R.H. Batterman & Co., Inc.

What R.H. Batterman & Co., Inc. does

R.H. Batterman & Co., Inc. is a multi-discipline civil engineering, land surveying, and construction management firm headquartered in Beloit, Wisconsin, founded in 1917 and currently in its fourth generation of family ownership. The firm employs 40+ professionals across three offices (Beloit, Janesville, and Elkhorn) and serves clients throughout Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. Its service portfolio spans nine offerings: land surveying (including UAV/LiDAR drone surveying using DJI Matrice 350 RTK with Zenmuse L2 sensor), municipal engineering, transportation engineering, water resources, site and civil design, communication design and permitting, residential reconstruction, construction management, and funding and grant assistance.

The firm's primary customer base consists of state, county, and municipal government clients (notably the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, the City of Janesville, the City of Beloit, and Kenosha County) alongside private developers, educational institutions, and commercial enterprises. The Construction Management team alone has delivered more than 100 WisDOT projects totaling over $400 million in construction value over the past 20 years, including a $270 million managed portion of the I-39/90 corridor expansion. Differentiated technical capabilities include LiDAR UAV surveys (capturing ~300M data points with 0.06 ft accuracy in roughly one week versus 1-2 months conventionally) and a specialized hydraulic/hydrology modeling software suite.

Batterman operates a fee-for-service professional services model, generating revenue through project-based contracts pursued primarily via direct engagement and RFP/RFQ processes. The firm employs relationship-based business development, supported by thought leadership content, industry awards (2022 ACEC Wisconsin Best in State, 2025 WisDOT Excellence in Concrete Paving), and community engagement. A differentiated service line, Funding and Grant Assistance, has helped clients secure $31 million in government grants over the past decade. The firm is co-owned and managed by principals including President Frank McKearn, PE; VP of Design Todd Needham, PE; VP of Construction Management Lance Wagner, PE; and VP of Survey Kristin Belongia, PLS. No external investment, private equity ownership, or acquisition activity has been identified.

Name

R.H. Batterman & Co., Inc.

Legal name

R.H. Batterman & Co., Inc.

Website

https://rhbatterman.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

R.H. Batterman & Co., Inc. is a fourth-generation, family-owned civil engineering, land surveying, and construction management firm serving municipalities, WisDOT, and private developers across Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois from offices in Beloit, Janesville, and Elkhorn.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil Engineering Services

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990), Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (541370), Land Subdivision (23721)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Erosion & Sediment Control (Silt Fences, SWPPP Implementation) (IMAFAKAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

ROW Access, Road & Trail Construction/Maintenance (EUADAOAE), Wetlands & Waters of the U.S. Delineation / Riparian Assessments (EUAHAHAC)

Keywords

• Civil engineering services
• Land surveying services
• Municipal engineering
• Construction management
• Transportation engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Beloit

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Engineering Services: Fee-for-service professional services including civil engineering design, municipal engineering, transportation engineering, water resources, site and civil design, communication design and permitting, and residential reconstruction. Services provided to government agencies and private sector clients on a project basis.
2. Land Surveying Services: Professional surveying services including boundary surveys, topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, construction staking, and UAV/drone surveying. Provided to government and private clients.
3. Construction Management Services: Construction oversight and management services for infrastructure projects, including inspection, materials testing, and project coordination for WisDOT and municipal projects.
4. Funding and Grant Assistance: Grant research, writing, and application assistance for municipalities seeking government funding for infrastructure projects. Helped secure $31 million in funding for municipalities over the past decade.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

R.H. Batterman & Co., Inc. is a multi-discipline civil engineering and land surveying firm delivering nine integrated service lines: land surveying (including UAV/LiDAR), municipal engineering, transportation engineering, water resources, site & civil design, communication design & permitting, residential reconstruction, construction management, and funding & grant assistance. Services are delivered by a 40+ person professional staff to government agencies, municipalities, and private developers in Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois.

