SAM Acquires S. Nelson & Associates

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 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 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 Companies Acquires Wellston Associates Land Surveyors

November 2, 2023

Engineering Services

SAM Companies, a leading provider of geospatial and inspection solutions headquartered in Austin, Texas, has acquired Wellston Associates Land Surveyors, a full-service geomatics firm based in Warner Robins, Georgia. The acquisition expands SAM's capabilities in boundary, topographic, stakeout and digital mapping services and strengthens its presence in Georgia and the broader Southeastern United States.

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.