Gopher tortoise burrow

Do Gopher Tortoises Abandon Their Burrows? What Happens to Their Underground Homes.

Unearthing the Mystery of Gopher Tortoise Burrows The gopher tortoise carries a sturdy defense on its back, a hardened shell that serves as a personal fortress. Yet, this portable shield is not its primary home. The true center of the gopher tortoise’s world is a remarkable underground structure it excavates with powerful, shovel-like forelimbs. These […]

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New Irrigation Plan Requirements in Cape Coral, FL (July 2025)

Irrigation contractors working in Cape Coral have faced big changes over the past year with the rollout of Ordinance 46-23, a scaled-down version of Appendix F to the Florida Plumbing Code. While intended to conserve water and improve system efficiency, the new rules have put added pressure on local contractors. Joseph Marconi, Plans Examiner III

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How to Choose a Geotechnical Engineering Company

How to Choose a Geotechnical Engineering Company For Your Project: 6 Factors To Consider

If you’re trying to figure out how to choose a geotechnical engineering company that’s going to fit your project perfectly, then you’re in the right place. After 30+ years running our Florida geotechnical engineering company, we’ve worked with dozens of construction companies including residential developers, local contractors, and commercial builders. From these experiences, we’ve developed

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Florida building departments, directory by county

Florida Building Departments by County (2025 Directory)

This is a complete list of Florida Building Departments, listed by county, with all the contact information you need to apply for a building permit.  The simple truth is that your local building department, and specifically your county building manager, can be a contractor or developer’s best resource. Our geotechnical engineering firm has built strong

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