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It's a good thing that Gov. DeSantis has abolished the climate crisis. #SeaLevelRise #Florida #BrianMcNoldy #UniversityOfMiami #NationalOceanicAndAtmosphericAdministration #NOAA #RandallParkinson #FloridaInternationalUniversity "Sea levels are rising, swamping roads and homes in South Florida. And it’s picked up the pace in recent years. In the last 80 years, sea level rise has risen about a foot, with 8 inches of that total in the last 30 years, said Brian McNoldy, a senior research associate at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s best estimates, that pace is expected to speed up — dramatically. It took about 80 years for the first foot. The second one will only take 30 years. The next, 20 years. And Florida could see the next foot in merely a decade after that. “Sea level rise is beginning to speed up a bit,” McNoldy said. “If you draw a straight line it starts to not look so straight in recent decades.” That’s according to NOAA’s “intermediate-high” projection of sea level rise. The agency created a range of predictions — low, intermediate-low, intermediate, intermediate-high and high — to estimate what sea level rise could look like in places like Florida. So far, scientists have found that we’re trending toward the high end of those predictions. “Presently, sea level is tracking in the intermediate-high to high, the two fastest,” said Randall Parkinson, a coastal geologist with Florida International University. “The other three scenarios, you might not even think about because we’re already rising faster than that.” Those are the same predictions used by South Florida governments when deciding how high to build new developments. But after a new bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis this year, local governments hoping for state money for sea rise projects have to only consider the intermediate-low and intermediate scenarios, a downgrade from previous legislation that asked them to consider intermediate-low and intermediate-high scenarios. Two feet of sea rise by 2060, compared to present-day levels, would be a shock to the system for Miami, where the average elevation is three feet. That’s why local governments — and the state — are spending billions to keep streets dry. However, pinning down exactly how much sea rise South Florida could experience is a tough task. Researchers know the two main factors in sea level rise are the temperature of the ocean and how much the ice sheets melt. As burned fossil fuels trap more heat in the atmosphere, that heat is largely being absorbed by the ocean. Hotter water physically takes up more space than cold water, so a hotter ocean means higher sea levels. A hotter atmosphere also means gigantic ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica are melting, pouring tremendous amounts of now-liquid water into the sea. ... "

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Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) continues to be a major economic engine for the city of Jacksonville and the greater North Florida area. Here’s an AI generated assessment of the impact. JAXPORT has a significant economic impact on the Jacksonville economy, with the following effects: - *Job creation*: Cargo activity through Jacksonville's seaport supports 206,927 jobs in Florida, with 28,194 people employed in port-dependent positions in the Jacksonville area. - *Economic output*: JAXPORT accounts for $33 billion in annual economic output for the region and state. - *Port-dependent jobs*: Port-dependent jobs pay an average annual salary of $76,356, well above the state average. - *Cruise industry impact*: The cruise industry in Jacksonville is responsible for more than 870 jobs and $211 million in annual economic impact. - *Growth*: JAXPORT has experienced double-digit growth in its total statewide job impact over the last five years. - *Infrastructure investment*: The investment in port infrastructure and the St. Johns River Deepening Project has resulted in job growth and increased diversification of markets and cargoes served by JAXPORT.

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Excellent panel discussion from The Leaders Moving the I-4 Corridor Foward. Several exciting infrastructure improvements planned for Central Florida roadways.

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The State of Florida has 1,350 miles of coastline (second only to Alaska in coastline length). Proper surveying of these coastlines requires a knowledge of history as well as a knowledge of laws/rules (and an understanding of how they have changed over the years). Here is a Powerpoint (pdf) on this topic previously prepared by Biscayne Engineering (warning it is a little long with some technical parts...so flip pages quickly if you are only mildly interested in the topic 🙂). What experiences have you had surveying water boundaries in Florida? If you work in another state, how are things similar/different? #surveying #geomatics #florida

