What VERIS does

Veris Limited is an ASX-listed (ticker: 1RC) Australian professional services firm headquartered in Jolimont, Western Australia, employing over 450 people across 14 offices in every Australian state and territory. Founded in 2003 as Ocean to Outback Electrical and rebranded to Veris in November 2016, the company has grown via an aggressive acquisition strategy into a fully integrated spatial data, surveying and digital advisory business serving government, property, transport, energy & resources, utilities, defence and natural-environment clients.

Its core offering spans the full spatial data lifecycle — field capture (UAV, mobile and terrestrial laser scanning, hydrography, 3D ground penetrating radar, metrology), data processing and analytics (monitoring, 3D modelling, BIM, GIS), and consulting/advisory services (town planning, urban design, environmental services, digital advisory). Underpinning these services are proprietary software platforms including RoadSiDe (AI-assisted road asset management), BridgeSiDe (bridge inspection), 3SiDe (mobile/web spatial collaboration), Photo Navigator and Parsel (digital development planning, acquired 2025). Veris also holds the Basic Aviation Risk Standard (BARS) UAV accreditation, placing it among a small group of CASA-registered operators cleared for higher-risk aerial work.

The company generates revenue primarily through project-based professional services engagements with enterprise and government clients, supplemented by scheduled GIS training (ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, ArcMap) and bespoke custom software development. Distribution is direct, delivered through its national office network, with notable long-tenured clients including Perth Airport (25+ years), Hydro Tasmania, Main Roads Western Australia, John Holland, Stockland, Digital Twin Victoria (Land.vic) and Cross River Rail Development Authority. Following a 2025 brand refresh and the acquisitions of Spatial Vision and Mesh, Veris is repositioning itself from a surveying-led firm into a digital and spatial data advisory platform, though reported revenue has remained broadly flat in the A$58-67M range over 2021-2025.

Name

VERIS

Legal name

Veris Limited

Website

https://veris.com.au

Company type

Public

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geospatial and Spatial Data Consulting Services

NAICS

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (541370), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (541360)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

GIS & Spatial Data Management Platforms (BPAMANAK)

Keywords

• Spatial data services
• Surveying consulting
• Geospatial solutions
• Reality capture services
• Digital twin consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Professional Consulting & Advisory Services: Veris generates revenue through multi-disciplinary consulting services including digital solutions, reality capture, data insights & analytics, GIS, underground insights, town planning, urban design, environmental services, and surveying. These are delivered as project-based professional services to government and enterprise clients across Australia.
2. GIS Training: Revenue is generated from scheduled and customised GIS training courses (ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, ArcMap) delivered online, on-site, or at training venues across Australia, with per-person and group pricing.
3. Survey Services: Cadastral, engineering, infrastructure, building construction, tunnelling, and mining surveying services billed as professional service engagements to property developers, infrastructure contractors, and government agencies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Veris is a fully integrated digital and spatial data advisory and consulting firm that delivers end-to-end spatial solutions—from field reality capture (UAV, LiDAR, laser scanning, hydrography, 3D GPR) through to GIS, BIM, digital twins, custom software, and professional consulting across surveying, town planning, urban design, and environmental services. The company also develops and sells proprietary software platforms (RoadSiDe, BridgeSiDe, 3SiDe, Photo Navigator, Parsel) and provides structured GIS training programs.

Product overview

Veris is a fully integrated digital and spatial data advisory and consulting firm operating 14 offices across Australia with over 450 employees. The company offers a portfolio of proprietary software products — RoadSiDe (road asset management and condition assessment), BridgeSiDe (bridge inspection), 3SiDe (mobile and web applications), and Photo Navigator — alongside a broad spectrum of professional services. Its service capabilities span Reality Capture (UAV, Mobile Laser Scanning, Terrestrial Laser Scanning, Hydrography, Metrology & Engineering), Data Insights & Analytics (Monitoring, 3D Modelling & BIM, GIS), GIS Training, Underground Insights (Utility Mapping, 3D Ground Penetrating Radar), Consulting & Advisory (Town Planning, Urban Design, Environmental Services, Digital Advisory), and Survey (Cadastral, Infrastructure, Building Construction, Mining, Tunnelling). Key partnerships include a strategic alliance with majority Indigenous-owned Wumara Group and participation in the Digital Twin Victoria consortium. The company is also investing in AI and machine learning for asset digitisation, intelligent design and planning, and predictive maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aqura Technologies: Specialist information technology, communications, managed services, remote operations, and consulting to clients across Australia and New Zealand
• Wumara Group
• Spatial Vision
• Mesh
• Parsel

