SAM Acquires Echezabal & Associates, Inc.

SAM Companies Acquires Inland Geodetics

February 25, 2026

IT Services

SAM Companies has acquired Inland Geodetics, a Central Texas land surveying firm serving water utility, transportation, and local government clients. The acquisition expands SAM’s footprint in Central Texas and enhances its ability to support complex infrastructure programs across water, transportation, and public-sector markets.

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 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 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.

Surveying and Mapping, LLC Acquires So-Deep, Inc.

November 15, 2016

Engineering Services

Surveying and Mapping, LLC (SAM), a geospatial solutions firm headquartered in Austin, Texas, acquired So-Deep, Inc., a subsurface utility engineering (SUE) firm based in Manassas, Virginia. The acquisition expands SAM's service capabilities in SUE and provides immediate geographic entry into the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast markets.