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DRMP Trains Next Generation of Surveying Professionals at Annual TopoDOT Workshop
May 28th, 2026
DRMP continues to invest in the future of surveying and geospatial technology through its annual TopoDOT training workshop, bringing together employees from across Florida and North Carolina for hands-on experience with advanced LiDAR workflows, UAV technology, hydrographic surveying, and geospatial software. Hosted at DRMP’s Orlando, Fla., headquarters, the four-day training equips survey professionals with the technical skills and real-world experience needed to support the firm’s growing mobile LiDAR and geospatial services throughout the Southeast.
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Posted in: All, Surveying & Mapping
Why Multidisciplinary Firms Like DRMP Benefit Clients and Employees
May 19th, 2026
Long before “multidisciplinary” became an industry buzzword, DRMP was already built around it. Since its founding in 1977, the firm has combined surveying and civil engineering under one roof – an uncommon approach at the time. It has since become more prevalent and has proven beneficial to clients and technical staff through more efficient infrastructure delivery.
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Women Transportation Leaders Share Hard-Earned Career Lessons at WTS Central Florida Event
May 18th, 2026
DRMP Senior Vice President and Director of Transportation Amanda Woods, PE, spoke on a panel at the 13th annual WTS Central Florida “A Walk in Her Shoes” event, where transportation and engineering professionals discussed work-life balance, leadership, and knowing your value in high-pressure, deadline-driven careers. Panelists shared candid insights on setting boundaries, career growth, and the realities of balancing professional and personal responsibilities. The event also included a community service effort benefiting Dress for Success, with DRMP employees collecting donated shoes, clothing, and handbags to support women entering or re-entering the workforce.
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Posted in: All, Transportation
Before Developers Buy a Property, DRMP Evaluates Development Risks
May 14th, 2026 by Grady Vaughan, PE, PTOE, PTP
DRMP’s Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) team provides due diligence services for clients nationwide, helping developers, retailers, and property owners evaluate site feasibility and transportation-related risks early in the development process. Our team delivers traffic impact analyses, parking studies, access evaluations, and high-level site feasibility assessments that help identify potential constraints, roadway improvement requirements, permitting challenges, and cost impacts before major project commitments are made.
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Posted in: All, Traffic Impact Analysis, Transportation Planning/Project Development
DRMP Promotes Wellness and Community Giving Through AdventHealth Corporate 5K
May 8th, 2026
DRMP employees joined more than 13,000 participants alongside sister firm, CPH, on April 30 at this year’s AdventHealth Corporate 5K – also known as “Orlando’s largest office party.” The 3.1-mile race began along Robinson Street at Lake Eola Park and drew more than 500 businesses and nonprofit organizations. DRMP’s participation in the event reflects the firm’s commitment to community involvement, employee wellness, and creating opportunities for connection outside of the workplace.
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Posted in: All, DRMPCares
DRMP Turns Hurricane Vulnerability into Fundable Resilience Solutions for Local Governments
May 4th, 2026 by Josh Norman
DRMP brings local knowledge and national expertise in resilience planning and infrastructure design, helping communities turn ideas into actionable, high-impact solutions. We deliver clear-eyed strategies and solutions to advance resilience in ways that promote economic growth, respect community character, and strengthen the long-term stability of the people local governments serve. One solution is Resilient Florida, a program that provides critical funding to support resiliency efforts.
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Posted in: All, Disaster Resilience and Sustainability
Mentorship That Pays Off: A Construction Services Leader’s Approach to Growing Talent
April 28th, 2026
As National Internship Awareness Month wraps up, mentorship remains one of the most valuable parts of the internship experience. In fact, DRMP Construction Services Project Administrator Tony Diaz helped a mentee secure a pay increase through his mentorship guidance. That outcome reflects a broader truth about mentorship in the workplace. It creates a two-way learning environment where seasoned and early-career professionals gain insight from each other while growing in their fields.
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Posted in: All, Construction Services
Is Your School Ready to Plan for Next Year’s Traffic Before It’s Too Late?
April 27th, 2026 by Rynal Stephenson, PE
DRMP's Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) team works with public and private schools, charter schools, as well as universities nationwide to evaluate how traffic movements operate and to develop solutions that improve safety, circulation efficiency, and campus access. As the school year approaches its end, now is the ideal time for clients to engage DRMP’s traffic analysis team to analyze school traffic and develop traffic management plans for the upcoming school year.
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Posted in: All, Traffic Impact Analysis
High-Crash 62nd Avenue North Intersection Redesigned for Safety in St. Petersburg
April 21st, 2026 by Pavan Paiavula, PE
DRMP led the design and delivery of safety and mobility improvements along the 62nd Avenue North and 25th Street North corridor in St. Petersburg, Florida, addressing operational and multimodal needs. In coordination with Pinellas County, the project introduced upgraded turn lanes, modern signal infrastructure, and continuous sidewalks to enhance traffic flow and accessibility for all users while accommodating the corridor’s high volumes and surrounding community connections.
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Posted in: All, Transportation
DRMP’s Innovative GIS Tool Streamlines Parcel Data for Faster, Smarter Project Delivery
April 15th, 2026 by Ravneet Kathuria
For faster data collection, DRMP’s Geospatial Services Division developed the innovative Parcels Extraction Tool, an internal application designed to simplify access to parcel data in multiple states where DRMP operates, including Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia, with plans to add additional states. With just a few clicks, users can select parcels and instantly view ownership details, parcel ID numbers, and addresses.
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Posted in: All, Geographic Information Systems