Products and services

• RoadSiDe Road asset management and condition assessment platform that uses mobile laser scanning and AI-driven analysis to evaluate road networks at scale, enabling safer and more efficient infrastructure inspections for road authorities and contractors.
• BridgeSiDe Bridge inspection and asset management tool that leverages 3D scanning and spatial data capture to assess bridge condition and structural integrity for infrastructure maintenance planning.
• 3SiDe Mobile and web application platform for spatial data delivery, asset inspection, and collaborative field-to-office workflows across infrastructure and construction projects.
• Photo Navigator Visual navigation and asset inspection tool for spatial data review and field documentation, providing photo-based spatial navigation.
• Parsel Proprietary digital platform for seamless development planning that enables planning workflows and urban design processes; acquired with Mesh consultancy.
• UAV Services Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV/drone) survey and inspection services using autonomous and aerial LiDAR, photogrammetry, and thermal imaging for infrastructure, environmental, and resource sector projects.
• Mobile Laser Scanning Vehicle-mounted mobile laser scanning (MLS) using high-resolution LiDAR sensors and 360-degree panoramic imaging for rapid, safe, and cost-effective road corridor and infrastructure data capture.
• Terrestrial Laser Scanning Ground-based high-accuracy 3D laser scanning for detailed spatial data capture of built environment, infrastructure, and heritage assets.
• Hydrography Underwater survey and mapping services using multibeam sonar, 3D scanning sonar, and inertial navigation systems for dam assets, bridge inspections, and coastal monitoring.
• Metrology and Engineering Precision dimensional control and sub-millimetre metrology services for tunnel segments, casting moulds, and complex infrastructure using laser trackers and 3D scanning.
• Survey Services Comprehensive surveying services spanning cadastral, infrastructure, building construction, tunnelling, and mining sectors across Australia, delivered to property developers, infrastructure contractors, and government agencies.
• GIS Training Customised GIS training programs covering Esri ArcGIS Pro, Esri ArcMap, and QGIS, delivered face-to-face or online with client-specific datasets and real-world workflows for individuals and corporate groups.
• Town Planning Services Strategic and statutory planning services for land development, urban renewal, and master-planned communities, delivered to government and private developers.
• Digital Advisory Services Digital transformation advisory services helping government and enterprise clients transition from static formats to data-driven planning and digital twin platforms.
• Urban Design and Placemaking Services Urban design and placemaking consultancy for creating sustainable, community-focused built environments.
• Environmental Services Environmental assessment and planning services supporting sustainable land development and natural resource management.
• 3D Modelling and BIM Services 3D digital twin creation and Building Information Modelling (BIM) services integrating laser scanning, photogrammetry, and multi-sensor data for infrastructure and urban planning projects.
• Infrastructure Monitoring Services Automated and continuous monitoring of infrastructure assets using total stations, sensors, and real-time telemetry for structural integrity and environmental risk management.
• GIS Services Geographic Information System services including Enterprise GIS (platform implementation, training, product development, and support) and consulting GIS services for government, utilities, and resource sectors.
• 3D Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Services 3D ground penetrating radar imaging for underground asset detection, tree root mapping, and subsurface utility investigation.
• Underground Locating and Mapping Services Subsurface utility locating and mapping services for infrastructure planning and damage prevention.

