What Surveying Mapping does

SAM (Surveying and Mapping LLC) is a US-based geospatial services firm headquartered in Austin, Texas, providing surveying, mapping, GIS, BIM/3D laser scanning, aerial mapping and LiDAR, subsurface utility engineering, inspection, and digital twin solutions to utilities, transportation, government, and commercial/industrial clients. The company operates a managed services model branded Managed Geospatial Services™, supported by proprietary client-facing platforms CartoVid (a video and data portal) and GeoHub (a cloud-based geospatial collaboration environment), as well as a CIM-based network model management practice used to standardize utility grid data. Field delivery is enabled by a national network of regional offices with a stated 24-hour mobilization capability for rapid project deployment.

The company generates revenue through professional services fees on project-based or multi-year contracts, with pricing custom-quoted based on scope, complexity, location, and turnaround requirements; specifics are not publicly disclosed. Sales are conducted consultatively through enterprise field sales targeting large utilities, government agencies, transportation authorities, and commercial/industrial owners, with no disclosed software subscription revenue stream. Primary verticals are utilities (electric power, gas distribution, water, telecom, renewables, data centers), transportation (state DOTs, rail, aviation, bridges), and government (federal, state, local); secondary exposure spans commercial/industrial, oil & gas, and natural resources. SAM has pursued a tuck-in M&A strategy, having acquired Donaldson Garrett & Associates (May 2026), Doucet Survey, and Bruce Harris & Associates, and operating SAM-NY Geospatial as wholly-owned units.

Founded circa 2012 and ranked No. 92 on ENR's 2026 Top 500 Design Firms list (14th consecutive appearance), SAM operates with 501-1,000 employees across multiple US states and has received multiple Top Workplace recognitions (USA TODAY 2026; regional awards in Austin, Houston, Columbus, Charlotte, and Long Island). The firm is privately held with no disclosed institutional investor, parent company, or public market presence.

Name

Surveying Mapping

Legal name

Surveying and Mapping LLC

Website

https://saminc.biz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Surveying and Mapping (SAM) is a US-based geospatial services firm providing surveying, GIS, BIM, aerial LiDAR, utility engineering, and digital twin solutions to utilities, transportation, government, and commercial clients via a national network of regional offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geospatial Engineering Services

NAICS

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (541370), Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (541360)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374)

akta.pro primary industry

GIS & Spatial Data Management Platforms (BPAMANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Satellite Imagery & Remote Sensing Geospatial Platforms (BPAMANAM), Geospatial Data Management & Enterprise GIS (Geodatabases, Web GIS, Spatial Analytics) (EUAHAKAC), Geospatial (GIS) & Network Digital Twin Analytics (EUAJALAM)

Keywords

• Geospatial engineering services
• Land surveying services
• Aerial mapping LiDAR
• Subsurface utility engineering
• Utility network management

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Geospatial Services: Surveying, mapping, GIS, inspection, and data management services provided to utilities, transportation, government, and commercial clients. Services are project-based or contracted on retainer, with revenue derived from professional service fees for data collection, processing, analysis, and consulting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SAM delivers managed geospatial services for infrastructure programs, including land surveying, aerial mapping and LiDAR, GIS, BIM and 3D laser scanning, subsurface utility engineering, inspection, damage prevention, and digital solutions such as analytics/AI enablement, CIM-based utility network model management, and substation digital twin technology. Services are delivered to utilities, transportation, government, and commercial/industrial clients through regional offices backed by proprietary client portals (CartoVid, GeoHub).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Managed Geospatial Services™: A service offering model that provides geospatial data collection and management solutions.

