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Bridging Gaps: The Impact Of Civil Engineering In Florida’s Infrastructure Written by: Kristy Buttermore Florida, known for its vibrant landscapes and dynamic urban centers, owes much of its functionality to the behind-the-scenes work of civil engineers. In this article, we’ll explore the crucial role civil engineering plays in shaping and maintaining Florida’s infrastructure, focusing on the various projects that have bridged gaps and propelled the state forward. Sunshine State’s Unique Challenges: Florida’s diverse topography, hurricane-prone climate, and expansive coastal regions present unique challenges for infrastructure development. Civil engineers in the state have to navigate through a myriad of obstacles to create sustainable solutions. Bridges Over Troubled Waters: Florida is crisscrossed with water bodies, and the need for reliable bridges is paramount. Civil engineering marvels like the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Tampa Bay and the Seven Mile Bridge in the Florida Keys are prime examples of how engineers have overcome geographical challenges, connecting communities and facilitating seamless travel. Resilience in the Face of Natural Disasters: The state’s vulnerability to hurricanes and storms necessitates robust engineering solutions. Civil engineers play a crucial role in designing structures that can withstand extreme weather conditions. From storm surge barriers to elevated roads, these engineers contribute to Florida’s resilience in the face of natural disasters. Transportation Revolution: Florida’s rapid population growth demands an efficient transportation network. Civil engineers are at the forefront of designing and implementing modern transportation solutions, such as high-speed rail projects, intelligent traffic management systems, and eco-friendly public transportation initiatives. Sustainable Development: With a growing emphasis on sustainability, civil engineers in Florida are integrating eco-friendly practices into their projects. This includes incorporating green spaces, designing energy-efficient structures, and implementing water conservation measures to ensure a sustainable and resilient future for the state. Innovation and Technology: The integration of cutting-edge technology is revolutionizing civil engineering in Florida. Advanced materials, 3D modeling, and smart infrastructure are enhancing the efficiency, safety, and longevity of projects, ensuring that the state stays at the forefront of modern engineering practices. Community Impact: Beyond the physical structures, civil engineering projects have a profound impact on communities. Improved infrastructure enhances connectivity, stimulates economic growth, and enhances overall quality of life for residents. Future Challenges and Opportunities: As Florida continues to evolve, civil engineers will face new challenges, such as rising sea levels and population growth. However, these challenges also present opportunities for innovative solutions, further cementing the importance of civil engineering in shaping the future of the Sunshine State. Civil engineering is the unsung hero of Florida’s development, quietly shaping the state’s infrastructure and ensuring its resilience in the face of diverse challenges. Our team’s dedication to quality and forward-thinking solutions aligns seamlessly with the evolving needs of the Sunshine State, showcasing the significant impact that civil engineers can have in shaping a more resilient and connected Florida. Together, we play a pivotal role in building the foundations for a thriving future in the Sunshine State. Ready to work together? Let’s talk about your project! additional articles December 20, 2024 Recognizing Excellence: Employee Milestones December 16, 2024 Matthews | DCCM Team Celebrates the Season November 15, 2024 DCCM Team Secures Continuing Service Contract with the City of Fernandina Beach November 15, 2024 Giving Back: Fall Recap November 12, 2024 Vilano Beachfront Park Project Earns FPZA Award for Inclusive Design Facebook Linkedin Envelope

Matthews | DCCM’s Comprehensive Suite of Solutions Written by: Kristy Buttermore Founded in 2005, Matthews | DCCM has emerged as the largest civil engineering firm based in St. Johns County, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of Florida. With a commitment to delivering top-tier services, our team has garnered a reputation for high-quality, innovative solutions, all while maintaining a strong emphasis on timeliness and cost-effectiveness. Dedication, Technical Expertise, and Proven Success At the heart of Matthews | DCCM’s success is a solid foundation built on dedication, technical experience, and a proven track record of success. This unique combination has positioned the company as a reliable partner, enabling them to secure numerous continuing services contracts and work seamlessly as an extension of their client’s staff. This level of trust underscores Matthews | DCCM’s commitment to delivering results that exceed expectations. The Pillars of Our Success: Our Exceptional Staff Our dedicated team at Matthews | DCCM, composed of passionate professionals, is the driving force behind our success. We take pride in fostering long-term relationships, enabled by continuous training, an innovative culture, and a commitment to excellence. With our comprehensive services, we