Bowman today announced it has acquired the assets of California-based Sierra Overhead Analytics (“SOA”) and its technology affiliate ORCaS, Inc., two companies under common control. The acquisition expands Bowman’s energy practice and extends its digital services portfolio. SOA is an engineering firm providing technology-centric civil design, precision mapping and hydrology services to a wide range […]
Award builds on recent momentum in ports & harbors Bowman has been awarded a contract to provide planning and design services relating to the redevelopment of the West End Container Yard at Barbours Cut Terminal in the Port of Houston. The selection builds on more than $5 million in recent assignments involving major U.S. ports […]
Building a firm that attracts people, not just transactions, requires balancing scale, preserving culture and investing in long-term success. By Gary Bowman, Founder & CEO of Bowman When I founded Bowman in 1995, I couldn’t have predicted what the next three decades would look like, let alone that we’d be here today, celebrating our 30th […]
Two-year assignment adds to long-term reoccurring revenue Bowman has been selected by the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) to provide on-call bridge evaluation services across the state. Under the two-year contract, Bowman will inspect approximately 300 to 500 bridges statewide. The award deepens Bowman’s long-running relationship with NDOT and secures its place among a select […]
Biophilic design is reshaping the way infrastructure and public spaces are planned—moving beyond aesthetics to prioritize human experience, environmental integration and long-term functionality. As cities grow and infrastructure demands evolve, bringing nature into the built environment has become a critical part of responsible design. In this Q&A, Bowman landscape architect Jasmine Aryana explains how biophilic […]
Assignment supports long-term multi-phase engagement strategy Bowman has been selected by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to provide preliminary engineering services, including the preparation of an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the improvement of US 30 in the City of Morrison, Illinois. This assignment extends Bowman’s reach within IDOT and represents the first contract […]
U.S. energy demand is entering a period of explosive growth. In just five years, utilities are expected to match the electricity demand growth of the last 25. That kind of acceleration hasn’t happened in a generation, and it’s creating new risks and opportunities across the grid. Michael Schad, Bowman’s director of utilities, sees this once-in-a-generation […]
$250M DuPage WaterLink Pipeline Project adds to portfolio of major infrastructure projects Bowman has entered a $4.5 million master service agreement with the DuPage Water Commission (DWC) for construction engineering services for Section 2 of the WaterLink Pipeline Project, one of the largest water infrastructure initiatives in the Midwest. The WaterLink Pipeline is a $250 […]
Arlington County, Virginia prioritizes urban forestry as a key component of its long-term planning. With over 755,000 trees contributing to the character of the community, habitat, pollution removal, carbon storage and stormwater management, its tree canopy is critical infrastructure. But protecting and enhancing such a valuable resource requires more than good intentions; it demands reliable, […]
By Mike Schutz, director of renewables & power delivery Standalone battery storage was something many developers kept on the back burner. They weren’t ignored but, in many portfolios, battery energy storage systems (BESS) were something tied into larger solar or wind developments. That is changing, and quickly, after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR1) […]