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The Point Surf Park, Fellsmere Construction is moving forward at 9600 Mesa Park D Blvd in Fellsmere, FL, the future home...
04/27/2026

The Point Surf Park, Fellsmere

Construction is moving forward at 9600 Mesa Park D Blvd in Fellsmere, FL, the future home of The Point Surf Park and Florida’s first surf park.

Our team is proud to have provided structural engineering for the wave pool and supporting structures, working alongside The Point Surf Park, Endless Surf, Myrtha Pools, and the rest of the project team.

Exciting to see this one taking shape.

Project Partners & Consultants:
The Point Surfpark
Endless Surf
Myrtha Pools
JPC Engineering, etc.

Progress photos and renders below

If you’ve ever looked at your site drawings and seen “FFE = 41.5’,” that’s your Finished Floor Elevation — the exact hei...
10/29/2025

If you’ve ever looked at your site drawings and seen “FFE = 41.5’,” that’s your Finished Floor Elevation — the exact height where your building’s finished floor will sit above sea level or site datum.

Why does it matter?
Because FFE controls how your site drains, ties into the road, and stays dry during heavy rain or flooding. Get it wrong, and water can back into your building or make driveways too steep.

How Engineers Set the FFE

We don’t just “pick a number.” It’s calculated based on:

1️⃣Existing ground elevation and slope of the land

2️⃣Stormwater drainage requirements (water must flow away from the building)

3️⃣Local flood & code standards (often 1–2 ft above nearby road or flood level)

4️⃣Utility tie-ins (gravity flow for sewer lines, etc.)

5️⃣Accessibility & constructability

The result? A precise elevation that keeps your site safe, buildable, and compliant.

💧 Where Every Drop GoesEver looked at a grading plan and thought, “What’s all this TC 22.20 / BC 21.70 stuff?” 🤔That’s n...
10/15/2025

💧 Where Every Drop Goes

Ever looked at a grading plan and thought, “What’s all this TC 22.20 / BC 21.70 stuff?” 🤔

That’s not random. It’s the story of how water moves across your site.

TC (Top of Curb) = the high edge where water starts to fall.

BC (Bottom of Curb) = where it collects before running off.

In this layout, for example, a TC of 22.20 and BC of 21.70 means there’s a 0.5-ft drop — just enough to guide stormwater into the drive aisle or inlet instead of your parking stalls.

Each number, arrow, and slope is a calculated move.
Change one by a few tenths, and that same lot could go from “dry and clean” to “flooded and failing.”

Stormwater doesn’t guess.
It follows design. 💧

🌧️ That “ditch” beside the road isn’t poor design. It’s smart engineering. It’s called a grassed swale — a shallow, vege...
10/13/2025

🌧️ That “ditch” beside the road isn’t poor design. It’s smart engineering.

It’s called a grassed swale — a shallow, vegetated channel built to store, filter, and slow stormwater runoff before it reaches the next stage of the system.

Instead of sending rain straight into pipes, a swale lets it pond, infiltrate, and self-treat, thereby reducing peak flow, trapping sediments, and recharging groundwater naturally.

Once its temporary storage is full, excess runoff is safely conveyed through culverts or storm pipes, typically ranging from 12" to 24 in diameter depending on flow and slope, toward a retention pond or outfall downstream.

A typical 300-ft swale, 6 ft wide and 1 ft deep, can hold over 1,000 ft³ (about 7,500 gal) of runoff, which is enough to capture the first inch of rainfall from an acre of pavement.

That means:
1️⃣ Less flooding and erosion
2️⃣Cleaner discharge
3️⃣Lower infrastructure cost
4️⃣Smarter stormwater management

Modern drainage isn’t just about moving water away fast. It’s about managing it intelligently.
And a well-graded swale does exactly that!

🌿 What’s a Riparian Buffer?Ever noticed the green strip of land left untouched along streams and wetlands in subdivision...
09/17/2025

🌿 What’s a Riparian Buffer?

Ever noticed the green strip of land left untouched along streams and wetlands in subdivision plans? That’s called a riparian buffer.

👉 It’s a protective zone (like the 25’ setback you see here) where no houses or pavement are allowed.

💧 Why it matters:

Keeps water clean by filtering runoff

Prevents erosion and flooding

Protects wildlife habitats

Adds natural beauty to communities

At JPC Engineers, we design subdivisions that balance development and environmental protection—so homeowners and nature both thrive. 🌍🏡

🌱 Not all wetlands are created equal… and that matters for development.Right now, JPC Engineers are reviewing a Phase I ...
09/15/2025

🌱 Not all wetlands are created equal… and that matters for development.

