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 10/15/2009
- Jack Breed is Selected to Serve as an Adjunct Teacher in the Renowned Geomatics Program at the University of Florida
Keith and Schnars is pleased to announce that J.N. “Jack” Breed has been selected to serve as an Adjunct Teacher in the renowned Geomatics Program at the University of Florida (UF), the oldest
program of its kind in the Southeastern United States.
Jack currently serves as a member of UF’s Geomatics Advisory Committee and oversees the administration of an annual Keith and ...
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10/1/2009
- Rob Bullinger Appointed President of the ASCE Ridge Branch Chapter
Congratulations go to Rob Bullinger, EI, of our Lakeland office, on his recent appointment as President of the ASCE Ridge Branch. Rob was installed on October 1, 2009 and will hold office for one year. ...
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9/16/2009
- Monroe County Selects K&S to Update their Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations
Congratulations to the K&S Planning Division for winning the contract to update the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations.
This is a high visibility and controversial project that will shape the future of the Keys – a State designated Area of...
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8/26/2009
- Ken Glass, PSM, Named State Treasurer of the Florida Surveying and Mapping Society
Congratulations are in order for Ken Glass, PSM, of our Lakeland office, who was installed as State Treasurer for a second term of the Florida Surveying and Mapping Society at their 54th Annual Conference!
Ken will serve a one year term and is also a part of the Society’s Executive Committee. His duties inclu...
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7/12/2009
- Landscape Architecture Division Lands FDOT District 6 Contract
Congratulations to Bruce Reed and the Landscape Architecture Division for being selected as the FDOT District 6 LA General Consultant.
Special thanks to Kirk Hoosac and Shea Hansen for doing a great job providing in-house services to District 6. Great Job!
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6/15/2009
- Griffin Road Stormwater Treatment Project
On June 15th, K&S presented the City of Lakeland with ASCE’s Project of the Year Award for the Griffin Road Stormwater Treatment Project. The Award recognized the combined efforts of the diverse project participants, and the successful improvement in regional drainage, water quality and habitat restoration. The team was led by the City of Lakeland’s...
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5/29/2009
- Leadership Fort Lauderdale Graduate in our Midst!
Kudos go out to Jody Ostendorf, Director of Human Resources, for completing Leadership Fort Lauderdale, Class XVI.
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5/28/2009
- Chris Murphy, P.E., MPA Inducted at Chapter President for FES Indian River Chapter
Congratulations go out to Chris Murphy, of the Treasure Coast office, for being inducted as Chapter President for the Florida Engineering Society’s (FES) Indian River Chapter! Chris was installed as President on May 27th and has been involved with FES for more than 10 years.
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4/29/2009
- Rocky DePrimo is appointed to National Transportation Research Board's prestigious Technical Consulting Committee
Congratulations to Mr. Rocky DePrimo, Quality Assurance Manager for the Construction Division at K&S, on his recent appointment to the Transportation Research Board’s (TRB) Strategic Highway Research Program’s (SHRP 2) Technical Consulting Committee (TCC).
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4/7/2009
- Pete Petyk is appointed to the Seminole County Transportation Planning Organization's Citizen Advisory Committee
Congratulations to Mr. Pete Petyk, the K&S resident engineer for the Seminole County CEI office on his recent appointment to the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization’s (TPO) Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC)!
Pete was selected to represent th...
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3/26/2009
- Michael L. Davis is appointed to the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council by Governor Charlie Crist
Congratulations are in order for Michael Davis, Vice President of Environmental and Planning!
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3/15/2009
- Polk County, Itchepackesassa Creek Regional Stormwater Facility
Congratulations to Rob Wassum and Lakeland Civil on the approval of the Itchepackesacca Creek Regional Stormwater Facility! The approval includes work across multiple disciplines including survey, wetlands delineation, hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, design, landscape architecture, and construction phase services. ...
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2/26/2009
- City of Indian Rocks Beach
On February 26th, the City of Indian Rocks Beach issued a task order under the Continuing Services Contract with K&S for the design of the Shoreline Stabilization Project for Keegan Clair Park and the 1st Street Boardwalk areas. Way to go, Team!
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2/22/2009
- City of West Melbourne
Congratulations to Chris Murphy, Bill Smith and the Treasure Coast Team for being awarded a contract for the design of 16,000 linear feet of water mains in the Cannova Park neighborhood by the City of West Melbourne. ...
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1/30/2009
- Lake Parker Outfall
Congratulations to Robert Bullinger and his work on the Lake Parker Outfall project, as a Notice to Proceed (NTP) was awarded by Polk County’s Natural Resources Division. ...
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1/30/2009
- Erie Road/69th Street
Special recognition goes to John Howle’s Lakeland Highways Team for wrapping up negotiations for the Erie Road/69th Street project for Manatee County for this current phase of the project! ...
