What DGT Associates does

DGT Associates is a privately held professional surveying and engineering firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with regional offices in Framingham and Worcester. The firm delivers four core service lines: land surveying (boundary, ALTA/NSPS land title, topographic, and construction surveys); civil engineering (site assessment, permitting, civil/site design, and construction inspection); subsurface utility engineering and mapping (SUE/SUM) using ground-penetrating radar, electromagnetic induction, and radar tomography to ASCE 38-02 standards; and 3D laser scanning and imaging with BIM/CAD deliverables. Its technological differentiation rests on geospatial sensor platforms including terrestrial and mobile LiDAR, multi-frequency GPR arrays (200 MHz to 2000 MHz), and proprietary Digital Utility Atlas outputs, supported by 140+ years of archived survey records acquired through predecessor firms.

DGT serves developers and construction managers, municipalities and government agencies, utilities and energy providers, academic institutions, and healthcare and transportation facilities across New England with a primary concentration in Massachusetts. Revenue is generated through project-based, quote-driven professional services contracts; pricing is project-specific and not publicly tiered. The go-to-market model is sales-led with enterprise field coverage through dedicated project managers and regional survey directors managing direct client relationships across the Boston, Framingham, and Worcester offices.

The firm has grown primarily through acquisition and consolidation of legacy New England surveying and engineering practices, including Gunther Engineering (2006), Cullinan Engineering (2011), Schofield Brothers (2015), and R.E. Cameron & Associates (2025). Notable enterprise engagements include sole-source subsurface utility mapping for Eversource's Boston electric grid improvement (60+ miles of ASCE 38-02 survey data), Harvard Business School campus mapping, MIT 3D scanning for Kresge Auditorium, Logan Airport modernization, and Mass General Hospital site surveys. The firm continues to invest in owned mobile mapping equipment, industry conference presence, and selected hires in surveying and utility locating roles.

Name

DGT Associates

Legal name

DGT Associates

Website

https://dgtassociates.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DGT Associates is a Boston-based professional surveying and engineering firm delivering land surveying, civil engineering, subsurface utility mapping (SUE/SUM), and 3D laser scanning services to developers, municipalities, utilities, academic institutions, and healthcare facilities across Massachusetts and New England.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Surveying and Engineering Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330), Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (541360), Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (541370), Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (54137), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Geotechnical & Subsurface Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAB), Geotechnical Design, Engineering & Consulting (Analysis, Design, Peer Review) (IMAFAOAK)

Keywords

• Land surveying services
• Civil engineering services
• Subsurface utility mapping
• 3D laser scanning
• Construction support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

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 Surveying Services: Project-based professional surveying services including land surveys, construction support, ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, topographic mapping, and boundary surveys for developers, municipalities, and institutions. Revenue recognized on a per-project basis.
2. Civil Engineering Services: Civil engineering services spanning site assessment, planning, civil/site design, permitting, and construction inspection. Includes wetland delineation, stormwater management, sewage disposal system design, and Title 5 inspections for residential, commercial, and municipal clients.
3. Subsurface Utility Mapping (SUE/SUM): Specialized subsurface utility engineering and mapping services using advanced technologies including GPR, radar tomography, and electromagnetic induction. Delivered as comprehensive CAD/BIM models and Digital Utility Atlases to ASCE 38-02 standards.
4. 3D Scanning & Imaging Services: 3D laser scanning services for existing conditions surveys, building façade mapping, BIM documentation, forensic surveys, and historic preservation. Deliverables include point clouds, Revit models, and 2D CAD drawings.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DGT Associates is a professional surveying and engineering firm delivering land surveying, civil engineering, subsurface utility engineering/mapping (SUE/SUM), and 3D laser scanning services to construction managers, municipalities, utilities, academic institutions, and healthcare facilities. Services include boundary and ALTA/NSPS surveys, topographic mapping, construction layout, civil site design, permitting, construction inspection, ground-penetrating radar-based utility mapping to ASCE 38-02 standards, and BIM-ready point cloud and Revit deliverables. Projects are quoted and delivered on a per-project basis using advanced geospatial technologies combined with archives from predecessor firms dating back to 1877.

