Exhibit 23



INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the  incorporation by reference in Registration  Statements number
33-40554,  33- 40553,  33-40552,  33-40551 and 333-40237 of Reynolds,  Smith and
Hills,  Inc.  on Form S-8 of our  report  dated June 5, 1998  appearing  in this
Annual  Report on form 10-K of  Reynolds,  Smith and Hills,  Inc.  for the years
ended March 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996.


/s/ Deloitte and Touche LLP

Jacksonville, FL
June 24, 1998

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