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1/30/2009
- Itchepackessassa Creek Stormwater Management Facility - 1st Phase Awarded
K&S was awarded the first phase of this project by the Polk County Natural Resources Division. The Itchepackessassa Creek Stormwater Management Facility involves a lot of noteworthy aspects, including regional water quality treatment, wetland creation, wetland enhancement, wetland restoration, flood protection, habitat creation and passive/active recreation fac...
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11/15/2008
- Juan Carrizo, P.E, Elected ASCE Fellow
Congratulations to Juan Carrizo on being elected an ASCE Fellow. ASCE Fellows are legally registered professional engineers or land surveyors who have made a significant technical or professional contribution and have demonstrated notable achievement in responsible charge of engineering activity for at least 10 years. Fellows occupy the ASCE's second highest membership grade, exceeded only by...
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11/6/2008
- Town of Dundee
K&S has been selected for a Continuing Contract for General Municipal Engineering for the Town of Dundee....
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10/31/2008
- Polk County Nature Discovery Center
On October 31, 2008 a ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the Polk County Nature Discovery Center at Circle B Bar Reserve in Polk County. At the ceremony, Chairman Combee deemed the center as the "BEST Environmental Classroom in Florida." Congratulations to the K&S Polk County Nature Discovery Center Team for their hard work and dedication to the p...
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10/19/2008
- Southeast Construction's Top Designers
Southeast Construction issued their annual list of Top Designers in the southeast region. K&S ranked within the Top 20 in the following practices: Survey and Mapping (#7); Water supply, sewage (#14); Transportation (#16). ...
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10/9/2008
- City of Port St. Lucie Crosstown Parkway Extension Project PD&E Study and EIS
The Port St. Lucie Council approved a $2.9 million increase to K&S' contract to complete a PD&E Study and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a new crossing of the North Fork of the St. Lucie River. ...
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8/31/2008
- I-75 Highway Beautification Concept Plan
The Keith and Schnars Landscape Architecture Division has successfully completed the precedent-setting visual resource analysis for the FDOT Central office, the I-75 Highway Beautification Concept Plan. The Project Team photographed, took inventory and studied the landscape which included 150 miles of the I-75 corridor, from its intersection with the Florida Turnpike at Wild...
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8/29/2008
- K&S VP Jack Breed Receives Fellow Member of the Year Award for the Florida Surveying and Mapping Society (FSMS)
Congratulations to K&S vice president Jack Breed for receiving the Fellow Member Award from the Florida Surveying and Mapping Society. This is a great honor for Mr. Breed, as only two Fellow Members are elected during any one calendar year, and is a fitting distinction given his significant contributions to the profession....
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8/22/2008
- K&S Named Best Place to Work
Lakeland, FL - -K&S was recognized as an Employer of Distinction for a three year term from 2008-2010 by Polk Works Workforce 2020. This prestigious award is given to companies that have shown continuous commitment to improving the quality of life for their employees and are leaders in developing a best-practice workplace....
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8/15/2008
- Lake Okeechobee Herbert Hoover Dike
K&S is now involved in the high-profile Lake Okeechobee Herbert Hoover Dike rehabilitation project. K&S has teamed with one of three contractors and will be providing protected species monitoring, NPDES permitting, and environmental protection plan services for a 3-mile segment on the southeast side of the lake. Work is expected to begin shortly and last for 19 months....
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8/10/2008
- FDOT District Two CEI Services
Jacksonville, FL -- K&S' CEI Team in Jacksonville was selected by FDOT District Two as #1 for CEI services on the I-10 project....
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8/5/2008
- I-95 Vehicle Origin-Destination (OD) Survey
K&S' Project Team recently completed a successful OD survey on I-95 in Palm Beach and Broward Counties. The survey was conducted through intensive coordination and collaboration at a fast pace with various offices in District Four as well as numerous government agencies at federal, state, county and municipal levels. Overall, close to 113,000 questionnaires were distributed. ...
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8/2/2008
- Washington Heights Charette
K&S' Planning, Public Involvement and Landscape Architecture Teams hosted a successful two-day event this July in Sebring, FL. The charette for the Washington Heights community was an enormous success and was enthusiastically received by both the community, and the client....
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8/1/2008
- Peter J. Sheridan receives National Society of Professional Engineers PEPP Merit Award
Jacksonville, FL-- Keith and Schnars is pleased to announce that Peter J. Sheridan was presented with the National Society of Professional Engineers’ prestigious 2008 Professional Engineers in Private Practice (PEPP) Merit Award on Friday, July 25th, 2008. Accompanied by his wife Lisa, Mr. Sheridan traveled across the country to Portland, Oregon to accept his award, presented to him...
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7/22/2008
- Keith and Schnars' CEI Team selected #1 by FDOT District 2
Keith and Schnars' CEI Team selected #1 by FDOT District 2...
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7/21/2008
- Reviving a Neighborhood: Washington Heights Charette
Reviving a Neighborhood: Washington Heights Charette
http://www2.highlandstoday.com/content/2008/jul/21/la-reviving-a-neighborhood/?news...