Products and services

• Managed Geospatial Services™ Full-lifecycle managed service that collects, processes, and structures geospatial data into insights for infrastructure programs across utilities, transportation, government, and commercial/industrial clients.
• Land Surveying Provides precise geospatial data for boundary determination, topographic mapping, and construction staking across infrastructure, commercial, and government project types.
• Aerial Mapping (LiDAR & Photogrammetry) Aerial surveying and mapping services using LiDAR and photogrammetry for large-scale topographic data collection, including powerline corridor inspection.
• GIS (Geographic Information System) Services GIS services including GPS data collection, inspection and inventory, mapping and data development, GIS web and mobile applications, and public safety solutions.
• BIM / 3D Laser Scanning BIM and 3D laser scanning services producing detailed digital representations of infrastructure assets and construction sites.
• Survey / Construction Monitoring Monitoring services for construction progress tracking and survey verification throughout the project lifecycle.
• Damage Prevention Damage prevention services that protect underground utilities and infrastructure during excavation and construction activities.
• 3D Construction Inspection Advanced 3D inspection services for construction quality assurance and infrastructure integrity verification.
• Engineering Inspection Engineering inspection services ensuring compliance with design specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Powerline Inspection Aerial inspection services for power line infrastructure assessment and maintenance monitoring.
• FAC-008 Solutions Compliance solutions aligned with NERC FAC-008 standards for transmission facility ratings and documentation.
• Analytics & AI Enablement Data analytics and artificial intelligence services enabling clients to derive insights from geospatial data and implement AI-powered workflows.
• Geospatial Utility Network Management Management solutions for utility network data using geospatial information systems to maintain accurate infrastructure records.
• Network Model Management Management of utility network models ensuring data consistency and accuracy across enterprise systems.
• Unified Standards-Based Data Modeling (CIM) Common Information Model (CIM) based data modeling for standardized utility network representation and interoperability.
• Inspection Management & Analysis Comprehensive inspection data management and analytics platform for utility and infrastructure assets.
• Disaster Response Rapid geospatial data collection and analysis services for disaster assessment and recovery operations.
• Spatial Data Integration & Visualisation Integration and visualization services combining multiple data sources into actionable spatial intelligence.
• Substation Digital Twin (GridWorks) Digital twin services for electrical substations enabling simulation, monitoring, and optimization of substation operations.
• Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Subsurface utility engineering services for accurate mapping and management of underground utilities to minimize risks during construction.
• Utility Coordination Coordination services for managing utility relocations and integrations across multiple stakeholders on infrastructure projects.
• CartoVid Client Portal Client-facing video and visualization portal for viewing and interacting with geospatial project data.
• GeoHub Client Portal Online platform providing clients access to geospatial data, project deliverables, and collaboration tools.

Quantifiable outcome

• Deployment capability within 24 hours for rapid project mobilization
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Doucet SurveyminorOthers · 23 April 2026Acquisition by Surveying And Mapping as part of expansion strategy in the geospatial services market. This acquisition expands SAM's surveying capabilities and market presence, following the broader trend of consolidation in the GIS and surveying services sector.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Tetra Tech: Engineering and consulting firm with strong water, environmental, and infrastructure practices that overlap with SAM's utility and government work. Larger incumbent competing in similar RFP processes.
• Fugro: Global geo-data specialist providing surveying, subsurface, and asset integrity services to infrastructure, energy, and government clients. Comparable technical capabilities with international reach SAM lacks.
• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm with large geospatial, surveying, and digital practice serving utilities, transportation, and government. Much larger incumbent with overlapping capabilities.
• HDR Inc. Employee-owned engineering firm with significant transportation, utility, and geospatial capabilities. Competes with SAM on infrastructure programs and bridge/roadway inspection work.
• Stantec: Global engineering, architecture, and environmental services firm offering surveying, GIS, and infrastructure services as part of a much broader portfolio. Larger scale incumbent competing in similar end markets.

Direct peers

• Timmons Group: Engineering and technology firm with strong surveying, GIS, and geospatial practices serving utilities, transportation, and public-sector clients. Comparable scale and service overlap to SAM.
• NV5 Global: Public technical engineering and consulting firm with sizable geospatial, surveying, and infrastructure services. Competes directly with SAM in utility, transportation, and government markets and pursues a similar M&A roll-up strategy.
• Michael Baker International: Engineering, planning, and consulting firm with substantial surveying, geospatial, and infrastructure practice serving transportation, utilities, and federal clients. Direct competitor across SAM's core verticals.
• Woolpert: National architecture, engineering, and geospatial (AEG) firm offering surveying, LiDAR/aerial mapping, GIS, and utility infrastructure services across the US. Closely comparable to SAM in service mix, end markets, and digital platform strategy.
• Surdex Corporation: Mid-size geospatial services firm specializing in aerial mapping, LiDAR, and photogrammetry for government and utility clients. Directly comparable to SAM's aerial mapping and remote sensing capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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