CMA staff attended the FES-Led Joint Miami Engineering Holiday Party on December 7 at the Coral Gables Museum. Attendees were:  Jose L. Acosta, P.E., F.ASCE (FES Miami Chapter President), Jessica Diaz, P.E., Charmaine Emmanuels, E.I., Shahin Hekmat, P.E., Sara Hollenbeck, E.I., Patrick Kaimrajh, P.E., Nick Karpathy, P.E., ENV SP, Vince Locigno, P.E., Gregory Mendez, P.E., Yulet Miguel, P.E. and Laura Vogel, Ph.D., P.E., ENV SP. Other organizations that supported the event were ASCE, AWWA, FWEA and CAACE. Over 160 people attended.  https://fesmiami.org/

Fort Lauderdale-based Chen Moore and Associates is proud to announce its second acquisition in the past 18 months. The 100% acquisition of Jupiter, Florida-based NZ Consultants expands Chen Moore and Associates’ planning services division and increases the Firm’s statewide team to 120 employees.

“We are committed to expanding our service portfolio and our presence along the Treasure Coast, and acquiring NZ Consultants helps us achieve both,” said Peter Moore, President and CEO of Chen Moore and Associates. “For the past 13 years, Nilsa Zacarias and her team have been providing general planning services to cities in Palm Beach, Indian River, and St. Lucie Counties and we’re thrilled to have their expert planners join our team.”

Following the acquisition, Chen Moore and Associates now operates a satellite office in Jupiter, a key asset for their Florida Department of Transportation-related projects in District 4. Additionally, the entire NZ Consultants team has joined Chen Moore and Associates, including the Firm’s Principal, Nilsa Zacarias, AICP, who is now serving as the Director of Planning for Chen Moore and Associates. With this new team of AICPs and graduate planners on board, Chen Moore and Associates will provide added client support for Comprehensive Plan Amendments, Zoning Code Updates, Land Development Regulations, and other professional planning services.

“I have had the pleasure of working alongside the Chen Moore and Associates team on various projects, so I have seen, first-hand, their dedication to their work and the communities they serve,” said Nilsa Zacarias, AICP. “It brings me immense satisfaction to see the firm I’ve built join forces with Chen Moore and Associates – a firm that keeps people, communities, and passion for their work and the industry at the forefront.”

Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale with regional offices in Miami, West Palm Beach, Orlando (Maitland), Jacksonville, and project offices in Port St. Lucie, Sarasota, Gainesville, Tampa, Atlanta, and now Jupiter, Chen Moore and Associates is actively providing consulting services for approximately 300 projects across the state of Florida. Most notably the Firm recently completed the award winning 48” force main replacement project for the City of Fort Lauderdale and is also continuing work on the statewide Brightline expansion project.

“Our commitment to improving Florida’s infrastructure began in 1986 and it will continue well into the future,” said Moore. “We look forward to continuing our expansion through acquisitions and organic growth, hiring new team members at all levels.”

To learn more about the work, expansion, and employment opportunities at Chen Moore and Associates, visit https://www.chenmoore.com/ or call 866-236-2436.

ABOUT CHEN MOORE AND ASSOCIATES
Recently ranked on the “Zweig Group Best Firms to Work for Award & Hot Firm List” and recipient of the “2022 ACEC Excellence Honor Award,” Chen Moore & Associates (CMA) is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with regional offices in Miami, West Palm Beach, Orlando (Maitland), and Jacksonville. CMA has Florida project offices in Port St. Lucie, Sarasota, Gainesville, Tampa, Jupiter and Atlanta, GA. Focused on community through its commitment to philanthropy at all levels, the CMA family culture is about quality and excellence in their professional work while maintaining a fun working environment. CMA was founded in 1986 and provides services in civil, electrical, environmental and transportation engineering, landscape architecture, planning, environmental service and construction administration to markets including water and sewer, water resources, transportation, energy, land development and parks and recreation. To learn more about Chen Moore and Associates visit https://www.chenmoore.com/or call 866-236-2436.

CMA collectively raised $958 for our annual food drive this year to benefit Feeding South Florida which is the equivalent to approximately 8,000 meals for those in need!  Thank you to our Community Service Committee for coordinating the event.  https://feedingsouthflorida.org/

CMA staff members Jose L. Acosta, P.E., F.ASCE, Shahin Hekmat, P.E., Patrick Kaimrajh, P.E., Ben Lehr, P.E., DBIA, LEED AP, Gregory Mendez, P.E. and Yulet Miguel, P.E. attended the Miami Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) Industry Forum today.  The event was held at the Port Miami Terminal E in Miami.

The DTPW’s multi-billion-dollar Capital Improvement Program was presented and the focus was to engage industry partners, including architects, planners, engineers, and contractors that can assist the Department in executing a wide spectrum of transit, roadway, and other transportation projects. The event featured presentations by the DTPW Director and the leadership team.  https://www.miamidade.gov/global/transportation/home.page

CMA Principal Engineer Daniel Davila, P.E. presented on November 8 at the ASCE Broward Branch’s luncheon on Large Diameter Pipeline Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDPE) Design Tips, Advantages and Practical Applications. The event was held at the FAU Student Union. https://broward-asce.org/

CMA staff members Dominique Bethel; David Castro, P.E.; Jazmin Cruz; Ruben Soto; and Craig Wallander, E.I. participated in a Habitat for Humanity of Broward event on October 29 at Rick Case Habitat Community. The team assisted with cutting wood and installing wall furring. During this community service event, CMA got the chance meet some of the owners of the houses being built.  https://www.habitatbroward.org/

CMA staff members Cris Betancourt, PLA, AICP and Eric Harrison, PLA attended the American Society of Landscape Architect’s Conference on Landscape Architecture November 11-14. The event, held in San Francisco, CA, offers over 120 courses and provides hands-on access to products from over 300 manufacturers and suppliers. https://www.aslaconference.com/