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5/23/2008
- 2008 Young Engineer of the Year Award by ASCE Ridge League Chapter
K&S Employee Named ASCE’s Young Engineer of the Year
Lakeland, FL – Keith and Schnars is pleased to announce that Robert Bullinger was recently named Young Engineer of the Year by the Ridge Branch Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). The award recognizes Mr. Bullinger’s technical achievements, his community involvement, and his contributions to furtheri...
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5/23/2008
- 2008 Project of the Year Award by ASCE Ridge League Chapter
Griffin Road Project Given ASCE’s Highest Award
Lakeland, FL – K&S’s Griffin Road Stormwater Treatment and Improvement Project has been named Project of the Year by the Ridge Branch Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).This marks the second year in a row that a K&S project has won this prestigious award. Cooperatively funded by the Southwest Florida ...
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2/19/2008
- Keith and Schnars, P.A. Wins Best Places to Work Award
For the third year in a row, a joint committee of the United Way of Central Florida and Polk Works Workforce 2020 has recognized Keith and Schnars for excellence in its workplace practices.
Each year, the joint committee presents awards to firms in Polk County that are “the most innovative in the areas of motivating and retaining employees, training and development initiatives, and workplac...
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2/18/2008
- Keith and Schnars Announces New Director of Structural Engineering
Keith and Schnars is very pleased to announce that Robert Forand, P.E. has been appointed Director of Structural Engineering. Mr. Forand assumes the post after having worked within the Department he will now lead for over eleven years. “To have someone who started with us right out of school assume this kind of a position in the firm is something that obviously brings us great pride,” ...
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12/14/2007
- Keith and Schnars Engineers Named President and Treasurer of Ridge Branch Chapter of ASCE
Keith and Schnars is pleased to announce that Hooshang Shoaei and Robert Bullinger have been elected President and Treasurer of the Ridge Branch Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). They will serve in their chapter posts through 2008.
Founded in 1852, the ASCE is the oldest and most influential engineering society in the United States. Worldwide, the organization claims over...
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10/4/2007
- Keith and Schnars Announces New Planning Director
Keith and Schnars announces new Planning Director.
Robert S. Cohn, AICP has been appointed Planning Director at Keith and Schnars. Mr. Cohn previously served as Director of Planning for the cities of Delray Beach and Oakland Park, and as President of Urban Solutions, Inc., a Florida-based planning firm he owned and oper...
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10/1/2007
- Keith and Schnars Announces New Quality Assurance Manager
Keith and Schnars Announces New Quality Assurance Manager.
Rocky DePrimo has been appointed the new Quality Assurance Manager at Keith and Schnars. Mr. DePrimo is a certified public administrator and contractor with over 30 years of experience in construction/...
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9/20/2007
- Keith and Schnars Planning Project Wins Highest State Award.
Keith and Schnars Planning Project Wins Highest State Award.
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9/6/2007
- Keith and Schnars CEO Receives South Florida Business Journal Diamond Award.
Keith and Schnars CEO Receives South Florida Business Journal Diamond Award....
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7/25/2007
- Keith and Schnars Appoints Government Affairs Practice Manager
Andre Cadogan, P.E. has been appointed Government Affairs Practice Manager for Keith and Schnars. Having worked as a professional engineer for over 13 years and served as a member of Governor Crist’s Transition Team for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Mr. Cadogan brings great experience to the post, where he will concentrate his efforts on expanding further th...
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7/25/2007
- Peter J. Sheridan to Receive A.W. Gilchrist Award
Jacksonville - Each year the Florida Institute of Consulting Engineers (FICE) presents one engineer in the State of Florida with the Governor A.W. Gilchrist Award, which is named for former Speaker of the House and Governor of the State of Florida, Albert Walter Gilchrist, an engineer by profession and a renowned humanitarian who devoted much of his career to improving the lives o...
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6/20/2007
- Keith and Schnars Expands Civil Engineering Department
Fort Lauderdale --- With a recent promotion and two new hires, Keith and Schnars is busy growing its Civil Engineering Department. The Department's former Director, Tim Hall, P.E., is now serving as the firm's new Vice President for Civil Engineering. Mr. Hall brings over 20 years of experience to the new post, where he is concentrating his efforts on further developing and s...
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5/15/2007
- Keith and Schnars Announces New Transportation Planning Leadership
Fort Lauderdale --- For over two decades, Keith and Schnars has been recognized as one of the State’s leading transportation planning firms. However, never content to rest on its reputation or past successes, the company recently announced major changes to its transportation planning leadership.
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4/27/2007
- Keith and Schnars Named One of the Best Places to Work in Polk County
Fort Lauderdale --- For the second year in a row, a committee comprised of representatives of the United Way of Central Florida and Polk Works has recognized Keith and Schnars for excellence in its workplace practices.
Each year, the joint committee honors the firms in Polk County that &...
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