Quantifiable outcome

• Saved significant construction costs and protected hundreds of trees through 3D GPR and mobile laser scanning for Cardinia Shire Council road upgrade
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wumara GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeris established a strategic alliance with Wumara Group — a majority Indigenous owned land and construction surveying company. The alliance aims to assist in closing the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, support the development and growth of Wumara Group, deliver on key actions in Veris' Reconciliation Action Plan, and offer an Indigenous surveying and spatial solution. Veris holds a 49% interest in Wumara Group acquired in 2021.
• Digital Twin Victoria (Land.vic)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeris leads a ten-member consortium as a major development partner for Digital Twin Victoria (DTV). The partnership supports the continued development of DTV's digital twin platform for Victoria, including customer-led extensions and innovative tools for sustainable urban planning, enhanced infrastructure management, and improved public services.
• Consortium members (Arcadis, Anditi, Hexagon, NGIS, Portable, RMIT, Symbolix, V2i)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Veris-led consortium for Digital Twin Victoria includes Arcadis, Anditi, Hexagon, NGIS, Portable, RMIT, Symbolix, V2i, and Wumara Group, bringing significant geospatial and 3D domain expertise to the DTV platform development.
• WSPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeris collaborated with WSP on Transgrid road surveys in NSW. WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services firms, and Veris provided Mobile Laser Scanning (MLS) technology to support Transgrid's infrastructure planning.
• Mesh (and Parsel platform)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeris acquired Mesh, a Melbourne-based specialist planning, urban design and landscape architecture consultancy, in 2025. The acquisition included a stake in Parsel, Mesh's proprietary digital platform for seamless development planning.
• Spatial VisionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeris acquired Spatial Vision in 2025. Founded in 1999, Spatial Vision provides innovative geospatial solutions and IT applications addressing spatial, social, and environmental challenges, with core services in Spatial and GIS Services, Enterprise GIS, and Application Development.
• TAFE NSWminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTAFE NSW is a collaborator in the Indigenous Surveyor Employment Pathway Program alongside Veris, Wumara Group, and Yarpa NSW Indigenous Business & Employment Hub, providing study and fieldwork to create pathways into the surveying industry.
• Yarpa NSW Indigenous Business & Employment HubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYarpa NSW Indigenous Business & Employment Hub collaborates with Veris, Wumara Group, and TAFE NSW on the Indigenous Surveyor Employment Pathway Program to create employment and economic opportunities for Indigenous Australians in surveying.
• Reconciliation AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeris' initial Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), Veris Reflect, was created in partnership with Reconciliation Australia, committing Veris to supporting reconciliation within the organisation and communities where it works.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• WSP: WSP is a global engineering professional services firm that has directly collaborated with Veris on Transgrid mobile laser scanning projects in NSW. It competes for the same large transport, infrastructure, and government consulting mandates and overlaps heavily on digital engineering, BIM, and survey-led asset management.
• Jacobs: Jacobs is a global professional services firm delivering engineering, digital, and consulting solutions. It is highly relevant as the former employer of Veris' CEO (Dr Michael Shirley) and GM Consulting & Advisory (Richard Ebbs, 18+ years at Jacobs), and competes with Veris across infrastructure, water, environment, and spatial data advisory engagements.
• Aurecon: Aurecon is a large global engineering and infrastructure advisory firm with deep Australian roots. It is directly relevant because Veris' CEO (Dr Michael Shirley) and COO (Angus Leitch) both came from Aurecon senior leadership, and Aurecon operates across the same transport, government, property, and energy segments where Veris competes for digital, advisory, and survey-led engagements.
• Fugro: Fugro is a global geo-data specialist providing surveying, hydrographic, and asset integrity services. It overlaps directly with Veris' reality capture, hydrography, and infrastructure monitoring service lines, particularly for energy, infrastructure, and government clients.
• Arcadis: Arcadis is a global design and consultancy firm participating alongside Veris in the Digital Twin Victoria consortium. It is comparable because Arcadis competes in property, infrastructure, and digital twin advisory markets that Veris also targets, particularly across Australian government and urban planning clients.

Direct peers

• Esri Australia: Esri Australia is the local distributor of Esri's ArcGIS platform and provides enterprise GIS implementation, training, and consulting services. It is directly comparable because it competes with Veris' GIS Services line (Spatial Vision acquisition) and GIS Training offering, serving similar government, utilities, and enterprise customers.
• NGIS (Australia): NGIS is an Australian geospatial specialist and Esri partner that is a member of the Veris-led Digital Twin Victoria consortium. It is a direct comparable because it provides enterprise GIS, spatial analytics, and location intelligence services to similar government, resources, and utilities clients across Australia.
• Nearmap: Nearmap is an ASX-listed aerial imagery and geospatial analytics company operating across Australia and North America. It is directly comparable because it serves overlapping government, infrastructure, and property customers with aerial reality capture data that competes with Veris' UAV and aerial survey offerings.

Regional players

• SMEC (Snowy Mountains Engineering Corporation): SMEC is an Australian-headquartered engineering consulting firm with global operations providing advisory and design services across infrastructure, transport, and government. It is comparable because it competes with Veris for transport, government, and water infrastructure advisory mandates in Australia and the broader region.
• BG&E Group: BG&E Group is an Australian engineering, advisory, and project management consultancy with strong transport and government sector presence. It is comparable to Veris because it competes for similar transport, property, and government consulting engagements across Australia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/verisaustralia
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@VerisLimited
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/veris-limited

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A4 records

Investments

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