Exciting Updates to Our Website!

August 15, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that our website has undergone a significant update to better serve our clients and partners in Jacksonville, Florida and beyond. As part of our ongoing commitment to excellence, we’ve enhanced our online presence to ensure you can easily access the information you need about our specialized services.

At Meskel & Associates Engineering (MAE), we pride ourselves on offering top-tier geotechnical engineering services that are tailored to meet the demands of modern infrastructure projects. Whether you’re planning a project in Jacksonville, Florida or elsewhere in the state, our website now provides more detailed insights into our geotechnical capabilities, including our in-house drilling fleet and state-of-the-art equipment that support comprehensive subsurface investigations.

In addition, we’ve made it easier than ever to explore our private provider services. Whether you need plan review or third-party inspections in Jacksonville, our team of experts is here to ensure your project stays on track while meeting all necessary regulatory requirements. Our website’s new layout streamlines the process of understanding how our private provider services can save you time and resources, all while maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance.

As leaders in construction materials testing and CEI services, we understand the importance of quality control in every phase of your project. Our updated website now highlights the critical role our construction materials testing services play in ensuring the longevity and integrity of your infrastructure projects in Jacksonville and across the region.

We invite you to explore our newly revamped website and learn more about how MAE can support your next project with our trusted geotechnical engineering, private provider, plan review, and construction services in Jacksonville, Florida.

Thank you for your continued partnership and trust in Meskel & Associates Engineering.

Visit our updated website today!

It's official - Caleb is 21! Enjoy this milestone!
Join us in celebrating Women's Equality Day on August 26th! This day commemorates the certification of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote. It's a powerful reminder of the long struggle for women's suffrage and the ongoing fight for equality in all aspects of life. Let's honor the trailblazers who fought for our rights and continue to advocate for a world where everyone has the opportunity to succeed, regardless of gender. #WomensEqualityDay #EqualityForAll #Vote #EmpowerWomen #WomensRights
Meskel & Associates Engineering is the private provider for plan review; we are excited to be a part of the project! 

Major news for Jacksonville's Flagler Center!
Citigroup ‘modernizing’ in $19 million Flagler Center upgrade

Citigroup is investing an estimated $19 million to renovate its office space. The project will transform 250,000 square feet, creating a modern, open workspace with a focus on sustainability and employee wellness.

This comes after Citi's decision to sell its campus in a sale-leaseback deal, allowing it to continue its operations with its 4,000 employees while adapting to hybrid work schedules. The company has been a key part of Jacksonville's business community for nearly 30 years and plans for continued growth.

Source: Jax Daily Record, Karen Brune Mathis
Isn't she a beauty?

#meskelandassociates #behindthebuild #wecanhandleit
THROW BACK THURSDAY! 

Construction of the John E. Mathews Bridge in Jacksonville in 1952

Photo credit: Robert E. Fisher / State Library and Archives of Florida
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
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!