aim to exceed your expectations and build lasting partnerships for success. Comprehensive Services Tailored to Your Needs With our wide range of services, we bring expertise across various industries. Whether you’re in need of civil engineering solutions, transportation planning, or landscape architecture, our team has the knowledge and experience to deliver outstanding results. Land Development Matthews | DCCM’s civil engineering services form the backbone of our offerings. From concept to completion, our company excels in designing and managing a wide range of land development projects. Our team of experts is well-versed in addressing the complexities of infrastructure development and ensuring that every aspect aligns with regulatory standards and client expectations. Key Areas of Expertise: Site Development: Our team undertakes site planning and development projects, ensuring efficient land use, environmental sustainability, and adherence to zoning regulations. Project Management: With a focus on timelines and budgets, our engineers manage projects seamlessly, providing clients with peace of mind throughout the construction process. Transportation Design Navigating the complexities of transportation planning and design is a forte for Matthews | DCCM. Our transportation services encompass a wide array of projects, including roadways, highways, and transit systems, with a commitment to enhancing safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Key Areas of Expertise: Traffic Engineering: Our engineers excels in optimizing traffic flow, reducing congestion, and improving safety through meticulous traffic engineering strategies. Transit Planning: Our team is well-versed in developing comprehensive transit plans, incorporating public transportation solutions that are efficient, accessible, and environmentally conscious. Infrastructure Design: From roadways to off-site improvements, Matthews | DCCM’s transportation infrastructure designs prioritize durability, functionality, and adherence to regulatory standards. Planning Matthews | DCCM’s planning services cover the entire project lifecycle. We work closely with clients to conceptualize and develop plans that align with their vision while considering environmental, social, and economic factors. Key Areas of Expertise: Comprehensive Planning: Our team engages in comprehensive planning, considering land use, urban design, and environmental factors to create sustainable communities. Master Planning: We assist clients in developing master plans that guide the growth and development of specific areas, ensuring long-term viability. Feasibility Studies: Through detailed feasibility studies, our planners evaluate the practicality and viability of proposed projects, providing clients with valuable insights for decision-making. Landscape Architecture Matthews | DCCM’s landscape architecture services blend creativity with functionality to enhance outdoor spaces. From parks and public spaces to private developments, our team focuses on creating environments that are aesthetically pleasing and harmonize with their surroundings. Key Areas of Expertise: Site Design: Our Landscape Architecture team crafts site designs that integrate natural elements, hardscapes, and amenities, creating attractive and functional outdoor spaces. Sustainable Landscapes: We emphasize sustainable landscape design, incorporating eco-friendly practices to minimize environmental impact. Urban Design: Our work contributes to the aesthetic and functional aspects of urban areas, promoting community engagement and a sense of place. Surveying Precision is paramount in surveying, and Matthews | DCCM’s surveying services ensure accurate data collection and analysis. Our surveying expertise supports a variety of projects, from land development to construction. Key Areas of Expertise: Topographic Surveys: We conduct detailed topographic surveys to provide clients with comprehensive information about the existing terrain. Boundary Surveys: Our team establishes precise property boundaries, aiding in property transactions, land development, and legal matters. Construction Staking: Offering construction staking services, our surveyors ensure that projects are implemented according to design specifications. Architecture Matthews | DCCM’s architecture services encompass a blend of creativity and functionality. Our architects work closely with clients to design structures that meet both aesthetic and practical requirements. Key Areas of Expertise: Building Design: Our architects create innovative and sustainable building designs, considering factors such as space utilization, aesthetics, and energy efficiency. Renovation and Restoration: Our team excels in renovating and restoring existing structures, breathing new life into architectural gems while preserving their historical significance. CEI Matthews | DCCM is a trusted partner in Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services, providing comprehensive support for successful project implementation and oversight. Key Areas of Expertise: Quality Assurance: Our CEI services encompass meticulous inspection and assurance protocols, ensuring projects adhere to the highest quality standards. Regulatory Compliance: Our CEI team ensures that projects comply with local, state, and federal regulations, codes, and standards, guaranteeing the safety and sustainability of the finished structure. Risk Management: Our team helps identify and mitigate risks, ensuring the safety of the construction site and its surrounding environment. Partnering for Success Offering this diverse range of services allows us to position ourselves as a comprehensive solution provider, capable of meeting the multifaceted needs of clients across various industries. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction shines through in each of these specialized services, making Matthews | DCCM your trusted partner in the field of civil engineering and design. Ready to work together? Let’s talk about your project!   additional articles May 12, 2025 National Infrastructure Week: Why It Matters and How Matthews | DCCM Is

