SAM Acquires Echezabal & Associates, Inc.

SAM Acquires S. Nelson & Associates

January 8, 2025

Engineering Services

SAM, a managed geospatial services provider based in Austin, Texas, has acquired S. Nelson & Associates, Inc., a Dallas, Georgia-based data-collection and surveying firm focused on electric transmission and distribution line engineering surveys. The acquisition expands SAM's footprint in the southeastern United States and enhances its geomatics, spatial data management, and infrastructure-mapping capabilities for utility clients.

SAM Acquires GeoSolutions, LLC

May 8, 2023

Engineering Services

SAM, a leading provider of professional geospatial and inspection solutions, has acquired GeoSolutions, LLC, a The Woodlands-based geomatics firm. The acquisition strengthens SAM’s presence in the Houston metropolitan area, expands its client relationships in utilities, transportation and local government, and brings the GeoSolutions team into SAM to support ongoing geographic and capability growth.

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 Axis Survey & Mapping

March 13, 2023

Engineering Services

SAM Companies, a leading provider of geospatial and inspection solutions, has acquired Axis Survey & Mapping, a Redmond, Washington-based geomatics firm. The deal expands SAM's technical capabilities and geographic presence in the Pacific Northwest; the entire Axis team, including CEO Travis Bradley, will join SAM. Axis was represented by Chinook Capital Advisors in the transaction.

SAM Companies Acquires Ghiotto & Associates

December 6, 2021

Engineering Services

SAM Companies, a national provider of geospatial and inspection solutions, completed the acquisition of Ghiotto & Associates, Inc., a Jacksonville-based land surveying and mapping firm, on December 3, 2021. The add-on expands SAM’s technical capabilities and project capacity in Florida — strengthening its presence with public-sector clients such as the Florida Department of Transportation and advancing the company’s Southeast growth strategy.