JOIN US SEARCH LOCATIONS CONTACT DEA HOME WHO WE ARE WHAT WE DO SOLUTIONS NEWS Surveying and Geomatics Throughout history, land surveyors have played a significant role in the development of the world we know today. The fundamental principles of land surveying have remained essentially the same over time, but the technology employed continues to rapidly advance. Using basic philosophies and applying the newest in technology, DEA has taken an integrated approach to blending the latest tools with past experience. The surveying and geomatics team at DEA is focused on providing effective solutions for our clients. We provide conventional surveys along with a variety of specialty services to many clients in the transportation, water, energy, and land development markets. As value-added services to our clients, we offer in-house 3D high-definition laser scanning (both static and mobile), Building Information Modeling (BIM), Civil Information Modeling (CIM), Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), Geographic Information Services (GIS), and in-house hydrographic survey services. With an extensive team of surveyors in multiple offices, we can typically field 30 to 40 crews on any given day. DEA has a strong core of experienced professionals who know the local agencies and participate in the land surveying community. Using this knowledge, we provide our clients with many benefits when their projects need to navigate the local processes, making us a strong asset to any team. SURVEYING AND GEOMATICS: AREAS OF FOCUS Land surveying is one of our key client services, and we have offered land surveying services since DEA’s founding in 1976. Learn more. To gather information quickly and accurately, DEA utilizes two methods of ground-based laser scanning—static and mobile. Learn more. DEA offers a line of service for delivering quality and accurate underground utility locating and mapping. Learn more. Through the process of CIM/BIM, DEA can capture accurate and detailed existing conditions of a building or infrastructure. Learn more. Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) provide DEA clients with another avenue for getting their projects completed. Learn more. In today’s environment of challenging budget and time demands, detailed status information about infrastructure investments is essential. Learn more. DEA has the capacity and capabilities to provide clients with GIS services that provide more than the typical offerings. Learn more. Without the use of DEA’s 3D technology, the space shuttle moving team would have never realized the true magnitude of the conflicts involved in moving the Space Shuttle through the street of Los Angeles. Client: Cordoba Corporation FEATURED PROJECT Space Shuttle Endeavour Route and Conflict Mapping. The Space Shuttle Endeavour has a new home in the City of Los Angeles, but getting there was no small feat. The shuttle traveled the streets of Los Angeles from Los Angeles International Airport to its final resting place, the California Science Center in Exposition Park. DEA employed 3D mobile laser scanning technology to collect data and identify obstacles along the 15-mile route. Project Details | Surveying and Geomatics Projects | DEA Project Archive KEY CONTACTS Jeff Whitson Surveying and Geomatics Business Leader jsw@deainc.com 503.223.6663 Sean Douthett Puget Sound Market Leader smd@deainc.com 253.922.9780 Duffy Haggarty Mountain West Market Leader ddha@deainc.com 509.327.8697 Bob Vasquez California Market Leader rdv@deainc.com 909.481.5750 Pat Gaylord Oregon Market Leader pmg@deainc.com 503.223.6664 Maria Marzoeki Marketing Manager mlm@deainc.com 909.481.5750 Who We Are History Core Ideology Leadership Stewardship Locations Contact DEA What We Do Energy Land Development Transportation Water and Environment Surveying and Geomatics Marine Services Solutions Alternative Project Delivery Construction Engineering Energy Development Engineering Landscape Architecture Environmental Planning and Compliance Planning Project Management News Awards Rankings Join Us Our People Current Openings Benefits Subconsultants and Vendors David Evans and Associates, Inc., 2100 S. River Parkway, Suite 100, Portland, OR 97201 :: 800.721.1916 Copyright © 1996-2021 David Evans and Associates, Inc. All rights reserved. :: Terms of Use | Privacy Policy