Project Spotlight: Woodlawn Road Written by: Chris Buttermore, PE, and Kristy Buttermore Matthews | DCCM is at the forefront of delivering professional engineering services for a transformative project encompassing the enhancement of Woodlawn Road corridor, stretching from State Road 16 to Lewis Speedway in St. Johns County, Florida. This initiative involves a comprehensive range of services, including design, permitting, right-of-way acquisition, utility coordination, and construction document preparation. Key Facts About This Project Chris Buttermore, PE, is the project manager. He is Matthews | DCCM’s Transportation Lead and a Senior Project Manager. The ongoing improvements focus on bringing the Woodlawn Road corridor up to the County’s Major Collector standards.  This is being completed in a phased approach with the initial phase already completed. Among the notable enhancements was the addition of a pedestrian bridge/walkway over wetlands. The ongoing improvements focus on bringing the Woodlawn Road corridor up to the County’s Major Collector standards. These enhancements encompass lane widening, the addition of paved shoulders, installation of sidewalks for pedestrian safety, and vital upgrades to stormwater and utility systems. While the current phase of Woodlawn Road spanning from SR 16 to White House Boulevard is in design, Matthews | DCCM has previously undertaken engineering design services for a 1.5-mile section of roadway near Lewis Speedway. This particular stretch, designated as a Major Collector road in St. Johns County, faced challenges stemming from high traffic volume and an outdated roadway typical section. In addressing these challenges, our team’s scope of services included a myriad of improvements. This involved horizontal and vertical roadway realignment, the incorporation of turn lanes, and enhancements within the Woodlawn Planned Unit Development (north). Additionally, turn lanes were integrated into the Heritage Park subdivision (south). The comprehensive approach extended to signage and pavement markings, meticulous maintenance of traffic plans, stormwater management facilities, and seamless collaboration with regulatory agencies for permitting. Among the notable enhancements was the addition of a pedestrian bridge/walkway over wetlands, showcasing our team’s commitment to innovative solutions that not only improve road infrastructure but also consider ecological and community aspects. Matthews | DCCM’s involvement in the Woodlawn Road corridor improvements exemplifies our dedication to elevating transportation infrastructure standards. The ongoing and completed projects underscore the firm’s expertise in addressing diverse challenges while adhering to the highest engineering and regulatory standards, ensuring a safer and more efficient roadway for the St. Johns County community. Our Experience From conception to completion, we can provide a total solution to meet your needs. Matthews | DCCM combines strategic planning, experience, creativity, and an integrated approach to each project to ensure project success. Our experts guide clients in overcoming regulatory hurdles and avoiding costly pitfalls from initial planning and engineering through implementation and post-project performance monitoring. Our firm is FDOT pre-qualified in the following work groups: 3.1 – Minor Highway Design 3.2 – Major Highway Design 7.1 – Signing, Pavement Marking and Channelization 10.1 – Roadway Construction Engineering Inspection 13.6 – Land Planning/Engineering In need of our civil engineering, landscape architecture, or architecture services for your project? We would be happy to partner with you! additional articles May 12, 2025 National Infrastructure Week: Why It Matters and How Matthews | DCCM Is Making a Difference April 29, 2025 Celebrating Growth from Within: Announcing Promotions at Matthews | DCCM April 22, 2025 The Future of Landscape Architecture – Designing for Resilience & Community April 14, 2025 Celebrating World Landscape Architecture Month March 24, 2025 Matthews | DCCM Awarded Continuing Services Contract for Putnam County Facebook Linkedin Envelope

