A Simplified Break Down of California’s Battery Safety Chain Legislation

Posted on January 15th, 2026 by Christina Nichols

California has built one of the most thorough battery energy storage system (BESS) safety frameworks in the country. It ties projects early planning stages to energization by connecting requirements across emergency planning, operations and maintenance (O&M) and fire inspection. The framework grew out of experience. Incidents at Moss Landing and fires at Otay Mesa and […]

Racing for a Cause in San Diego

Posted on November 30th, 2025 by Christina Nichols

Several members of team Bowman took on the San Diego Triathlon Challenge as a relay team, supporting the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF)—an organization focused on expanding access to adaptive sports opportunities nationwide. The race included a one-mile swim, 30-mile bike ride and eight-mile run, though high surf conditions canceled the swim. The team adjusted on […]

Bowman Acquires Sierra Overhead Analytics, Expands Technology-enabled Engineering Services

Posted on October 6th, 2025 by Renee Narvaez

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 […]

Bowman’s 2025 Largest Engineering Firms Business Journal Rankings

Posted on June 3rd, 2025 by Ariana Hanaity

Bowman’s continued growth and expanding national platform were reflected in Business Journal rankings across markets throughout the country in 2025. These recognitions underscore the strength of our local teams, the confidence our clients place in us and our ability to deliver innovative infrastructure solutions in the communities where we live and work. Here’s how Bowman […]

Bowman Awarded Multi-Year Contract by City of Montebello for On-Call Engineering Services

Posted on February 28th, 2025 by Christina Nichols

Acquisition strategy continues to generate organic revenue growth Bowman has been awarded a $6 million on-call design and engineering services contract with the City of Montebello, California. The three-year agreement will generate $2 million annually and includes two optional one-year extensions, creating the potential for a five-year partnership worth up to $10 million. Under the […]

Calino Avenue Sewer and Storm Drain Improvements Project Receives APWA Project of the Year Award

Posted on December 11th, 2024 by Ariana Hanaity

Bowman and the City of Baldwin Park were recognized with the 2024 APWA Southern California Chapter BEST Project of the Year Award in the Drainage, Water and Wastewater category for the Calino Avenue Sewer and Storm Drain Improvements project. The award recognizes the project team’s efforts to address longstanding infrastructure challenges affecting residents while improving […]

Keeping the Coastline Clean with I Love a Clean San Diego

Posted on September 30th, 2024 by Christina Nichols

A morning at the beach looked a little different for Bowman’s San Diego team. Instead of surfboards and towels, they showed up with gloves and bags, joining I Love a Clean San Diego for a local beach cleanup. Just a few hours of pitching in to help keep the beach clean and looking out for […]

Bowman Expands Southwest Gas Engagements into Northern Nevada and California

Posted on July 30th, 2024 by Christina Nichols

Bowman was selected by Southwest Gas to provide on-call survey services in Western and Northern Nevada and California, marking the Company’s fifth ongoing on-call agreement with the natural gas distribution company and the first in these territories. Southwest Gas provides natural gas service to more than 2 million customers throughout Arizona, Nevada and portions of California. Bowman supports Southwest […]

CASE STUDY: Fast Track to Success: Snapdragon Stadium’s Two-Year Journey to Completion

Posted on April 15th, 2024 by Christina Nichols

Snapdragon Stadium is a multipurpose event center built by the campus of San Diego State University (SDSU) in California. The historic site was once home to the iconic Qualcomm Stadium and entered a new era under SDSU’s ownership in August 2020, marking the beginning of a transformative project. SDSU envisioned Snapdragon Stadium as more than […]

Lynwood Urban Bike Trail Named 2023 APWA Project of the Year

Posted on January 29th, 2024 by Christina Nichols

Bowman’s contribution to the Lynwood Urban Bike Trail in Lynwood, CA, has been awarded the 2023 American Public Works Association (APWA) Southern California Chapter Project of the Year in the Recreation and Athletic Facilities category. The Lynwood Urban Bike Trail blends urban planning with outdoor recreation. The project was celebrated by the APWA for its […]