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Since 1989, Melvin Engineering has applied experience and knowledge to help clients realize their objectives beginning with innovative concepts through final construction and close-out.
Our DHM team is comprised of professional engineers, landscape architects, planners, designers, and technicians who possess the skills and abilities to meet design and project challenges.
Featured Projects
Chipola River Protection and Stormwater Mitigation Retention Pond
The project consisted of construction of a 6.75-acre stormwater pond, north of Prough Drive, to retrofit what was untreated watershed, making treated stormwater available to irrigate 7.22-acres on the Chipola College campus. This project will reduce groundwater use for irrigation, improving water quality of discharge downstream into the Chipola River, and reduce flooding to the campus and to River Forest Road. In addition, this project brings aesthetic beauty to the campus, for its staff, students, and community members.
The DHM team was responsible for planning, civil design, permitting, grant funding and administration, project management, and construction engineering inspection.
The project included earthwork, installation of a bentonite clay pond liner, irrigation system with irrigation pump system, drainage culverts, concrete ditch paving and structures, sod and landscaping.
Collaboration: The DHM team coordinated efforts with the City of Marianna, Chipola College, Northwest Florida Water Management District, FEMA, and all other stakeholders and contractors to achieve successful project completion.
Construction Cost: $1.4 Million
Project Discipline:
Civil / Utilities
Project Location:
Marianna, Florida
Dune Lakes Elementary School
In conjunction with DAG Architects, the DHM structural team provided structural design, detailing, and inspections for this one of a kind, modern, and functional new school. Project tasks included media center trusses, entrance towers mimicking lighthouses, and the Brise Soleil constructed out of glulam columns and beams to help shade areas of the school from direct sunlight.
Kimberly Holloway, P.E., Jamie Graham, P.E., O. Sean Martin, P.E., and additional DHM staff worked seamlessly with the team at DAG Architects to achieve successful project results.
Notable project stats: the trusses are special glulam and steel trusses, designed by O. Sean Martin, P.E. They add a unique and striking focal point.
Construction Cost: $30 Million
Project Discipline:
Structural
Project Location:
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Marianna Airport Commerce Park
Improve infrastructure at the Marianna Airport Commerce Park, specifically to site for a manufacturer recruited to the area. The Scope of Services included increasing water/wastewater capacity for expansion and future growth, demolition of two existing water storage facilities, determining location of existing water/wastewater lines and other utilities (telecommunications and natural gas) to extend services, identifying fire protection needs, roadway and parking area improvements, and Landscape and irrigation design.
Notable: The Largest Communities Development Block Grant – Economic Development Grant Award Ever Funded by the State of Florida – $3.2 million dollars for infrastructure improvements
DHM provided FULL GRANT ADMINISTRATION SERVICES for the project., in addition to design and inspection services for the required infrastructure to accommodate the manufacturer coming in, including a 300,000-gallon pedosphere water facility, access and entry road widening and resurfacing, stormwater drainage improvements, water/wastewater/natural gas extensions, landscape and irrigation design, and increased fire protection.
Collaboration: A manufacturer was recruited to the area by the Jackson County and City of Marianna economic development teams and chose to locate in a 270,000sf space formerly owned by the City.
Project Discipline:
Grants Administration
Project Location:
Marianna, Florida / Jackson County, Florida
PEOPLE ARE TALKING ABOUT US
Over the last several decades the Architectural Firm of Donofro Architects has had many opportunities to utilize the services of DHM… DHM’s employees are consistently responsive… I would not hesitate to engage DHM for providing services on any of our projects nor would I hesitate to recommend DHM to any of our clients of provision of Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or Planning services…
-Paul A. Donofro, Jr., AIA
Donofro Architects
The staff at DHM provides excellent service… They are proactive, dependable, and always keeping their best interest of the city and its people at the forefront of every effort. I highly recommend them and look forward to future endeavors with them.
-James Elmore
Mayor, City of Cottondale
Melvin Engineering consistently provides excellent service in their performance of full service engineering delivery. The company is focused on character, relationships, and customer service.
-Steve Young
Vice President, Administrative & Business Services, Chipola College
…Melvin Engineering consistently provides excellent service in their performance of full-service engineering delivery. Jackson County has greatly benefitted from the 30 years’ experience of the firm. We look forward to future projects and highly recommend Melvin Engineering to others for their civil and structural engineering, grant services, and construction inspection needs.
-Wilanne Daniels
Jackson County Administrator
For more than 25 years, the City of Marianna has engaged Melvin Engineering for professional engineering design and grant services… Additionally, Melvin Engineering has provided planning, technical assistance, and coordination with federal, state, and local jurisdictions for projects with local and regional impact… It has been our pleasure to work with members of their staff. Their professionalism and devotion to community efforts are to be commended and we look forward to new projects.
-James R. Dean
City of Marianna, City Manager
…David H. Melvin, Inc. quickly became one of our favorite consultants due to their professional competence, meticulous attention to detail and their desire to collaborate closely with our architects to produce the best results for our clients and their projects. Their design and clear documentation for their portions of our projects, from the design phase through subsequent CADD drawings, is second to none… I have also come to admire their commitment to family, staff, and community.
-Jack Baker, RA, FCP
DAG Architects, President
…DHM inspectors and staff were responsive and professional. Work was performed and delivered in a timely manner and communication with the County was prompt. We were pleased with the services performed and look forward to future projects with Melvin Engineering. We would recommend their firm to anyone needing any professional engineering services without hesitation.
-Chelsea Ranew
Calhoun County Board of County Commissioners, Contracts and Grants Coordinator
…In managing our projects, Melvin Engineering’s team provided evaluation, analysis, documentation, design, cost estimating, and project coordination with all stakeholders. The attention to detail, whether for grants, design, or inspection is accurate and timely. Melvin Engineering consistently provides excellent service in their performance of full service engineering delivery and I highly recommend them.
-Edward J. Fernandez, CFM
Arcadis U.S., Inc.