LEED v5 MEP Edition: Indoor Environmental Quality

Posted on August 4th, 2026 by Christina Nichols

LEED v5 is one of the most significant updates to the U.S. Green Building Council’s framework in nearly a decade. Many prerequisites and credits have been introduced, reorganized, renamed, combined or relocated into other categories. This post kicks off a series on the MEP-related changes in LEED v5, comparing each one against its LEED v4.1 […]

Bowman Perspectives: What It Takes to Win Federal Grants Across Industries – A Q&A with Bowman’s Grant Writing Team

Posted on July 21st, 2026 by Christina Nichols

Bowman’s grant writing team is built to work across industries, including local utilities, municipal water & wastewater and transportation. Across those sectors, our team has helped local governments throughout the U.S. secure federal and state grants and low-interest loans ranging from $1 million to $500 million for water, sewer and transportation projects. And because Bowman’s […]

Bowman Earns Placement on 2026 Business Journal Rankings Nationwide

Posted on July 13th, 2026 by Christina Nichols

Bowman continues to strengthen its presence in key markets across the country, earning recognition on Business Journal Largest Engineering Firms rankings from coast to coast. These rankings reflect the expertise of our teams, the trust of our clients and our ongoing commitment to delivering impactful projects across the built environment. Here’s a look at where […]

Richmond, VA Office Brings Competitive Spirit to Annual Field Day

Posted on July 10th, 2026 by Ariana Hanaity

Bowman’s team in Richmond recently put their competitive spirit to the test during the office’s annual Field Day, bringing employees together for teamwork, friendly competition and a little summer fun. After cooling off with a water balloon fight, four teams participated in a variety of challenges, including grab the ring, noodle jousting, relay races, two […]

Virginia Teams Get a Close-Up Look at Bowman’s Newest Aircraft

Posted on July 1st, 2026 by Ariana Hanaity

Employees from Bowman’s Leesburg and corporate offices in Virginia recently had the chance to tour the newest addition to the company’s manned aerial fleet, a Cessna 208 Caravan, during a stopover at Leesburg Executive Airport. The pilots hosting the visit walked employees through the aircraft, giving them a firsthand look at the newest addition to […]

Bowman Ranks on ENR Top 500 Design Firms, Lands Among Top 100 for Fourth Consecutive Year

Posted on June 29th, 2026 by Christina Nichols

Bowman’s investments in talent, capabilities and geographic reach continue to earn industry recognition, with the company ranking #71 on Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) 2026 Top 500 Design Firms list. This year’s ranking, which reflects revenue from design services performed in 2025, marks Bowman’s fourth consecutive year in the top 100 and our twenty-third appearance on the […]

Brea, CA Team Hits the Ground Running at Placentia Centennial 5K

Posted on June 27th, 2026 by Ariana Hanaity

Team members from Bowman’s Brea, California office recently joined more than 500 runners, walkers and community members as sponsors and participants in the City of Placentia Centennial 5K, celebrating the city’s 100th anniversary. Held as part of Placentia’s centennial celebration, the event brought together local businesses, residents and families for a morning of fitness, connection […]

Bowman Secures $11.2 Million in USDA Aerial Mapping Awards

Posted on June 24th, 2026 by Ariana Hanaity

Large USDA PINE award cycle win reflects investment in fleet and capture technology Bowman has secured $11.2 million in new aerial acquisition awards under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Production Imagery for the National Environment (PINE) Blanket Purchase Agreement. The three awards span the National Resources Inventory (NRI), National Agriculture Imagery Program (NAIP) and […]

Woonasquatucket River Greenway Project Earns Three RI Industry Awards

Posted on June 16th, 2026 by Ariana Hanaity

The Kinsley Avenue and Promenade Street Greenway project, the newest one-mile section of Providence’s Woonasquatucket River Greenway, has earned three Rhode Island industry awards recognizing its impact on mobility, public space and environmental resilience. The project received the Excellence in Plan Implementation Award from the American Planning Association Rhode Island Chapter, the Innovative Transportation Solutions […]

Bowman By Land, Air & Sea: Why Land Strategy Starts with ROW and Survey Working as One

Posted on June 10th, 2026 by Ariana Hanaity

Bowman by Land, Air & Sea is a blog series that explores the full scope of our services and how they work together to support today’s built environment. Whether a project calls for work on land, in the air or at sea, Bowman brings an integrated approach to every phase of development. Before a land-based […]