Product overview

DGT Associates offers a portfolio of professional surveying and engineering services delivered as distinct service lines rather than a unified software product. The core offerings include Land Surveying Services (boundary, ALTA/NSPS land title, topographic, and construction surveys), Engineering Services (site assessment, civil design, permitting, construction inspection), SUE/SUM Subsurface Utility Engineering and Mapping services (using GPR, EMI, and radar tomography technologies), and 3D Scanning and Imaging Services (ground-based LiDAR/BIM). These services are provided as professional consulting engagements to construction managers, municipalities, utilities, developers, and institutions across New England.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Surveying Services Professional land surveying services including boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, topographic mapping, construction layout, and deformation monitoring for projects of varying scales. Targeted at commercial developers, construction managers, municipalities, and institutions across New England.
• Engineering Services Civil engineering services spanning site assessment, civil/site design, permitting, and construction inspection and administration for commercial, municipal, and residential clients. Includes wetland delineation, stormwater management, sewage disposal system design, and Title 5 inspections.
• SUE/SUM (Subsurface Utility Engineering/Mapping) Subsurface utility mapping and engineering services using ground-penetrating radar (GPR), electromagnetic induction (EMI), and radar tomography to map underground utilities to ASCE 38-02 standards. Deliverables include comprehensive CAD/BIM models, vacuum-excavation-confirmed Quality Level A maps, and a Digital Utility Atlas for campus and facility management.
• 3D Scanning & Imaging Services 3D laser scanning (ground-based LiDAR) services for existing conditions documentation, building fa\u00e7ade mapping, BIM development, and forensic surveys. Deliverables include point clouds, Revit models at LOD 200+, and 2D CAD drawings for commercial, institutional, and government building projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivered 60+ miles of ASCE 38-02 Quality Level C and D survey data for Eversource electric grid project
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EversourcecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Eversource, New England's leading energy provider, partnered with DGT as the sole provider of underground utility mapping for Boston's electric grid improvement project in Allston. DGT delivered over 60 miles of ASCE 38-02 Quality Level C and D survey data, followed by Quality Level B and A surveying for selected routes. The partnership enabled Eversource to make informed decisions about transmission route selection for connecting substations to power plants.
• Nitsch EngineeringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDGT teamed with Nitsch Engineering on the Mass Eye and Ear facility improvement project, providing survey support in coordination with the project designer.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• GHD: Global engineering, architecture, and environmental consultancy with surveying and subsurface practices serving municipal and utility clients. Competes for medium-to-large infrastructure programs in the U.S. Northeast.
• Stantec: Global professional services firm with large geomatics/surveying and infrastructure practices. Bundles surveying, SUE, and engineering into multi-discipline programs, often competing as a prime contractor on large DOT and utility engagements.
• AECOM: Global engineering and infrastructure firm with surveying, SUE, and 3D scanning capabilities typically delivered as part of large program management contracts. Competes for major public-sector programs where DGT would otherwise serve as subconsultant.
• Terracon Consultants: Large U.S. geotechnical, environmental, and facilities consultancy with utility mapping and subsurface investigation services. Overlaps DGT's SUE/SUM work for institutional, utility, and developer clients.
• Jacobs Solutions: Global professional services and engineering firm with surveying, geospatial, and subsurface capabilities serving DOTs, utilities, and federal clients. Acts as a prime on large infrastructure programs that overlap DGT's specialty.

Direct peers

• VHB (Vanasse Hangen Brustlin): New England-based engineering, planning, and surveying firm with deep municipal, transportation, and institutional relationships across Massachusetts. Directly overlaps DGT in surveying, civil/site design, and SUE services for DOT, municipal, and institutional clients.
• Haley & Aldrich: Geotechnical and subsurface engineering consultancy with strong practice in subsurface investigations for utility, transportation, and campus projects. Overlaps DGT's SUE/SUM and geotechnical-adjacent work for complex urban sites.
• Weston & Sampson: Regional engineering, surveying, and environmental services firm headquartered in Massachusetts with similar public-sector, utility, and institutional client mix in New England. Comparable scale and service breadth including civil/site design and infrastructure support, directly competing for the same municipal and developer work.

Regional players

• Sanborn Head & Associates: New England-based engineering and environmental consulting firm serving development, institutional, and infrastructure clients. Comparable size and regional focus, with overlapping civil/site and surveying services.
• Hoyle, Tanner & Associates: New England-based engineering firm with surveying, civil, and transportation practices serving municipal and aviation clients including Logan and other regional airports. Direct overlap with DGT on institutional, transportation, and municipal engagements.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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