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Welcoming Jason Frericks, PE, PTOE, our newest Senior Project Manager in the Highway Design department! He brings 22 years of transportation engineering experience, working on a variety of traffic planning, roadway design, traffic signal design, and railroad engineering projects for DOTs, local governments, and private clients. In his new role, Jason will be managing roadway projects, working on the traffic components within those projects, and helping build the Kansas City office team. Welcome to #LifeAtLochmueller, Jason! Get to know Jason more 👇 What led you to your career path? “When I was in the 7th grade, my English teacher asked each of us to write a report on what we wanted to do when we grew up. I chose Civil Engineering since I wanted to be the one on the job site that knew what was going to be built. Now I enjoy seeing my work get constructed and solve real world problems. I enjoy transportation engineering since it has a community-focused impact of reducing congestion, improving drive times, and making roadways safer and smoother to travel.” #WhyWednesday What is your all-time favorite TV show or movie? “Any of the Bond movies.” This or that: Intersection, roundabout, or a different kind of innovative intersection? “It really depends on the situation and community you are located in. The traffic volumes may lend towards one type of intersection. If I had to pick one innovative intersection, I would say diverging diamond interchanges; it really is a creative way to solve an intersection problem at interchanges.” #newhire #welcome #welcometotheteam #newemployee #seniorprojectmanager #projectmanager #PM #roadwaydesign #highwaydesign #transportationengineering #transportation #trafficplanning #trafficsignaldesign #railroadengineering #civilengineering #solvingrealworldproblems

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Great way to get the word about hydration in high heat environments, Jane and Miami-Dade County Office of Resilience! Risk comms need to be accessible and capture attention. This one succeeds- great job! OPEN TO VIEW 👇 Miami-Dade County FEMA FEMA Region 4 NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration Resilient Cities Catalyst

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🚀 Get Ready for License Renewal in Florida: 4 Things to Do Now! 🔧⏰ Are you due for a professional license renewal? Here are 4️⃣ things you can do right now to prepare: 1️⃣ Review Your Continuing Education Credits: Ensure you have completed the required credits. 2️⃣ Update Your Contact Information: Make sure your contact details are current to receive renewal notices. 3️⃣ Renew Early: Don't wait until the last minute, renew your license early to avoid any last-minute issues. 4️⃣ Stay Informed: Keep up-to-date with any changes in renewal requirements. Read more about these steps here and be ready for your renewal! #ProfessionalDevelopment #LicenseRenewal #StayInformed #ContinuingEducation 🛠️🔍🎓 https://lnkd.in/eHBUUdHh

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Great look into the importance of QA/QC.

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Incredibly #supportive of the effort by the State of #Maryland, #MDOT and #MdTA to #expedite the #procurement of the Francis Scott #Key #Bridge, and happy that there is interest in re-rebuilding the bridge including a pro bono offer from a contractor. The ENR states that the reconstructed Francis Scott Key Bridge will be “#cable_stayed bridge” and cites similarities between the Key Bridge and the new #Genoa Bridge (aka #Ponte #Mirandi) in Genoa, Italy, which was re-reconstructed in 15 months. While reconstruction can be similar, the two bridges are quite different in the following main characteristics: (1) The new Key Bridge will be #cable-stayed bridge vs the Genoa bridge reconstructed with #steel #box girders on #precast #piers, but still using the #existing #foundations. (2) The Key Bridge is over the Patapesco River while the Genoa Bridge is over land. (3) The maximum #span of the Genoa Bridge is 305 ft while the failed span of the Key Bridge is 1,200 ft. (4) The Old Genoa Bridge was demolished by explosives. This is hard to do over the Patuxent River. (5) There is great competition for materials and resources along the #Northeast #Corridor. This is not the case in Genoa, Italy. The new Genoa Bridge reconstruction benefited from “#accelerated #processes and #permitting,” which emphasizes that #collaboration is a key for the successful delivery of projects procured by #Alternative_Delivery. On a positive note, the contractor who submitted a pro bono offer, had the right mix concrete design that meet the 100-year service life on the Riyadh Metro project. Here is a link detailing the reconstruction of the Genoa Bridge: (Link: New Genoa bridge built in a record time of only 15 months after the fatal collapse in 2018 (structuresinsider.com) #keybridge #francis_scott_key_bridge #dali #baltimore #impact #crashprotection #vessel #impact #servicelife

