SAM Companies Acquires Marbach (Marbach-Brady & Weaver and Marbach-Palm)

SAM Acquires GdB Geospatial

March 12, 2024

Engineering Services

SAM, a national provider of Managed Geospatial and Inspection services based in Austin, Texas, has merged GdB Geospatial into its SAM-NY Geospatial subsidiary, making the merged entity a 100% owned subsidiary of SAM. The transaction expands SAM's capabilities and footprint in geomatics, GIS, and spatial data management across utility, transportation, and public works markets.

SAM Companies Acquires MTPLS Surveying & Mapping

May 22, 2023

Engineering Services

SAM Companies (SAM) acquired MTPLS Surveying & Mapping, a Baltimore-based geomatics and surveying firm, to expand its geospatial, unmanned aerial mapping, and inspection capabilities in the Mid-Atlantic and utility markets. The MTPLS team, including owner and president Michael Trent, will join SAM as part of the company’s ongoing inorganic growth strategy to broaden technical capabilities and geographic presence.

SAM Acquires Echezabal & Associates, Inc.

October 18, 2022

Engineering Services

SAM, the Austin-based provider of geospatial and inspection solutions, acquired Echezabal & Associates, Inc., a Tampa-headquartered land surveying, mapping, and subsurface utility engineering firm. The deal expands SAM's technical capabilities and geographic presence in Florida (including stronger ties to FDOT District 7) and brings the entire Echezabal team, including President Stephen Tate, into SAM.

SAM Companies Acquires Inland Geodetics

February 25, 2026

Engineering Services

SAM Companies has acquired Inland Geodetics, a Central Texas land surveying firm, expanding SAM's footprint and capabilities in geospatial services for water, transportation, and public-sector clients. Inland Geodetics brings a small team with deep local market knowledge and longstanding client relationships to support complex infrastructure programs across Central Texas.

SAM Companies Acquires Hyatt Survey Services, Inc.

January 21, 2026

Engineering Services

SAM Companies has acquired Hyatt Survey Services, Inc., a Florida-based land surveying, mapping, and hydrographic firm with ~30 professionals. The deal expands SAM's presence and capabilities in Florida, adding surveying, aerial mapping/LiDAR and hydrographic services to better serve utilities, transportation and infrastructure clients across the Southeast.

SAM Companies Acquires Johnson Surveying and Mapping

August 17, 2021

Engineering Services

SAM Companies completed the acquisition of Johnson Surveying and Mapping, Inc., a Jacksonville, Florida–based land surveying firm, on August 13, 2021. The deal expands SAM’s geospatial and construction services footprint in northeast Florida and increases its project capacity and market diversity, with key Johnson staff (including owner Donald M. Johnson, Jr.) joining SAM.