Bowman Perspectives: Navigating a Once-in-a-Generation Utility Demand Surge – A Q&A with Michael Schad

Posted on August 13th, 2025 by Christina Nichols

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 […]

Bowman Wins Construction Engineering Role for One of the Midwest’s Largest Water Projects

Posted on August 12th, 2025 by Ariana Hanaity

$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 […]

CASE STUDY: Next-Gen Dual-Sensor Technology Transforms Tree Canopy Assessment in Arlington County, VA

Posted on July 30th, 2025 by Christina Nichols

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, […]

Why Developers Will Be Turning to Energy Storage Post-HR1

Posted on July 29th, 2025 by Christina Nichols

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) […]

Project Planning Gets a Reality Check After OBBB

Posted on July 23rd, 2025 by Christina Nichols

By Mike Schutz, director of renewables & power delivery Renewable developers are facing a hard truth following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB): federal policy is now putting a hard stop on the momentum built under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The window is now narrow for projects to receive tax […]

Bowman Perspectives: Balancing Project Goals with Wetland Protections – a Q&A with Levi Keszey, PWS

Posted on July 22nd, 2025 by Ariana Hanaity

Wetlands play an important role in protecting biodiversity and managing stormwater. But for developers and landowners, they also represent regulatory boundaries that can fundamentally alter what gets built and where. Accurately identifying wetland limits is more than a technical requirement; it’s a key step in understanding project feasibility and timelines. We sat down with Levi […]

Bowman Launches $25 Million Innovation Investment Fund to Drive Organic Growth and Expand Margins Through Technology-Enabled Services

Posted on July 14th, 2025 by Ariana Hanaity

Bowman today announced the launch of a $25 million innovation investment initiative designed to accelerate organic growth and expand margins by scaling technology-enabled services. The Bowman Innovative Growth Fund (“the BIG Fund” or the “Fund”) will invest in technologies that expand Bowman’s digital service offerings, strengthen core operations and enhance financial performance through automation, artificial […]

Bowman to Lead Multi-State Aerial Lidar Work Under U.S. Geological Survey’s 3D Elevation Program

Posted on July 10th, 2025 by Ariana Hanaity

Win adds to 150K+ mile lidar collection and processing legacy with USGS Bowman has been selected by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) along with Colorado-based Merrick & Company to lead aerial lidar data collection in support of its 3D Elevation Program (3DEP), marking the latest in a series of federal task orders awarded under the […]

Bowman Welcomes Staff of Park Architecture, Expanding Landscape Services and Opening First New Hampshire Office

Posted on July 9th, 2025 by Ariana Hanaity

Bowman has hired the workforce of Park Architecture, a New Hampshire-based landscape architecture and design firm. The addition establishes Bowman’s first office in New Hampshire and strengthens the company’s capabilities in landscape architecture, public space planning and development management. Park Architecture brings more than 25 years of licensed professional experience and a portfolio that spans […]

CASE STUDY: Equitable Pricing Models to Support Long-Term Water Supply Strategy

Posted on July 7th, 2025 by Ariana Hanaity

Formed as a joint partnership of five cities and two water districts in Washington State, Cascade Water Alliance (Cascade) is responsible for developing and implementing a long-term strategy to meet the water demand of its member agencies. A core element of Cascade’s strategy involves developing its own source of supply. Cascade took the first step […]