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Drone fly through at Poplar Ave & Alabama Ave Activating Memphis 3.0 Video highlighting the recently completed work in the Memphis Metro by Kimley-Horn in collaboration with The City of Memphis, The Division of Planning & Development, TDOT, Malasri Engineering, The Carter Malone Group, and Montgomery-Martin Contractors. See below for more details on Activating Memphis 3.0: “Memphis 3.0 identifies 71 anchor areas as “nurture anchors,” which typically do not have sufficient market-led activity to drive desired change, and 30 “accelerate anchors” with greater potential for private investment, but in need of public support. Early-stage investment in 34 of these anchors is a signal of public sector focus in these areas and designed to unlock opportunities for change. Each anchor will be funded at $400,000 each for select improvements identified as actions associated with Nurture degree of change or actions specified in the District Priorities section of the comprehensive plan.” https://lnkd.in/e6J9qSaV All exciting stuff and more to come! #landscapearchitecture #activatingmemphis #streetscape #trafficcalming #roadwaydesign #multimodal #streetbond #roaddiet #tacticalurbanism #pedestrian #walkability #publicinfrastructure #acceleratememphis #memphis3point0 #kimleyhorn #memphisDPD #malasriengineering #montgomerymartin #safestreets #communityinvestment

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 Citing four years of delays, poor workmanship and quality controls and zero deliveries, SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) has terminated a $185 million contract with Chinese SOE (state-owned enterprise) CRRC (China Railway Rolling Stock Corp.) for 45 bilevel railcars for the agency’s Regional Rail lines. SEPTA so far had paid $50 million to CRRC CRRC bid $34 million below second-place Bombardier Transportation (now Alstom) and $47 million below Hyundai Rotem. ---"QA/QC is perhaps one of the strongest reasons to implement a "Buy America" provision." #infrastructure #rail #rollingstock #buyamerica

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Let us know what aspects of the FAA Reauthorization Act you'd most like to hear about and we'll include them in the discussion!

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Seeing tangible results that lead to community enhancement is a primary reason I chose the civil engineering profession.

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Exciting news for Florida's infrastructure development. The state's budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 has hit a record $15.5 billion. This substantial investment is geared towards alleviating congestion and enhancing the state's economic vitality. Moreover, the Department of Transportation has been granted full financial autonomy to spearhead the governor's Moving Florida Forward Initiative. This move will accelerate crucial congestion relief initiatives across the state. A total of 946 construction projects and various infrastructure priorities, both existing and new, are set to benefit from this funding boost. It's a promising time for Florida's infrastructure landscape with these strategic investments in place.

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Would you like to learn about proven, innovative technology that can help you and/or your clients save time and money on common site development applications? If so, we are approximately 3 weeks out from our Geogrid Design Workshop in Virginia Beach on Tuesday, June 4th, and would love to have you join us!   Attendees will receive 7 PDH Credits and seating is limited, register now using the link below.   https://lnkd.in/e7ynm2zj   Tensar is pleased to host a workshop focusing on designing with Tensar geogrid for paved and unpaved roads, subgrade stabilization, foundations, and working platforms. The workshop content covers design methodologies, cost-benefit analyses, Tensar+ design software, specification guidance, project case histories, geogrid installation details, etc.   Tensar – Design and Build with Confidence   #Tensar #geogrid #geosynthetics #pavements #infrastructure #floridaconstruction #roadways #roadconstruction #construction #geotechnicalengineering #geotechnics #civilconstruction #civilengineering #stabilization #groundimprovement #Tensar+ #resilientinfrastructure #sustainableconstruction #workingplatforms #engineeredsolutions #TensarPlus #TValueMethod #innovation #haulroads #soilstabilization #LAAMS #foundations #foundationdesign

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The Spring issue of Engineering Florida - Sustainability, Engineering Florida's Future - is now available! Read the digital version here: https://lnkd.in/dYJtucZw This issue delves into the dynamic intersection of engineering excellence and sustainability initiatives within the Sunshine State.   Florida's engineering landscape is evolving rapidly, propelled by a collective commitment to fostering sustainable practices that not only preserve our environment but also enhance the quality of life for generations to come.   As stewards of Florida's engineering community, our mission is to inspire, inform, and catalyze positive change. Through the diverse range of stories in this issue, we aim to ignite conversations, foster partnerships and empower individuals and organizations to contribute towards a more sustainable and resilient future for Florida and beyond.   Thank you for joining us on this journey of discovery and enlightenment. Together, let us continue to engineer a brighter, greener, more sustainable tomorrow for all. ___ Engineering Florida is the statewide magazine for Florida's engineering industry. Brought to you by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Florida (ACEC-FL), the American Society of Civil Engineers, the American Society of Heating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Region XII, the American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE), the Florida Engineering Society (FES), the Florida Structural Engineers Association, and the SMPS—Society for Marketing Professional Services, it is designed to amplify Florida’s engineering voices by keeping the engineering community informed of changes to state regulations, continuing education, legislative issues, technological advances within the industry, and the positive contributions engineers make to every aspect of life in the state of Florida. #engineers #engineering #Florida #engineeringindustry #sustainability #engineeringfloridasfuture #BabcockRanch #Sanibelcauseway #waterinfrastructure #solarindustry #cleanenergy #greenhydrogen #sumtercounty #highereducation #sustainabilityinitiatives

