Our team is on site at the Bass Pro Shop Outdoor World in St. Augustine! The retail building will be constructed using a combination of cast-in-place and pre-cast concrete, concrete tilt-up panels, and steel framing. Our construction materials testing team is performing soil testing services and other testing activities on concrete, steel, and pavement. We cannot wait to see what the finished product will look like!
We would greatly appreciate any donations from our friends for this worthy cause!
If you are unable to drop-off, we can pick-up!
Thank you in advance.
For over 20 years, the Jacksonville Business Journal has honored the First Coast`s top leaders! This year`s Ultimate CEO awards celebrate 13 individuals who have shaped our growing economy and set an example for leadership in the community and our very own, Tina Meskel is among those leaders! We are so proud and excited to be recognized. Congratulations to all of the Ultimate CEOs!
#UltimateCEO #Jacksonville #Leadership #meskelandassociates
Wally Budgell – Norlee Group
Brian Chancey – Scarlett Group
Alan Cottrill – Avant Construction Group
Brittany Culbreth – Emerald C`s Development, Inc.
Chris Freedman – OnDefend
David Heekin – Landmark Title
Charles Jimerson – Jimerson Birr
Paul Jones – W. W. Gay Mechanical Contractor, Inc.
Tina Meskel – Meskel & Associates Engineering
Nichole Mobley – T&N Xpress
Gail Patin – Hubbard House
Melanie Patz – United Way of Northeast Florida
Craig Smith – Alhambra Theatre & St. Johns Seafood
Geotechnical Engineers Work on Everything from Skyscrapers to Spaceports!
The field isn’t just about buildings and roads. Geotechnical engineers are involved in:
Designing foundations for offshore wind farms
Preparing launch pads for space missions
Building tunnels, dams, mines, and even underground cities
🚀 Bonus Fact: NASA studies the mechanics of lunar and Martian soils — a form of “exo-geotechnical engineering” — for future space habitats.
Florida`s new $15.1 billion transportation budget for fiscal year 2025-26, supported by FDOT, allocates $13.7 billion for infrastructure projects. These include significant investments in highway construction ($5.4B), resurfacing ($1.5B), bridge work ($961.2M), and other areas like rail, aviation, seaports, and trails. The budget also funds safety initiatives and local grants.
Additionally, Senate Bill 1662 introduces policy changes to prepare Florida for future transportation needs. Key provisions include:
1. Establishing the Florida Transportation Research Institute (led by UCF)
2. Creating a Transportation Academy for workforce training
3. Developing new funding for spaceport infrastructure and protecting space- designated land at seaports
4. Creating a state plan for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)
5. Authorizing the construction of vertiports for AAM testing
Source/Credit: Florida Construction News
Happy Professional Engineers Day!
Join us in celebrating the tenth annual Professional Engineers Day on August 6, 2025. It`s a day to recognize the vital contributions of licensed professional engineers and the impact they have on our world. Let`s show our appreciation for these dedicated professionals!
#ProfessionalEngineersDay #engineerstrong #PEday #meskelandassociatesengineering
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the Ladies in Land Jacksonville Chapter Lunch & Learn!
We rocked the house and got our hands dirty (figuratively, of course!) with an incredible presentation we shared regarding geotechnical testing.
A special shout-out to our staff here at MAE for sharing the fascinating side of the industry. It`s inspiring to see so many women and allies in land, development, and homebuilding come together to connect, share expertise, and truly "change spaces."
This event would not have been possible without the generous support of the Platinum sponsor: Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc.
Support allows us to continue providing these valuable educational and networking opportunities.
We`re already looking forward to the next event!
If you attended: What was a fun fact you learned about soil composition or testing? Let us know in the comments!
If you missed out: Don`t worry! You can become a member of Ladies in Land to get access to all past and upcoming events. Register here today: https://lnkd.in/efNKZUdX
TODAY`S QUESTION: What engineering theory strives to get “the right people” together at “the right time” to collaborate on ways to solve design problems by having all the “moving parts” (so to speak) work on design at the same time?
Huge congrats to Keith Bell and his family on the arrival of their brand-new grand baby! So much joy heading your way. ❤️ Maybe a future MAE engineer!
Huge Happy Birthday wishes to an amazing leader and genuinely wonderful person! 🥳 So grateful for your guidance and all the positive energy you bring. Have the best day ever!
📅 Happy World Emoji Day! 🎉 Today, July 17th, we celebrate those little icons that speak volumes and add so much fun to our digital conversations. From expressing pure joy 😂 to showing you`re deep in thought 🤔, emojis have truly become a universal language.
Which English engineer was the first to call himself a ‘civil engineer’, and thus is regarded as the father of civil engineering?
We`re incredibly proud to celebrate Megan Ross, our dedicated Community Outreach Specialist and an FDOT official, who was featured on Action News Jax! Meg brought much-needed attention to the persistent litter problem impacting our beautiful city. The Florida Department of Transportation has reported collecting substantial amounts of trash, highlighting the urgent need for action. Let`s work together to make a difference! Click the link below to find out how you can contribute to Clean Up Jax! Call 1-800-BAN-LITT to get involved today!
And don`t forget to learn more about and join the amazing Adopt-A-Highway initiative that Meg is passionate about! Together, we can make a real difference and keep Jacksonville beautiful.
https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/florida-department-transportation-asking-volunteers-help-keep-roads-clean/TZN6E7EE6VDSDNACPQ6SMIVXUM/
#JacksonvilleLitter #CleanUpJax #CommunityEffort #FDOTJax #MegRoss #ActionNewsJax #meskelandassociates
Throwback to July 9, 1877! 🗓️ It was on this day that the All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, London, hosted the very first Wimbledon Championships. This wasn`t just any tennis event – it was the world`s inaugural official lawn tennis tournament, later cementing its place as the first-ever Grand Slam "Major." Incredible how far it`s come!
What structure notorious for its 3.97 degree tilt is the freestanding bell tower of a cathedral in its namesake Italian town? The structure`s tilt comes from the soft ground of its unstable foundation.
