storms to Collect Critical Data for Drainage Projects
October 15th, 2024 by Scott Garth, PE, LEED AP ND
Scott Garth, PE, LEED AP ND, recently ventured into flood-affected neighborhoods and other areas to document conditions for ongoing municipal and Florida Department of Transportation projects. These challenging site visits provide critical data, helping DRMP develop effective solutions for managing runoff and improving water quality. Accessing flooded areas can be risky, but this firsthand experience allows our firm to create infrastructure that improves public safety and quality of life.
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Posted in: All, Transportation, Water Resources/Stormwater Management
Streamlining Hurricane Disaster Recovery with FEMA'S Simplified Procedures
October 3rd, 2024 by Josh Norman
In the wake of hurricane and severe storm devastation, FEMA's Public Assistance (PA) program will play a significant role in helping communities rebuild. A major change to the program on August 3, 2022, increased the threshold for Small Projects to $1 million, up from $139,800, making 99 percent of PA projects eligible for simplified procedures. This means faster FEMA funding with far less documentation required, and DRMP can assist clients with navigating through the process.
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Posted in: All, Disaster Resilience and Sustainability , Transportation