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The Spring issue of Engineering Florida - Sustainability, Engineering Florida's Future - is now available! Read the digital version here: https://lnkd.in/dYJtucZw This issue delves into the dynamic intersection of engineering excellence and sustainability initiatives within the Sunshine State.   Florida's engineering landscape is evolving rapidly, propelled by a collective commitment to fostering sustainable practices that not only preserve our environment but also enhance the quality of life for generations to come.   As stewards of Florida's engineering community, our mission is to inspire, inform, and catalyze positive change. Through the diverse range of stories in this issue, we aim to ignite conversations, foster partnerships and empower individuals and organizations to contribute towards a more sustainable and resilient future for Florida and beyond.   Thank you for joining us on this journey of discovery and enlightenment. Together, let us continue to engineer a brighter, greener, more sustainable tomorrow for all. ___ Engineering Florida is the statewide magazine for Florida's engineering industry. Brought to you by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Florida (ACEC-FL), the American Society of Civil Engineers, the American Society of Heating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Region XII, the American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE), the Florida Engineering Society (FES), the Florida Structural Engineers Association, and the SMPS—Society for Marketing Professional Services, it is designed to amplify Florida’s engineering voices by keeping the engineering community informed of changes to state regulations, continuing education, legislative issues, technological advances within the industry, and the positive contributions engineers make to every aspect of life in the state of Florida. #engineers #engineering #Florida #engineeringindustry #sustainability #engineeringfloridasfuture #BabcockRanch #Sanibelcauseway #waterinfrastructure #solarindustry #cleanenergy #greenhydrogen #sumtercounty #highereducation #sustainabilityinitiatives

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The House and Senate have passed the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, which includes several critical provisions important to the #aggregates industry. Our industry and the country will benefit from the building projects included in this legislation! #RocksBuildAmerica

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I was honored to be in attendance last Friday to assist Florida Department of Transportation District 5 launch the first-of-its-kind Safety Strategic Plan (SSP). As a sponsor of the inaugural Central Florida Safety Summit, Burgess & Niple was proud to be part of developing the SSP and the planning and execution of the Summit. It was a noticeably different event with an impactful first-hand story of tragedy and hope on our roadways, a motivational message from culture-changing expert Jason Barger and most importantly, a challenge to all in attendance to work together differently and take a critical next step to get to Zero. Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings provided the keynote address to more than 250 stakeholders (i.e. Cities, Counties, MPOs/TPOs, law enforcement agencies and schools) from across the District 5 nine County area, all working together to get to Zero! This action-oriented SSP will increase collaboration between all stakeholders, continue to build on the core safety mission to improve the built environment but most notably, move BEYOND INFRASTRUCTURE. What does moving BEYOND INFRASTRUCTURE mean? Under the leadership of FDOT District 5 Secretary John Tyler, PE and FDOT District 5 Safety Administrator Loreen Bobo, PE, the District is forging a new path by recognizing we cannot rely on infrastructure changes alone to reach our safety and Target Zero goals.  We recognize we cannot just build our way to Zero! We must incorporate behavioral and culture-changing strategies into our approach and practice to improve safety for all road users. We must examine existing laws and explore future legislative remedies to some of the most recognized, yet most resistant safety issues… distracted driving, speeding and driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. We must advocate now for new driver education programs to shape the behavior of drivers before they’re drivers! With four drivers under the age of 22 at home, I am personally invested in supporting these District 5 efforts and look forward to making a strong push to get to Zero for as long as it takes. As Secretary Tyler said in his challenge to all attendees: “If not us, who? If not now, when?” If you’re looking for true leadership on a vitally important issue affecting society today, it was present last Friday and can be found in the District 5 Safety Strategic Plan!

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