The Significance of Surveying and CEI in Civil Engineering Projects Written by: Kristy Buttermore Civil engineering encompasses high-profile infrastructure projects, skyscrapers, and intricate transportation systems that frequently make headlines. However, the lesser known but crucial aspects of this field are Surveying and Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI). These unsung heroes are instrumental in turning ambitious visions into reality by guaranteeing the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of monumental structures. The Foundation of Surveying Surveying is the art and science of measuring and mapping the Earth’s surface to facilitate construction and development. It involves precise measurements of distances, angles, elevations, and coordinates, among other aspects. Surveyors play a vital role in project planning, design, and execution. They are responsible for: Site Selection: Surveyors help determine the optimal location for a project by first determining property boundaries. Next by mapping the topography, tree locations, existing drainage structures, and or any permanent structures that lie within the said boundary of the parcel. Then by laying out any recorded easements, right of way(s), or any other various forms of “rights of use” that may be recorded in the public record. Lastly, locating any geological and environmental conditions that may affect the subject property or parcel. This ensures that structures are built both stable and suitable and are within the limits of the physical property (parcel) and legal boundaries and requirements. Precision Mapping: Accurate surveys create the foundation for project design, ensuring structures are positioned correctly and conform to regulatory requirements. These measurements provide the necessary data for architects and engineers to create blueprints. Construction Layout: Surveyors set up precise markers (staking) and guide construction teams to ensure that buildings and infrastructure are built according to plan within the legal requirements. This precision reduces errors and potential rework with costly teardown and rebuilds of structures. Monitoring Progress: Surveyors can continually monitor construction progress, making sure that projects adhere to the designed specifications and if any earthwork is affecting other areas of the project. This ongoing oversight guarantees quality control. Land Management: Beyond construction, surveyors also help manage land resources, by doing environmental surveying to monitor the effects of construction on any environmentally sensitive areas. The Eyes on the Ground: CEI in Civil Engineering While surveying lays the groundwork, Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) serves as the eyes on the ground during construction. CEI professionals are the link between design and implementation. This includes: Quality Assurance: CEI professionals ensure that construction meets the highest quality standards and adheres to design specifications. This oversight minimizes errors and costly rework, enhancing project efficiency. Regulatory Compliance: CEI teams ensure that projects comply with local, state, and federal regulations, codes, and standards, guaranteeing the safety and sustainability of the finished structure. Cost Control: By monitoring the construction process, CEI experts identify potential cost-saving measures and prevent budget overruns, ultimately benefiting project stakeholders. Risk Management: CEI professionals help identify and mitigate risks, ensuring the safety of the construction site and its surrounding environment. Documentation: Accurate record-keeping is essential for accountability and future reference. CEI teams maintain detailed documentation of the construction process. Though surveying and CEI are pivotal, they often operate in the background. Civil engineering projects tend to grab more attention, but it’s the fundamental work and oversight provided by these fields that underpin their success. The significance of these disciplines becomes even clearer when we consider the consequences of overlooking their importance: Safety Concerns: Neglecting surveying and CEI can lead to construction on unstable ground, non-compliance with safety standards, and inadequate quality control, putting lives at risk. Financial Implications: Errors during construction, non-compliance with regulations, and rework due to inaccuracies can result in massive financial losses for both public and private projects. Environmental Impact: A lack of proper surveying can lead to environmental damage, including soil erosion and habitat disruption. Long-Term Sustainability: By overlooking surveying and CEI, we jeopardize the long-term sustainability of projects. Structures may not withstand the test of time or may require expensive retrofits. Surveying and Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) might not make the headlines, but they are the unsung heroes of civil engineering projects. They lay the foundation, ensure quality, compliance, and safety, and keep projects on track. As we acknowledge the achievements of civil engineering, it’s important to highlight the essential contributions of surveying and CEI. These fields play a vital role in transforming ambitious visions into tangible structures and infrastructure. Without them, our impressive projects would remain unrealized concepts. We’d love to help you solve your challenges in surveying and CEI! Let’s talk about your project. additional articles April 29, 2025 Celebrating Growth from Within: Announcing Promotions at Matthews | DCCM April 22, 2025 The Future of Landscape Architecture – Designing for Resilience & Community April 14, 2025 Celebrating World Landscape Architecture Month March 24, 2025 Matthews | DCCM Awarded Continuing Services Contract for Putnam County March 21, 2025 Honoring Precision and Dedication: Celebrating Global Surveyor’s Day Facebook Linkedin Envelope