Landpoint Awarded Third Place on 2014 ZweigWhite Hot Firm List

zweigwhite2014Landpoint is excited to announce that it has been awarded the #3 spot on the 2014 ZweigWhite Hot Firm List. This marks the third consecutive year that the company has been awarded a spot on the exclusive list which ranks the top 100 fastest growing firms in the A/E/P and environmental consulting industry.

“We are thrilled to have placed so high on this year’s list” says James Souter, CEO of Landpoint. “Our team has worked very hard to support and control the growth we’ve been experiencing.”

Landpoint has grown to more than 220 professionals, from land surveyors to licensed professional engineers, who are located across the nation. Many of its operations are located in extremely active energy development zones. The company has secured long term relationships with some of the largest clients in the Eagle Ford, Permian Basin, Haynesville Shale, and other emerging oil and gas formations. Additionally, Landpoint and its subsidiaries provide surveying and engineering services for municipalities, construction firms, and industrial companies.

The list looks at more than 100,000 firms located in the United States and Canada and only recognizes those who have outperformed the economy and their competitors. The economic recovery is well underway as firms on the list in 2014 boast an impressive median growth rate of 72 percent, up significantly from 44 percent in 2013.

“Getting on The ZweigWhite Hot Firm list is a tremendous achievement,” said Mark Zweig, ZweigWhite founder. “That’s especially true now the economy is doing better,” Zweig added. “The goal post is getting higher”

The Hot Firm award is the most recent of several accolades presented to Landpoint for 2014. Earlier this year the Association for Corporate Growth awarded Landpoint with the “Deal of the Year” award after successfully creating and executing a long-term acquisition strategy and integration platform. In 2013 Landpoint completed transactions with King Surveyors of Windsor, Colorado and West Company of Midland in Midland, TX.

Landpoint Acquires Two Other Land Surveying Companies, Awarded “Deal of the Year”

Oil and Gas ProjectsLandpoint scored big at the annual D CEO/ACG Mergers & Acquisitions Awards event held May 6 in Dallas, winning the award for “Deal of the Year” in its category.  The award was based on the Landpoint’s recent acquisition of two other land surveying companies: West Company of Midland, LLC. in Midland, Texas and the Fort Collins, Colorado based King Surveyors, LLC., last year.

The company’s deals topped competitors in the category of similar transactions, worth up to $50 million. The company now has more than 220 employees and nine office locations in five states – including its new Midland, Texas regional office with a primary focus on oil & natural gas infrastructure development.

“We are honored to have caught the attention of D CEO and ACG’s Mergers & Acquisitions Awards panel,” said company Vice President Chad Souter. “We were very confident in our initial strategy and it’s exciting to receive recognition from leaders in the M&A industry.”

Landpoint’s strategy included diversifying its client base and geographical exposure through acquisitions that paralleled the organic growth strategy of the company. Landpoint has become a platform for future acquisitions and has automated many processes for integration and development plans. The combined land surveying companies of Landpoint, King Surveyors, and West Company of Midland now hold a significant market share for top production and midstream companies throughout the Eagle Ford and Permian Basin, as well as the Niobrara and Haynesville shale plays.

The awards, presented by D CEO and the Association for Corporate Growth, highlighted four different categories: small, midsize, large and mega deals, as well as a handful of dealmakers for businesses in the North Texas region. The North Texas economy and growth of mergers and acquisitions has come back strong in recent years. The awards focused on 38 deals with a total of $45.7 billion for 2013.

Improve Your Construction Project with High Definition Surveying

high definition scanningWhen it comes to commercial and industrial remodeling projects or the expansion of existing infrastructure, it is important to know everything you can about the proposed project – from the ground it sits on to how the new construction will blend with the old. A licensed land surveyor can help you to find out about those issues with high definition surveying and 3D modeling services. The information gained from surveying techniques like these can help to increase a business owner’s confidence in the project, as well as, keep the project on time and on budget.

Why Use 3D Laser Scanning for Construction

High definition scanning gives architects and engineers information that they can use to design projects. This information can help the architects and engineers prepare for emergencies and plan for the future, such as what could happen to a building during a catastrophic flood or earthquake.

The information from the high definition surveying process can then be used to create a 3D model that shows how the project will eventually come together – how it will look and how structurally sound it will be. Additionally, the models can be used in a BIM workspace for extensive projects.

