KPM Franklin’s work on the UCP of Central Florida Osceola K-12 School Campus in Kissimmee, Fla. is a prime example of how unexpected infrastructure challenges require a blend of technical expertise, regulatory navigation and creative problem-solving.

Because the UCP of Central Florida Osceola Campus sits within a designated FEMA 100-year floodplain, water management was our top design priority. Our engineers incorporated a strategic cut-and-fill approach into the site grading plan to meet compensating flood storage requirements mandated by local and state regulations. Soil excavated from where the on-site stormwater management pond is located was utilized to elevate the school building and parking lot locations above the established FEMA base flood elevation.

This approach maintains a balanced cut-and-fill ratio across the site, minimizes off-site material transport and preserves the natural hydrological characteristics of the floodplain.

While designing the drainage plan in the overall site layout, our engineers discovered a significant obstacle. Recent survey documents showed a 12-inch clay sanitary pipe running directly through the site where the building was planned to be constructed

Our drainage plan design replaced the aging clay sanitary pipe by strategically rerouting a new and more durable PVC sanitary pipe through a dedicated easement on the east side of the property. The modern PVC pipe is designed to last up to 100 years, which is a 2x longer lifespan.

ORLANDO, Fla., January 27, 2026 – KPM Franklin is pleased to announce the renaming of its land surveying and mapping department to Geospatial & Land Surveying, effective immediately.

The name change reflects the department’s commitment to evolving its service offerings by integrating high-tech terrestrial and aerial drone-based LiDAR, GIS data and spatial analysis, advanced 3D modeling and GNSS positioning and digital terrain modeling with traditional boots-on-the-ground field services that use manual, instrument-based observation methods to collect accurate positions, boundaries, elevations and topographic features at project sites.

“Our new Geospatial & Land Surveying identity marks a bold leap forward, bridging the gap between the time-honored precision of traditional surveying and the limitless potential of geospatial innovation,” said Jay Pulice PSM, vice president of survey operations and principal. “By uniting LiDAR, 3D modeling, GIS and GNSS, we are capturing digital intelligence that empowers our clients to visualize and navigate a complex world with unprecedented clarity.”

Robby Moon, CEO and principal, said the new name accurately reflects how the veteran leaders and core staff in the department have the experience and expertise required to meet the increasingly sophisticated technological demands in 2026 and beyond.

“The new name represents the full spectrum of services our Geospatial & Land Surveying department delivers from powering mission-critical decisions in commercial business and urban planning, to enabling resilient infrastructure design and advancing environmental science,” Moon said. “This not only better aligns with the diverse, high-impact challenges our clients face across industries, but also positions us to attract an even broader and more talented pool of tech-driven professionals and student interns who are passionate about shaping the future.”

For the second consecutive year, KPM Franklin is proud to host the ACE Mentor Program of Central Florida at our Kissimmee office. Throughout the 2025-2026 school year, high school students meet biweekly with industry professionals to gain hands-on experience and insight into career opportunities in architecture, construction, engineering and other related areas of building design and construction.

Student teams work with professionals on hypothetical projects, tour construction sites and visit the offices of local architectural, engineering and construction firms.

Thank you Robby Moon, KPM Franklin’s CEO, for serving as the host speaker for last week’s civil engineering presentation.

Last week, KPM Franklin participated in NAIOP Central Florida’s annual golf tournament at Shingle Creek Golf Club in Orlando. KPM Franklin was proud to once again sponsor lunch and support the NAIOP Central Florida Chapter’s mission to promote advocacy, education and business opportunities within our community.

Thank you Greg Nixon, Daniel Doyle, Alex Goetz and Matthew Humphrey for representing KPM Franklin.

Last week, KPM Franklin had the pleasure of participating in the UCF Department of Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering (CECE) Fall Career Mixer. Our team took this opportunity to connect with talented undergraduate students to share more about part-time and full-time opportunities with our firm.

If you did not have a chance to attend, please visit the following for more information.

– Graduating seniors with engineer intern (E.I.) certifications visit https://hubs.li/Q024GKp10

– Undergraduate students interested in part-time internships visit https://hubs.li/Q024GDXR0

Thank you Daniel Doyle, Carlos Castro, Jeniffer Bovaconti and Robby Moon for representing KPM Franklin.

Last week on Friday, we celebrated Halloween with a costume contest at our Orlando and Kissimmee offices.

Congratulations to contest winners Mileena Warsi, administrative assistant in Kissimmee, who was the Wicked Witch of the West from the Wizard of Oz, and Jingchen Bi, project engineer in Orlando, who was Sakura Kinomoto from the Cardcaptor Sakura anime series.

Thank you to everyone who participated!

Last week on Friday, our Orlando and Kissimmee offices kicked off the fall activities with a pumpkin painting lunch. Everyone got to pick their own pumpkin and showcase their artistic abilities.

Thank you to everyone who participated!

Last week on Friday, several KPM Franklin staff members had the honor of attending the annual UCP of Central Florida Faces Behind the Miracles Fundraising Breakfast at First Baptist Church of Orlando. This event is held for attendees to learn more about UCP, the children and families it serves and how to support programs with financial contributions.


Thank you UCP of Central Florida for hosting, and thank you to Daniel Doyle, Carson Kelly, Carlos Castro Martinez, Alex Goetz, Kevin White, Andrew Freifeld and Greg Nixon for attending.

KPM Franklin’s terrestrial LiDAR services captures accurate and precise high-resolution data for mapping detailed geographical features in complex areas that traditional systems might miss. This data is used to build 3D models for a variety of applications including topographical survey maps for civil engineering site design and other land use projects.

Yesterday KPM Franklin had the honor of participating in the inaugural UCF College of Engineering & Computer Science (CECS) Donuts with the Dean event in the Engineering II building atrium which provided an informal opportunity for UCF engineering students to meet and interact with Dean Michael Georgiopoulos. Greg Nixon, marketing director, and Daniel Doyle, P.E., project manager, greeted students at KPM Franklin’s table to provide more information about our civil engineering internships for undergraduates and entry-level full-time job opportunities for graduating seniors.

KPM Franklin is proud to be a UCF CECE Corporate Alliance Program sponsor for the 2025/2026. Go Knights!