Apex Companies

Apex project manager Steven Ball, P.E. recently attended the topping off ceremony for Lee Health’s newest hospital in Fort Myers, marking the placement of the final structural beam and a major milestone in expanding healthcare access for the region. Apex has supported this project from early-stage rezoning and master site planning through civil engineering design for utilities, stormwater management, grading, and drainage. Our team also delivered landscape design, FDOT roadway signalization design and permitting, environmental surveying, and coordinated local, state, and federal approvals to keep the project advancing. During construction, surveying for design and staking, along with construction oversight and administration, has helped maintain alignment between planning, design, and execution. Once complete, the new hospital will help meet growing demand for medical services in Southwest Florida, improving access to care, reducing travel times, and strengthening emergency response capabilities. We are proud to support infrastructure that will serve the Fort Myers community for years to come. #ApexCompanies #OneApex #FortMyers

Recent heavy rainfall caused significant flooding across Columbia County, with rivers overtopping their banks, damaging infrastructure, and forcing road closures throughout the region. The Columbia Conservation District, that works with local landowners and communities to protect and manage soil, water, and natural resources, coordinated a rapid response and called on Apex, along with other contractors and public agencies, to support UAS video collection along affected waterways. Within approximately 24 hours of the request, Apex deployed and collected aerial video covering 13 miles of the Touchet River, capturing high-flow conditions and flood impacts in near real time. Beyond delivering requested .MP4 files, Apex applied its GIS expertise to expand the value of the data. The video was processed into a spatially enabled format, allowing stakeholders to identify bank breaches and assess damage directly within a desktop mapping environment. #ApexCompanies #ColumbiaConservationDistrict #GIS #UAS Esri Derrick Westoby

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Johnson Engineering an Apex Company celebrated a huge milestone with Florida Gulf Coast University last week. Chris Barrett, E.I. and Tyler M. Sharpe, P.E., attended the groundbreaking ceremony for FGCU's Academic Building 10 which will be the new home for FGCU's Health & Human Services students and faculty. Chris has been the Civil Project Manager and oversees all aspects of design, coordination, permitting and construction. Tyler is the current Civil Engineer of Record after Dana Hume retired earlier this year. Both Tyler and Chris are proud alumni of FGCU and are honored and excited to be working with and giving back to FGCU! #ApexCompanies #OneApex #FGCU

Today, we recognize the people who keep everything moving, often behind the scenes, but never unnoticed. We’d like to take this opportunity with a few words of appreciations from our leaders to recognize the administrative professionals across Apex whose dedication, expertise, and care help our teams and our business thrive every day. They are problem-solvers, coordinators, communicators, and a steady force that make a real difference—for teams, for clients, and for our shared success. “Without the day-to-day support of our wonderful Admin Support team, I would be lost. The talent, enthusiasm, willingness to help, and professionalism of the Admin team makes working at Apex a pleasure and so much easier!” Neil Irish, Vice President, Division Manager “Administrative professionals play a central role in enabling collaboration and helping Apex function effectively. Their professionalism shows up every single day.” Leah Sidor, SPHR, Director, EE Relations and Special Programs “Since joining Apex in late 2024, I have continually been impressed with the knowledge and attitudes of many of the support staff across the nation. Thank you for everything you do—you make a lasting difference.” Michael Giardullo, Division Manager “It has been said many times that our Administrative Professionals are the backbone of Apex. They have built a strong, collaborative, and resourceful network. I consider myself lucky to get to work with such a strong team. Admins, your work has impact. Thank you for all you do. It matters.” Zachery Collins, Division Manager #ApexCompanies #OneApex #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay

Apex recently supported Blue Mountain Land Trust with a boundary and conservation easement survey for the Túuši Wána project along the Touchet River near Walla Walla, Washington. The project conserves roughly 340 acres of floodplain habitat as part of a restoration effort that will reconnect the Touchet River to its historic floodplain and improve habitat for salmon, wildlife, and native vegetation. The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) are leading the restoration work, including creating a new river channel and placing large woody debris (LWD) in the river to reconnect with its floodplain. Our survey team conducted boundary research, field work, and mapping across several parcels to clearly define both the property limits and the conservation easement area. We also used UAS (drone) mapping to create high-resolution mapping products that supported the identification of boundary features in difficult-to-access areas. The final survey and mapping products help provide the foundation for permanent protection along the Touchet River. #ApexCompanies #TúušiWána #BlueMountainLandTrust Derrick W Mark Wendover

PNW, here we come! Apex Companies is hiring engineers, scientists, and summer interns across our nationwide offices. This month we'll be heading west, and we’d love to meet the next generation of Apex professionals. Stop by our booth to share your resume, learn more about our work in engineering and environmental services, and connect with members of our team. Don’t see your school listed? Check out our open opportunities at https://lnkd.in/eR8VE5Sc. We can’t wait to meet you! #ApexCompanies #CareersAtApex #Hiring #EngineeringJobs #Internships #STEMCareers #CampusRecruiting #ScienceJobs

As water-related risk intensifies, corporate water disclosure is quickly becoming a business-critical priority, not just an ESG add-on. Apex analyzed 58 publicly listed companies and found that while reporting is increasing, it remains heavily focused on basic quantity metrics, with limited insight into water quality, supply chain impacts, and regional risk. Investor demand is accelerating, but disclosure practices are still fragmented, inconsistent, and often reliant on internal protocols. Compared to climate reporting, water data lacks standardization, depth, and widespread assurance, leaving gaps in transparency and decision-making. Organizations that take a more comprehensive, strategic approach to water management will be better positioned to strengthen resilience, reduce risk, and meet growing stakeholder expectations. Read the full analysis to explore key trends and what they mean for your business. https://hubs.ly/Q0492BXM0 How prepared is your organization to meet rising investor expectations on water? #ApexCompanies Slok Gyawali

Steven Ball, P.E., project manager for Johnson Engineering, LLC. An Apex Company, joined community leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of Alva High School, the newest addition to the School District of Lee County. The High School will provide learning space for 2,000 students, a full athletic program, and will focus on the original Alva community roots with a full agricultural learning program. When completed, the school will become the district’s 16th high school, supporting the continued growth of eastern Lee County. Congratulations to everyone involved in this exciting milestone! #ApexCompanies #OneApex

Apex is looking forward to the CalCUPA Annual Training Conference, taking place March 23–26, 2026 in San Diego, CA. We’re proud to sponsor the Industry Stakeholder Session on Wednesday, March 25, bringing together industry leaders and senior staff from California environmental agencies to talk through key regulatory and enforcement priorities. If you’ll be there, keep an eye out for Joe Weslock, Laura England-Witt, and Gregg Demers. Whether it’s a quick hello, catching up on a project, or chatting through evolving compliance and environmental initiatives, we’d love to connect. #Apex Companies #CalCUPA #CUPA