Right now, JPC Engineers are reviewing a Phase I ESA report for a project site. One of the big questions?

"Can we build on this site?"

Here’s the quick breakdown from county guidelines:

1️⃣Category I (High value 🔴): Very strict — impacts only if clearly in the public interest and no alternatives exist.

2️⃣Category II (Medium value 🟡): Case-by-case — impacts may be allowed for public interest, no reasonable alternatives, or neighborhood connectivity.

3️⃣Category III (Lower value 🟢): More flexible — most impacts allowed unless directly against the public interest.

Wetland classification can determine if your project moves forward smoothly or hits major roadblocks .

👉 At JPC Engineers, we help developers interpret ESA findings, navigate environmental rules, and design with confidence.

🌊 Ever seen a pond like this in your neighborhood and wondered — is it for beauty or for stormwater management?👉 Here’s ...
09/12/2025

🌊 Ever seen a pond like this in your neighborhood and wondered — is it for beauty or for stormwater management?

👉 Here’s the trick:

If the pond always has water in it, even on sunny days, it’s a Retention Pond.
That permanent pool of water is its signature.

Why?

Retention ponds are designed to hold water year-round, letting sediments and pollutants settle out before the water seeps into the ground or slowly discharges. The fountain you see here helps with aeration and keeps the water clear.

Detention ponds, on the other hand, usually stay dry between storms — they only fill up when it rains, then drain back out.

So next time you drive by a pond with a fountain and full pool, you’ll know: you’re looking at a Retention Pond !

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09/10/2025

🚨 Under Contract! 🚨
45-Lot Subdivision | Cumberland County, NC
📍 7.24 Acres | 2 Phases | 6 Private Lift Stations
💧 Full SWPPP Design
🌳 Wetland Buffers in Play
🏗️ Est. Construction: $5M

Engineered by JPC Engineering

🌊 Multiple Ponds, One SolutionWhen subdivisions need more than one stormwater pond, it’s tempting to just “add up” their...
09/08/2025

🌊 Multiple Ponds, One Solution

When subdivisions need more than one stormwater pond, it’s tempting to just “add up” their volumes to meet quality treatment requirements. But regulators like SJRWMD look closer:

Water quality treatment only counts below the control elevation. Without a low-level connection, each pond must meet the requirement separately.

✅ Our approach:
By installing a low-invert equalization pipe and using a shared control structure, we transform two ponds into one unified treatment system.

* The combined water quality pool is credited
* Drawdown meets the 24–72 hr requirement
* Developers save space, avoid redesigns, and move faster to approval

At JPC Engineering, we design stormwater systems that don’t just meet the rules — they protect your timeline and bottom line.

💡 More ponds don’t have to mean more headaches. With the right design, they can work as one.

💧 Reclaimed Water: The Purple-Pipe Secret Behind Greener LandscapesWhen you see a sign that says “Irrigation with Reclai...
09/05/2025

💧 Reclaimed Water: The Purple-Pipe Secret Behind Greener Landscapes

When you see a sign that says “Irrigation with Reclaimed Water – Do Not Drink”, what does it really mean? 🤔

As civil engineers, we know this isn’t just a warning. It’s how cities conserve freshwater by reusing treated wastewater for safe, non-drinking purposes like irrigation.

🚰 Why Reclaimed Water?

1️⃣Saves potable water for people, not lawns.
2️⃣Reduces stress on groundwater aquifers.
3️⃣ Makes large developments more sustainable.

That’s why you’ll often see purple pipes in subdivisions, parks, and golf courses.

🚰 But What If It’s Not Available?

Not every site is lucky enough to be near reclaimed water lines such as a recent hotel site we helped engineered. In those cases, JPC engineers look at alternatives:

1️⃣ Boreholes (wells) – tap groundwater, but risk overuse or quality issues.
2️⃣ Potable water – convenient, but costly and discouraged by many cities.
3️⃣ Stormwater harvesting – collect and reuse rainfall on-site.
4️⃣ Hybrid systems – temporary wells now, future reclaimed water connection later.

In practice, however, reclaimed water is the first choice for sustainable irrigation, but when lines aren’t nearby, JPC engineers balance cost, groundwater health, and long-term planning to find the best alternative.

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