Product overview

R.H. Batterman & Co., Inc. is a multi-discipline civil engineering and surveying firm offering a unified portfolio of professional services. The company provides nine core service offerings: Land Surveying (including UAV/LiDAR drone surveying), Municipal Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Water Resources (stormwater management), Site & Civil Design, Communication Design & Permitting, Residential Reconstruction, Construction Management, and Funding & Grant Assistance. These services work together to deliver comprehensive infrastructure solutions from initial survey through design and construction completion, serving both public and private clients throughout Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Land Surveying Professional land surveying services including boundary surveys, topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, construction staking, and UAV/drone surveying using LiDAR technology. Provided to government agencies, developers, and private clients across Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois.
• Municipal Engineering Civil engineering solutions for towns, villages, and cities including infrastructure planning, utility design, and municipal project delivery.
• Transportation Engineering Roadway design, highway improvements, intersection design, and transportation infrastructure engineering for state, county, and local projects.
• Water Resources Stormwater management, floodplain management, hydraulic and hydrology analysis, and water quality design for municipal, commercial, and residential developments.
• Site & Civil Design Site development, civil engineering design, grading, drainage, and permitting for commercial, industrial, and residential projects.
• Communication Design & Permitting Project communication, public involvement facilitation, and permit coordination services for infrastructure projects.
• Residential Reconstruction Engineering services for residential infrastructure reconstruction including roadway improvements and utility upgrades in residential areas.
• Construction Management Construction oversight, inspection, quality control, and project management services for public and private sector infrastructure projects.
• Funding & Grant Assistance Grant research, writing, and application services to help municipalities secure government funding for infrastructure projects. The firm has helped secure $31 million in funding over the past decade.

Quantifiable outcome

• LiDAR UAV surveys completed in ~1 week vs. 1-2 months conventionally, capturing 300M+ data points with 0.06 ft accuracy
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jewell Associates Engineers, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering, architectural, and surveying firm headquartered in Spring Green, Wisconsin partnered with Batterman for aerial LiDAR UAV survey assistance on the County Trunk Highway T project. Batterman provided LiDAR UAV technology to supplement Jewell's conventional survey methods for capturing topographic data of approximately 7 miles of rural roadway.
• Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWisDOT engages Batterman as a contractor for major transportation infrastructure projects including the US-51/Center Avenue reconstruction, IH 39/90 expansion ($270M managed portion), bridge reconstruction projects, and various roadway improvements across southern Wisconsin. Batterman provides construction management and engineering services under WisDOT standards and procedures.
• Gruber ConsultingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting firm brought onto the Park Avenue Reconditioning project team for all required appraisals and negotiation services for 43 parcels and five utility parcels requiring right-of-way acquisition.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kapur & Associates: Wisconsin-headquartered civil engineering, surveying, and construction management firm serving DOT and municipal clients. Comparable in size, services, and Wisconsin DOT orientation.
• MSA Professional Services: Wisconsin-based multi-discipline civil engineering, surveying, and planning firm of comparable size, serving municipalities and DOTs across the upper Midwest. Directly comparable business model and client base to Batterman.
• Short Elliott Hendrickson (SEH): Regional civil engineering, surveying, environmental, and architecture firm serving municipal, county and state DOT clients across the Midwest. Closely comparable service mix and project types.
• raSmith: Wisconsin-headquartered civil engineering, surveying, and development services firm with strong municipal and DOT practice. Comparable multi-discipline service portfolio and geographic overlap.
• Ayres Associates: Mid-sized Midwest civil engineering, surveying, and architecture firm serving state DOTs and municipalities. Direct comparable on transportation and municipal infrastructure work.
• JT Engineering: Wisconsin-based civil engineering and surveying firm focused on WisDOT and municipal projects. Closely comparable scale, service mix, and geographic focus.
• KL Engineering: Wisconsin-based civil engineering firm with WisDOT and municipal focus on transportation, structural, and site design. Similar scale and project types to Batterman.

Regional players

• Gremmer & Associates: Wisconsin-based civil engineering and land surveying firm serving municipalities and private developers. Smaller-scale peer with comparable service lines but more limited geographic reach.

Broad incumbents

• Stantec: Global multi-discipline engineering, surveying, and environmental consulting firm with significant Wisconsin presence. Competes with Batterman on larger WisDOT and municipal pursuits as a broad incumbent.
• KCI Technologies: Large multi-disciplinary engineering firm with transportation, civil, and surveying practices competing for WisDOT and municipal work. Broad incumbent offering overlap with Batterman's core services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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