Choosing a land surveying company that provides high definition surveying and 3D modeling can help to speed up a construction project by providing accurate measurements and information about potential hazards that designers can then mitigate. This not only keeps the project on schedule, but also plays a part in keeping the project on budget. Documents created through these scanning services can be transformed into survey documents that help construction crews and engineers to better understand the overall project.

Our experienced team can help you choose the services that will get your project started and keep it moving smoothly. Contact us today to learn more about 3D laser scanning for construction projects, as well as the other services we offer.

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GIS Services for Environmental, Transportation and Civil Development Projects

gis mapping services, gis services, gis mappingGIS mapping services have transformed the way we perform land surveys and have allowed us to better serve a variety of industries. At Landpoint, we rely on the ESRI ArcGIS suite of core software to incorporate GIS data in every one of our projects. After creating a GIS database from tradition surveys and external datasets, we create online maps that can be accessed instantly and easily on any device by our clients, giving them the information they need to plan successful projects.

Advantages of GIS With Landpoint

Expert Analysis

One of the key advantages of GIS with Landpoint is the expert analysis that is provided. The data we collect through our GIS mapping services is carefully analyzed by our team of experts. We look for details that can make the difference between finishing your project on time and on budget or having headaches and hindrances throughout your project. This expert analysis helps our clients make the best decisions throughout the project planning process. This strategic decision making is only possible thanks to GIS mapping services.

The GIS information we provide to our clients in a variety of industries helps them plan the most accurate and cost effective projects. Gaining the insight provided by GIS mapping services upfront lets our clients make great decisions from the preliminary conceptual stages right through to project completion.

A Variety of GIS Mapping Services Offered

Another one of the advantages of GIS with Landpoint is the breath of experience that is brought to every project. Landpoint uses GIS mapping services in every industry – environmental, civil development, oil and gas, industrial, commercial and residential. Some of the many GIS mapping services we offer include ArcGIS server and image server applications, geodatabase design and management, infrastructure management, custom application development, land use and zoning applications, 3D visualization, marketing and demographics research, cartographic services, mobile GIS solutions, site suitability modeling, web-based services, base mapping, real estate and business mapping, statistical analysis, utility management and more.

To learn more about how Landpoint uses GIS mapping services to improve project planning and outcomes, contact us today!

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How GIS Mapping Helps With Energy Project Management

GIS mappingAdvancements in GIS mapping help you make more intelligent decisions when it comes to managing your energy projects. GIS organizes geographic data, processes data from a variety of sources, and integrates that information into a map project. Interactive GIS maps allow users to change the nature of the information, scan the map in any direction and zoom in and out to get a more clear picture of the data. This post examines the different GIS applications and how they benefit construction projects.

Increasing Understanding

GIS mapping is a practical system that brings data together from many sources. This facilitates better communication, breaking down the barriers between organizations and increasing understanding. The technology is becoming easier to use and more multidimensional, with better usability and data management.

Changing the Way We View Energy

There are a number of GIS applications that can improve the ways we deliver and produce energy and enhances the way we view our planet’s resources. Using GIS mapping, we can determine the best locations for wind farms, analyze terrain, create maps of the wind, locate the best power resource areas and visualize transmission lines.

GIS mapping can also be used to track the progress of solar installations, calculate the solar energy potential of building rooftops and present the information in a user-friendly format.

Using GIS mapping means analyzing every facet of the design and building process, tracking, maintaining and visualizing all systems and maintaining an enterprise geo-database throughout a building’s life cycle.

Affordable and Accessible

GIS mapping is a rich resource for information and data, but it does not carry a huge price tag. In fact, existing data from land surveying can easily be integrated into a GIS. Clients can access this information through an intuitive, easy-to-use online map.

GIS Applications Set the Standard

Advancements in GIS mapping have enabled us to manage data submissions from multiple parties. This means that not only do we collect field data, but we also establish standards by which other companies collect and submit data. Our centralized system gives our clients a universal location to access data and maps. It also gives clients peace of mind because they won’t have to worry about the consistency and integrity of data coming from other companies.

GIS mapping has proved to be an evolving, flexible technology capable of adapting as the ecosystem around it changes. The technology has embraced these changes, only becoming more valuable and powerful at each step in this evolution.   These are just some of the reasons why GIS mapping is essential to overall project management and completing land surveying projects successfully. To learn more about our GIS mapping capabilities, contact us today!