Bowman Perspectives: The Case for Long-Term Water Quality Planning – A Q&A with James Lem

Posted on August 26th, 2026 by Ariana Hanaity

Water quality challenges are rarely solved with a single treatment or quick fix. Lasting solutions depend on understanding the conditions driving those challenges and planning for how water systems will perform over time. Whether managing water reuse, meeting regulatory requirements or addressing common water quality issues, decisions made early can have long-term impacts. In this […]

Bowman Debuts at #14 on BD+C’s Top Engineering Firms List

Posted on August 25th, 2026 by Ariana Hanaity

Bowman has made its debut in Building Design+Construction’s (BD+C) 2026 Giants 400 Report, ranking #14 on the publication’s Top 80 Engineering Firms list. The first-time placement recognizes Bowman among the nation’s leading engineering firms serving nonresidential building and multifamily housing markets. Now in its 50th year, BD+C’s annual Giants 400 Report benchmarks the nation’s largest […]

Bowman Rises in 2026 Ranking of Top 100 MEP Giants

Posted on August 18th, 2026 by Christina Nichols

Bowman has been recognized as one of the nation’s leading mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) firms in the 2026 MEP Giants report by Consulting-Specifying Engineer (CSE), which highlights the top 100 MEP and fire protection engineering firms across North America. Bowman ranked #79 on this year’s list, marking our highest-ever placement to date. Each year, […]

How Owner’s Representative Services Close the Solar & BESS Talent Gap

Posted on August 13th, 2026 by Christina Nichols

As utility-scale solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) developments continue to increase, many developers are finding they lack the experienced staff needed to bring projects to the finish line. In fact, the International Energy Agency reports that more than half of the 700 energy companies it surveyed are struggling to find seasoned project and […]

Bowman Advances Five Spots on ENR’s Top 150 Global Design Firms List

Posted on August 12th, 2026 by Christina Nichols

Bowman has climbed to #121 on Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) Top 150 Global Design Firms list, advancing five spots from #126 in 2025. The recognition marks Bowman’s third consecutive appearance on the list and reflects the company’s continued growth and expanding position within the engineering and design industry. The recognition follows Bowman’s strong showing across ENR’s […]

Bowman Consulting Group Enters into Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by Bernhard Capital Partners for $43.00 Per Share in Cash

Posted on August 10th, 2026 by Renee Narvaez

All-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.0 billion Transaction represents a 58% premium, based on Bowman’s closing share price of $27.23 on August 7, 2026 RESTON, Va. and BATON ROUGE, La. – August [10], 2026 – Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: BWMN) (“Bowman” or the “Company”), a national engineering services and program management firm, today announced […]

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 […]