Surveying, reality capture, and geospatial services that support planning, design, construction, and asset management.
SME’s Survey team provides accurate, reliable site data that gives projects a confident starting point and reduces risk from design through construction. By combining proven surveying practices with advanced geospatial technologies, we provide clear dependable information that supports informed decision making, minimizes redesign, and improves coordination across all phases of a project.
Survey services integrate seamlessly with SME’s civil, geotechnical, environmental, and construction materials services, creating a coordinated single-firm approach. This allows SME to identify constraints early, streamline design and construction coordination that support efficient design and confident project delivery.
Our surveying expertise includes:
Boundary + ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys
Defining property boundaries and easements to support site acquisition and transactions, development, and financing. Prepared with attention to regulatory requirements and coordination with design and development teams.
Topographic + Existing Conditions Surveys
Mapping site features, elevations, utilities, and site improvements to provide base data for design, permitting, and construction.
Reality Capture + Advanced Survey Technologies
3D laser scanning and UAV-based reality capture utilizing LiDAR and high-resolution photogrammetry provide precise, data rich models of existing conditions. These tools improve design accuracy and coordination on complex or active sites.
Geospatial + GIS Services
Collecting and analyzing spatial data to support planning, infrastructure management, and long-term asset operations. GIS services help leverage survey data for use beyond construction.
Construction Layout + Staking
Translating design intent into the field by accurately placing buildings, utilities, pavements, and site improvements during construction. Close coordination with contractors and design teams helps maintain alignment and schedule.
Land Development + Project Support
Coordinating survey services with engineering, regulatory, and construction needs. SME’s integrated approach helps identify constraints early, streamline approvals, and maintain continuity throughout the project lifecycle.
As-Built + Record Surveys
Documenting completed site conditions to support closeout, regulatory compliance, and long-term asset management, providing owners with dependable documentation for future renovations, expansions, and maintenance.
