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Survey Operations

Bowman is licensed to provide surveying and geospatial services across nearly every state in the nation, and our teams are ready to meet you wherever your project takes us, including by land, air and water. On the ground, we handle boundary and ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, topographic surveys, plat and legal description preparation and construction layout staking. In the air, our teams deploy drones and manned aircrafts for aerial mapping and LiDAR. We also offer terrestrial LiDAR for high-resolution 3D scanning of complex above-ground environments, and bathymetric surveying for projects involving waterways, lakes and coastal areas.

In Louisiana, Bowman operates as Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd. of Virginia Firm VF. (0000846)

In North Carolina, Bowman operates as Bowman North Carolina Ltd. (License Number F-1445)

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703.464.1000

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Project Highlights

Gas Gathering Collection System Survey

Various Locations, TX, LA
Bowman was engaged to provide open ditch as-built surveys for 315 miles of natural gas gathering systems. Bowman not only provided an accurate representation of the existing infrastructure but also served as a valuable resource for future maintenance, expansion and regulatory compliance.

Jefferson City Tornado Disaster Mapping

Jefferson City, MO
On May 22, 2019, an EF-3 tornado hit Jefferson City, MO. Within a few hours, several geospatial entities within the state established a data acquisition plan. Because of the emergency nature of this project, it was essential to provide data as quickly as possible to assist first responders in relief and recovery activities.

I-95 Emergency 3D Scanning

Florence, SC
Our team was retained by the South Carolina Department of Transportation, District 5 to perform emergency 3D laser scanning surveys on a ¾ mile segment of Interstate 95 running northerly from the I-95/I-20 Interchange.

Mohawk River Locks E8 to E7

Bergmann, NY
Bowman provided dual mapping data as part of the flood warning and optimization system in addition to maintenance and inspection contracts statewide. The team was contracted to provide bank-to-bank bathymetric mapping and simultaneous LiDAR data collection of the Mohawk River between Locks E8 and E7 to support flood modeling activities.

Dutch Chocolate Shop

Los Angeles, CA
Our 3D laser scanning team used the latest scanning technology to document every facet of the Dutch shop's ornate interior. The scans were turned into detailed Revit models, which the client used to design around the existing structure.

Fort Pickens Pedestrian Pier

Fort Pickens, FL
Our team of experts worked with the Army Corps of Engineers (COE) to perform a controlled topographic survey at Fort Pickens Beach to establish control points for the piles to accommodate the building of a pedestrian pier. The survey was controlled because artifacts had been discovered close to the proposed construction site.

Tanglewood Estates

Woodway, TX
The client hired us to create a master-planned community for custom homes with shared amenities such as parks and walking trails. Our team conducted a boundary survey of 169-acres for the previous owner prior to the development of the subdivision. The data for the boundary survey was taken with high-tech aerial survey equipment flown by our FAA-certified drone pilot.

Parliament

Waller County, TX
Performed surveying services for approximately 3,400 acres located in Waller County outside of Houston, TX. The scope included an aerial survey to collect orthoimagery and an on-the-ground boundary survey to produce ALTA surveys for all project area. Bowman’s team of professional surveyors marked out points and lines of any significant features found in the field and after in-depth title work.

Dominion Energy Critical Transmission Substation Security Plan

Various Locations, VA
Bowman provided state-of-the-art 3D laser scanning services for Dominion Energy’s $500 million Critical Transmission Substation Security Plan program.