What Layout does

Layout Inc. is a privately held construction surveying firm incorporated in December 2002 and headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey. The company provides professional surveying services to construction firms, state agencies in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, and property owners and developers across the tri-state region. Its core value proposition is precision construction layout and geospatial data collection delivered with a 24-48 hour mobilization commitment, enabled by union labor agreements with LIUNA Locals 825 (NY/NJ) and 15D (NYC) and prequalification with state agencies and individual construction companies across three states.

The company operates six core service lines: Full Machine Control (GPS/GNSS-guided automation integrated with heavy construction equipment), Traditional Survey (boundary, topographic, and construction staking using robotic and reflectorless total stations), Geospatial (GIS mapping, LiDAR scanning, and 3D modeling), UAV/Drone aerial data capture (RGB, LiDAR, and thermal imaging), Construction Layout (translation of design plans to physical site reference points), and Deformation Monitoring (continuous structural observation with real-time alerting). Most recently, Layout added subsurface utility markouts to its portfolio. The technology stack includes robotic total stations, GPS/GNSS receivers, UAVs, LiDAR scanners, and machine control systems that allow one- and two-person field crews. In-house capabilities span licensed professional land surveyors (PLSs), field crews, project managers, and CAD technicians.

Layout generates revenue through project-based professional service contracts billed to construction firms, contractors, and state agencies, with multi-year contract cadences and custom project-quoted pricing. The go-to-market model is enterprise field sales with direct relationships to construction general contractors, union job site mobilization, and prequalified vendor status for public infrastructure projects. There is no disclosed channel partner or digital marketing motion; customer acquisition is relationship-driven through referrals, prequalification lists, and union affiliations. The company has no disclosed venture capital, private equity, or institutional ownership, and is led by CEO/President Brendan Murray and Vice President of Survey James Flores, PLS.

Name

Layout

Legal name

Layout Inc.

Website

https://layoutinc.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Layout Inc. is a New Jersey-based construction surveying firm serving contractors, state agencies, and developers across NJ, NY, and PA with precision layout, machine control, geospatial, UAV, and deformation monitoring services delivered through union-affiliated field crews.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Surveying Services

NAICS

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (541370)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Landscape Architecture & Site Design (BPAHAKAC)

Keywords

• Construction surveying services
• Machine control automation
• UAV aerial mapping
• Geospatial LiDAR scanning
• Deformation monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Bridgewater

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Surveying Services: Project-based professional services revenue from surveying, construction layout, geospatial, UAV, machine control, and deformation monitoring services billed to construction firms, contractors, and state agencies.
2. Subsurface Utility Markouts: Most recently added service capability for subsurface utility markouts, expanding service offerings to construction clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Layout Inc. is a professional surveying firm that provides precision construction surveying and geospatial services to construction firms, contractors, and state agencies across NJ, NY, and PA. Its six core service lines—Full Machine Control, Traditional Survey, Geospatial, UAV/Drone, Construction Layout, and Deformation Monitoring—use robotic total stations, GPS/GNSS, LiDAR, drones, and machine control systems to translate engineering designs into accurate on-site reference points and enable real-time heavy equipment automation.

Product overview

Layout Inc. is a surveying firm offering a portfolio of six specialized surveying services for the construction industry. The core offerings include Full Machine Control (GPS/GNSS-guided heavy equipment automation), Traditional Survey (boundary, topographic, and construction staking), Geospatial (GIS mapping, LiDAR, 3D modeling), UAV/Drone (aerial surveying and mapping), Construction Layout (site staking and building footprint marking), and Deformation Monitoring (structural monitoring for bridges, buildings, dams, and slopes). The company operates as a single-service provider rather than a platform with modular add-ons, with each service available independently but often combined for comprehensive construction project support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full Machine Control Service that integrates GPS/GNSS-guided machine control technology with heavy construction equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, and graders to provide real-time guidance and automation, reduce errors, surface design issues early, and enable prompt RFI submission to keep projects on time and on budget. Aimed at construction firms executing large-scale building and infrastructure projects.
• Traditional Survey Traditional surveying services including boundary, topographic, and construction staking surveys delivered by experienced licensed surveyors using total stations and GPS equipment. Used by construction firms, property owners, and developers to establish a precise legal and physical foundation for projects.
• Geospatial Geospatial services including GIS mapping, 3D modeling, and spatial data analysis using LiDAR scanning, remote sensing, and custom geospatial solutions. Used by construction firms, developers, and public agencies to visualize and interpret site information for smarter planning and decision-making.
• UAV (Drone) UAV/Drone service delivered by certified drone operators using RGB, LiDAR, and thermal sensors to capture high-resolution aerial data for surveying, orthophotography, volumetric analysis, infrastructure inspections, and construction progress monitoring. Used by construction firms and developers to enhance oversight and reduce time and cost.
• Construction Layout Construction layout service that translates architectural and engineering designs into precise physical reference points on construction sites, ensuring building elements are positioned correctly from the start of the project. Used by construction firms, contractors, and property owners/developers.
• Deformation Monitoring Continuous observation and measurement service that uses robotic total stations, GPS/GNSS, LiDAR scanners, and automated sensors with real-time monitoring and alerts to detect structural movements and deformations over time. Used by asset owners, infrastructure operators, and public agencies to mitigate risk, ensure safety, and maintain structural integrity of bridges, buildings, dams, and slopes.
• Subsurface Utility Markouts Subsurface utility marking service identifying and marking underground utilities at construction sites prior to excavation. Used by construction firms and contractors to reduce risk of utility strikes and support safe site preparation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24-hour response time commitment for survey mobilization
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA) - Locals 825 (NY & NJ) and 15D (NYC)coreOthersLayout Inc. has union labor agreements with Locals 825 covering New York and New Jersey, and Local 15D covering New York City. These affiliations enable the company to mobilize quickly to union job sites on projects requiring project labor agreements, a key differentiator for accessing large-scale construction surveying contracts in the tri-state area.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm with a major surveying and geospatial practice; competes on the largest transportation, transit, and public infrastructure projects in the Northeast where Layout is also prequalified.
• Kimley-Horn: Large national engineering, planning, and surveying consultancy with offices across the U.S.; offers construction survey and geospatial services as part of broader site/civil practices — competes for high-end surveying work in the Northeast.
• WSP: Global engineering and professional services firm with significant surveying, GIS, and geospatial capabilities serving infrastructure and property clients — competes with Layout for large public-sector and private construction surveying engagements.
• NV5 Global: Public technical engineering and consulting firm providing surveying, geospatial, and construction services nationwide — competes with Layout on large infrastructure and public-sector surveying contracts, especially through acquisitions of regional firms.
• Bowman Consulting Group: National multi-discipline engineering and surveying firm with growing Northeast presence; offers construction staking, topographic, and geospatial services at a much broader geographic scale than Layout, representing a larger incumbent competitor.
• Stantec: Global engineering, architecture, and environmental services firm with substantial surveying and geospatial practices — competes with Layout on large-scale infrastructure and institutional construction projects in the tri-state area.

Direct peers

• Langan Engineering & Environmental Services: Major engineering and surveying firm with strong presence in NJ/NY, providing site/civil engineering and construction survey services to large-scale development projects — directly competes for the same union-affiliated, large-project surveying work as Layout.
• T&M Associates: New Jersey-based engineering, surveying, and environmental consulting firm serving construction and public-sector clients in the tri-state area — comparable mix of construction layout, boundary/topographic surveys, and state agency work.
• Control Point Associates: New Jersey-based surveying and consulting firm offering boundary, topographic, construction staking, and geospatial services to construction clients in the tri-state area — directly comparable service portfolio and regional footprint to Layout.
• Colliers Engineering & Design (formerly Maser Consulting): NJ-headquartered multi-discipline engineering and surveying firm providing construction layout, boundary surveys, and geospatial services across the Northeast — overlaps heavily with Layout's service lines and geographic focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/layout-inc.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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